Paul Sellers makes a spoon

[Corneel]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=krAIHRCx9R0

Not everyone likes Sellers. And sometimes I also feel he uses too much hyperbole. But in his videos he usually comes over very relaxed, knowledgable and he uses his tools in a very craftsman like manner. i like this video. I've never made a spoon before, but this looks like fun.

 

[Racers]

Spoon making is fun, I have made a few my self.
Starting with green wood and an axe is more fun.

That one looks like it could be used to fend off attackers ;-)

Pete

 

[Graham Orm]

I have to say he's OK because he's from Stockport.....whatever you think of his approach and 'hyperbowl' you have to admire his experience and ability with hand tools. Having watched that I now need to check all my hammers and mallets for their COP (centre of percussion).

 

[Jacob]

e's good innee!
Brilliant exercise in working to a line and dealing with grain.
I really like his ruthless practicality and the way he makes things seem possible with ordinary tools. Gouge a bit posh but any gouge would do.

 

[nev]

I think his Pink Panther video was a lot better!

 

[MIGNAL]

He makes it all seem 'accessible'. That's his great master stroke. Sadly that aspect is missed (and dismissed) by the haughty 'artsy' woodworking brigade.

 

[Jacob]

I have to say he's OK because he's from Stockport.....whatever you think of his approach and 'hyperbowl' you have to admire his experience and ability with hand tools. Having watched that I now need to check all my hammers and mallets for their COP (centre of percussion).

Yes what was that hammer? I think I want one now!

PS is this the same thing? http://www.axminster.co.uk/hultafors-c3 ... rod923258/

 

[Cottonwood]

I made lots (100's) of hand carved spoons since about 6 or 7 years ago, using the greenwoodworking "holy grail" tools of axe/knife/hook knife. Just as with cabinet making, greenwoodworking has its own acquired set of prejudices and unwritten rules :?: , most notably-wood must be riven, use NO sandpaper, tooled only finish etc, so it is refreshing and challenging to watch how someone not immersed in that particular area does the same task of carving out spoon forms with joiners tools.

 

[Jacob]

I made lots (100's) of hand carved spoons since about 6 or 7 years ago, using the greenwoodworking "holy grail" tools of axe/knife/hook knife. Just as with cabinet making, greenwoodworking has its own acquired set of prejudices and unwritten rules :?: , most notably-wood must be riven, use NO sandpaper, tooled only finish etc, so it is refreshing and challenging to watch how someone not immersed in that particular area does the same task of carving out spoon forms with joiners tools.

Actually he does make the point that he's doing it in a workshop and it'd be different out in the woods without a bench + vice.

 

[Jacob]

I have to say he's OK because he's from Stockport.....whatever you think of his approach and 'hyperbowl' you have to admire his experience and ability with hand tools. Having watched that I now need to check all my hammers and mallets for their COP (centre of percussion).

Yes what was that hammer? I think I want one now!

PS is this the same thing? http://www.axminster.co.uk/hultafors-c3 ... rod923258/

http://paulsellers.com/2012/10/buying-g ... l-hammers/

 

[CaptainBarnacles]

I really quite like Paul Sellers but the first time I saw one of his videos I thought he was a new Peter Kay character and he was going to start losing limbs or worse!

 

[Reggie]

I have to say he's OK because he's from Stockport.....whatever you think of his approach and 'hyperbowl' you have to admire his experience and ability with hand tools. Having watched that I now need to check all my hammers and mallets for their COP (centre of percussion).

Yes what was that hammer? I think I want one now!

PS is this the same thing? http://www.axminster.co.uk/hultafors-c3 ... rod923258/

He uses a thor(ex) 710 or 712 hammer, they have changable faces so you can have softer/harder faces depending on materials, they come in different weights as well as a dead blow shot filled type as well, they also do leather/copper heads as well, I may get one in the future.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thor-710-Nylo ... 2ebaad8653

 

[custard]

I made lots (100's) of hand carved spoons since about 6 or 7 years ago, using the greenwoodworking "holy grail" tools of axe/knife/hook knife. Just as with cabinet making, greenwoodworking has its own acquired set of prejudices and unwritten rules :?: , most notably-wood must be riven, use NO sandpaper, tooled only finish etc, so it is refreshing and challenging to watch how someone not immersed in that particular area does the same task of carving out spoon forms with joiners tools.

I bought a spoon over the net once from one of the most eminent names in British green woodworking. It was rubbish. Rough as a bear's backside with a knot in the bowl.

 

[custard]

the first time I saw one of his videos I thought he was a new Peter Kay character

 

[MIGNAL]

I made lots (100's) of hand carved spoons since about 6 or 7 years ago, using the greenwoodworking "holy grail" tools of axe/knife/hook knife. Just as with cabinet making, greenwoodworking has its own acquired set of prejudices and unwritten rules :?: , most notably-wood must be riven, use NO sandpaper, tooled only finish etc, so it is refreshing and challenging to watch how someone not immersed in that particular area does the same task of carving out spoon forms with joiners tools.

I bought a spoon over the net once from one of the most eminent names in British green woodworking. It was rubbish. Rough as a bear's backside with a knot in the bowl.

Not to worry. So were Krenov's 'bandsaw finished' Planes. Rough as they come. Didn't stop some very experienced woodworkers buying them.

 

[custard]

I made lots (100's) of hand carved spoons since about 6 or 7 years ago, using the greenwoodworking "holy grail" tools of axe/knife/hook knife. Just as with cabinet making, greenwoodworking has its own acquired set of prejudices and unwritten rules :?: , most notably-wood must be riven, use NO sandpaper, tooled only finish etc, so it is refreshing and challenging to watch how someone not immersed in that particular area does the same task of carving out spoon forms with joiners tools.

I bought a spoon over the net once from one of the most eminent names in British green woodworking. It was rubbish. Rough as a bear's backside with a knot in the bowl.

Not to worry. So were Krenov's 'bandsaw finished' Planes. Rough as they come. Didn't stop some very experienced woodworkers buying them.

More fool them if they had knots in! The knot in this spoon would have fallen out in short order, and the spoon would have then become a mini colander.

 

[Cottonwood]

I made lots (100's) of hand carved spoons since about 6 or 7 years ago, using the greenwoodworking "holy grail" tools of axe/knife/hook knife. Just as with cabinet making, greenwoodworking has its own acquired set of prejudices and unwritten rules :?: , most notably-wood must be riven, use NO sandpaper, tooled only finish etc, so it is refreshing and challenging to watch how someone not immersed in that particular area does the same task of carving out spoon forms with joiners tools.

I bought a spoon over the net once from one of the most eminent names in British green woodworking. It was rubbish. Rough as a bear's backside with a knot in the bowl.

Well, just in case your wondering, it wouldnt be one of mine, I never sold any on line-and I dont live in Derbyshire? either. Who was the maker, just out of interest?
You should of sent it back and asked for a refund, and explained exactly why you werent happy with it, thats what I would of done

 

[Phil Pascoe]

"I bought a spoon once over the net"...? ...why? :lol:

 

[custard]

I made lots (100's) of hand carved spoons since about 6 or 7 years ago, using the greenwoodworking "holy grail" tools of axe/knife/hook knife. Just as with cabinet making, greenwoodworking has its own acquired set of prejudices and unwritten rules :?: , most notably-wood must be riven, use NO sandpaper, tooled only finish etc, so it is refreshing and challenging to watch how someone not immersed in that particular area does the same task of carving out spoon forms with joiners tools.

I bought a spoon over the net once from one of the most eminent names in British green woodworking. It was rubbish. Rough as a bear's backside with a knot in the bowl.

Well, just in case your wondering, it wouldnt be one of mine, I never sold any on line-and I dont live in Derbyshire? either. Who was the maker, just out of interest?
You should of sent it back and asked for a refund, and explained exactly why you werent happy with it, thats what I would of done

And that's exactly what I did too, and in fairness he made a refund immediately so I see no reason for naming and shaming.

 

[custard]

"I bought a spoon once over the net"...? ...why? :lol:

Why not?