This Too Was a Trip

[Andy Hoyt]

Okay, Carole - As promised, I did a wee bit o' pre-breathing today which allowed me to produce this thing. I had a chunk of Eastern White Cedar left over from a fence project that was roughly 2 x 4 x 9. No thought was given to form, just make shavings from an off center set up.

And this is what I ended up with. Turned it between offset centers to shape handle and exterior of "bowl" end; and then stuck the thing in the vac chuck to scoop out the bowl. No other tools used. Plus a bit of sanding by hand.

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And while I'm here, been busy making a few more of these things too. Took your advice - they all began life as "I want to be just like the one on the right". Some succeeded, some did not.

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I'll take some "real" photos later but wanted to share with ya'll now.

Happy Turkey Day everyone.

[John Hart]

Wow Andy! Very cool. Now I want to make ladles!! sheesh this place is dangerous!:D

Love the ornaments too. You look like you've been a busy boy!

[John Nicholas]

I like the scoop. I've been thinking about one for the coffee supply. I always loose count of spoonfuls.

Thanks for an idea.

John :)

[Carole Valentine]

Cool Andy! That scoop must have been lethal! LOL You did all that just today? Holy cow, I AM slow! The only thing I did today was part the bottom out a little walnut hollow form! LOL

[Andy Hoyt]

Cool Andy! That scoop must have been lethal! LOL You did all that just today? Holy cow, I AM slow! The only thing I did today was part the bottom out a little walnut hollow form! LOL

God no! Did the scoop thing today and it took about 20 minutes. Those ornaments took the better part of a week - off and on - and finished them late last night.

[Chris Barton]

I really like the scoop Andy! It looks like some I have seen Richard Raffin make! Oh, and those good looking ornaments are starting to multiply, if you keep them that close together it will probably keep happening...:)

[Ernie Nyvall]

Good job Andy. The scoop is cool. I like the form on the ornaments.

Ernie

[Bob Noles]

Andy....

I REALLY like that scoop. That looks like a keen project and such a warm addition to the home as well.

Thanks for sharing.

[Bill Stevener]

Hay Andy, quite an impressive little scoop. I have toyed with the offset turning some, just things from the twilight zone. I showed your scoop to Gerri and mentioned that I must try one. She said, and whats the hold-up!!!! Now if I only had another 3 or 4 lathes :D.

Bill.>>>>>>>>>:)