Foredom Series SR - Manual (Page 9)

1 Experiment with drawing your own pattern,
folding the paper helps to achieve symmetry. Cut
the rough spoon shape with a coping saw or
scroll or band saw. Sketch the location of the
bowl and the handle of the spoon using a black
felt pen or #2 soft lead pencil. A curved handle is
more pleasing to the eye than a straight handle.
However, either will work and be functional. 2 Use a blue smooth top cylinder Typhoon ® bur
to remove wood from the top of the handle and
above the bowl of the spoon. Next, sketch the
general shape of the bowl. It is best to keep the
wood under the bottom handle for extra strength
in the handle until the bowl is carved.
Carving a Spoon
If you are a beginner, or moving from hand to power carving, this is a good starting project. Any small
block of basswood, tupelo or any other non-toxic hardwood will work, and you can expect to complete the
carving within an afternoon’s time. Use specially formulated “salad bowl finish” or “butcher block oil” to
finish the spoons for use in the kitchen. Consider carving multiples of the spoon for a complete set.
Remember to wear safety glasses and use a dust collection system, respirator or face mask to prevent the
inhalation of dust particles. Typhoon
® burs can cut very aggressively and until you are accustomed to using
them wearing a leather glove or using a vise to firmly hold the wood is advised.
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Suggested Supplies
Piece of hardwood such as basswood, maple,
butternut, or birch sized to fit the dimension of your
spoon–approximately 6″ – 12″ long x 2″ – 4″ wide x
2″ – 3″deep (for bowl)
Coping Saw or Scroll Saw
Pencil
Sandpaper in 100, 150 and 200 grits– cloth backed
paper is recommended
000 Steel Wool Pad
Optional Items: Non-toxic finishes such as salad bowl
or butcher block oil. Cooking oil may also be used but
do not apply more than one coat since a build-up of
cooking oil can turn rancid.
Rotary Accessory Shaft Dia. Part No.
Typhoon ® Carbide Burs:
Smooth Top Cylinder (fine) 1/4″ KB14533
Ball Nose (coarse) 1/4″ KB14716 or
KB14712
CeramCut Blue ® Stones:
Ball Nose (coarse) 1/8″ CK8300 or
Ball Nose (coarse) 3/32″ CK300
Inverted Cone (fine) 1/8″ CK8322 or
Inverted Cone (fine) 3/32″ CK322
Split Sanding Mandrel 1/8″ M26 or
Split Sanding Mandrel 3/32″ M23
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