salad fork pattern

[Terry Achey]

disclaimer - I did not turn this on the lathe ;). The forks were included on a previous photo posting and, as requested, I'm posting the pattern for others to use.

Choose a hardwood of choice (I used cherry) and trace the pattern on an appropriate sized block of wood. Carefully cutout the forms using a bandsaw. I used a 1/2" forstner bit to cut out radius at the bottom of the fingers prior to bandsawing the finger openings.

If availble, the best way to sand is an oscillating spindle sander with a 1/4" to 1/2" spindle for the fingers, and a larger spindle for the body. You could also use a drum sander on the drill press or simply hand sand the entire piece.

Finish with your favorite process. I used several coats of General's Salad Bowl finish for its durability.

- no need to be super accurate on any of the dimensions.
- grain must be in the direction of the fingers.

enjoy,
Terry

[Paul Douglass]

Thanks for posting this. I like them and have saved it for future reference.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Terry thanks for posting. It is appreciated.

[John Keeton]

Thanks, Terry!! Looks like one could get these from full 4/4 stock.

[Dennis Ford]

Thanks, I am going to make some of these.

[David Hullum]

Yes thanks so much for posting these the wifey has wanted some. :D

[Allen Neighbors]

Thanks, Terry.

[Mark Burge]

Hey, thanks for sharing. I have saved them in my I Can Make That folder :)

[Mark Hubl]

Thanks for posting your plans Terry. My parents had a salad bowl set with a set of short forks similar to yours. Now with your plans, I think I will make a pair. Thanks again.

[David E Keller]

Thanks for posting.

BTW, isn't that technically a shrimp fork since it only has three tines?:D:rolleyes:

[George Morris]

Thanks Terry! Great idea! G