kitchen utensils

[PerranOak]

The wife, She Who Must Be Obeyed, had the idea that I could make some wooden spatulas for cooking (you know, for stir-frying and that!).

She has a couple but they're a bit cracked.

I quite fancy the challenge.

However, what wood should I make them from? The current ones look like a hardwood and are quite pale - although that could be from the continual dishwasher runs!

Cheers.

 

[motownmartin]

However, what wood should I make them from? The current ones look like a hardwood and are quite pale - although that could be from the continual dishwasher runs!

Cheers.

I think these items are usually made of Beech

 

[tulsk]

Beech or Sycamore will not taint food and are probably the most readily available.
Cheers John

 

[Racers]

Hi,

I made one from beech, its a couple of years old now and lasting well, it goes in the dishwasher and come out fine.


Pete

 

[p111dom]

Traditionally Sycamore as it has no taste and has no poisoness content. Just don't use Yew.

 

[PowerTool]

I've made them from beech before,regular use,no problems.
As said,beech and sycamore are most common - they are both close-grained,and do not impart colour or taste.

Andrew

 

[PerranOak]

Great, ta.

I'll give it a go!