The Simple Craft Of Spoon Carving

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[@robertmenchhofer8831]

Craftsmanship at his best. Well maintained tools produce great works.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks 👍

[@simongilchrist3329]

I have been a woodworker and hand tool enthusiast for almost 20 years, and still the precision with which some people handle a hatchet is astonishing to me. I’ve always seen a hatchet as being good for only the crudest of work but clearly this is not the case. Looks like I have a lot of practice ahead of me.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks:)

[@Busyascanbe]

Amazing and beautiful…and really that’s what they did back in the days of old. I like how Dave keeps a good edge on the blades of his tools! Awesome!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you! A good leather strop with polishing compound is invaluable for keeping knives hair popping sharp;)

[@glenduggan8683]

Yes you should start a channel for carving. I’m just starting to carve and love watching different carvers. Please include the types of wood you use and where you source your wood from. Carey on Carving.

[@ambrosiaspen]

Your “salt sprinkle” took me right out of my relaxed state! Glad to see it. You’re Keeping people on their toes! Love it!

[@crystalovesjaia]

Please start a carving channel and have more detailed explanations on what your doing.. for complete newbies to be able to learn 😁

[@Kushmode420]

Sometimes less is more with words. So many ways to interpret each word

[@anythingelseplease123]

Me fats me farmers! @@Kushmode420

[@CelticMairi]

YES, YES, YES! A separate woodcarving channel! Love this!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

🙏❤️

[@bluesideup007]

@@CareyOnVagabond Yes! More spoons!

[@Lilliancooks]

So relaxing to watch. So amazed at how precise you are with the axe! Love the wood grain. Thanks for showing this craft😀👍

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you so much🙏❤️

[@EthanBird]

You're very accurate with the hatchet.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@mikehayes2233]

Yes on a NEW carving channel!! AND YES to a NEW Spoon Carving channel as well!! I hardly any TV!! KZbin gets my attention for the most part!! Nite-Nite!!

[@antruze]

Really enjoyed that video. I’ve been wanting to see more of Dave’s carving skills! Also loved the way you filmed it as well. The timing and angles of the clips really worked well. Nice job guys!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@mortenthenorwegian2875]

Hi guys! I support a separate woodcarving channel. This was both relaxing and educational at the same time. I once got a job at a tactical chair factory because I said I had a fetish for trees (you know me hehe) I seriously need a new hobby, so I like this 100%

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks Morten😁

[@TheLastchild101]

A wooden spoon is something we probably all take forgranted, until we saw just how much work goes into making one. Beautiful work, Dave!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you🙏❤️

[@iamnichol987]

Very awesome!! Love to see the process that goes into Dave's carvings! Yes, would love to see more videos and/or a separate channel. Good videoing also. Great job Careys! 😊🌟✌

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you 🙌😁

[@set921]

I love videos with no narration and just the sound of the work. Very soothing. There's a series on youtube of a man building a log cabin in the woods, no power tools, with just the sounds of the hand tools. Highly recommend!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@MK-zg2yy]

Definitely would like to see another carving channel. Be well & stay safe!

[@dclassb8135]

Love the carving videos! I like it as part of your regular Chanel, It adds great variety

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@MrGm182]

Yes would definitely watch more of these videos, very therapeutic! Amazing skills with the use of that hatchet.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks ☺️

[@Mariteach777]

Nice to see 👀 how Dave creates his spoons.😀 Thanks for sharing.🙏

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you:)

[@ahmettarndadas]

TÜRKİYE 'den selamlar.Ellerinize sağlık çok güzel bir çalışma yaptınız.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Hello to Turkey! Thanks! I have a good friend in Istanbul. Have never been there but would like to visit someday. Cheers!

[@leonahall]

I loved it! Dave made it look easy, but I’m sure it takes a lot of practice.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks! And I manage to keep all my fingers intact!😉😁

[@tincansailor9437]

@@CareyOnVagabond Don't get bloody - cut toward your buddy!

[@TerrieCole-mk5xs]

I too would like a detailed carving site for beginners. Thank you.

[@sons.moon.leather]

As someone who does leathercraft, seeing the wood slicker used to burnish a freshly carved spoon is pretty cool.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks:)

[@barackmycat9448]

That was cool. I could use a lesson on knife sharpening.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks! Sharpening has been more challenging than the carving!😉😁

[@user-rm5xq1bb4t]

I could relax when watching this video, great woodworking,thanks!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you

[@excursiondiversion5720]

Very handsome spoons and craftsman!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

☺️☺️☺️

[@CPRebels21]

Beautiful work. I can say though I would not want to be camping near someone with this campground hobby.

[@susanp.collins7834]

A separate carving channel would be LOVELY!

[@katemiller8113]

I use the little pointed scoop you made every day. I often turn it over to admire the beautiful lines. After watching this, I love it even more.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

So nice to hear this🙏❤️

[@Tony-um2el]

Very nicely done Great Video

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you :)

[@CassiaCandido-vivendoasadoutri]

Good job👏👏👍

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@mosswinkle3015]

I’m totally in for more woodcarving installments. I do a bit myself so it’s always interesting to see how other people work. You’re giving me axe envy. I did pick up a knock-off on Amazon and it was fun putting down an edge. Maybe we’ll see you out there, we have a van too. Happy trails to all 3 of you. Love your content.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks! If you ever see us getting close to where you are let us know!😉

[@mosswinkle3015]

@@CareyOnVagabond We are staying in the northeast this summer: lots of Maine, maybe Nova Scotia. I’ll keep my eyes out for you. Tell Dave I got a Kalthoff axe on order and it’s his fault. 😆

[@CareyOnVagabond]

@@mosswinkle3015 We may be up there this summer too. I am very jealous! Beautiful axes. I follow them on IG; Dave

[@richard1thorne959]

MASTER craftsman my brother job well done Regards Richard 🇿🇦

[@marcywebb7254]

That was really neat. Hubby says he would definitely watch more carving videos. I just like to watch anything you guys are doing, especially Pistol. Thanks & travel safe

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

As far as separate channel question… guess it depends. We wrestle with that question too. But in the end it’s part of who you are and what you show on the road is who you are and how you spend your time doing what most dream to do. So, I’d say keep it in the same channel but create a prominent playlist that is both accessible and searchable.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks:) Maybe we’ll do both🤷‍♂️😁

[@MrDragline33]

Yes i would love to see more of the spoon carvings, and some tips and tricks

[@Carmencita1464]

Wow Dave is so talented and that spoon is perfect 👍🏻.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@anthonyhart2274]

The saw dust sprinkle at the end was a nice touch!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

🙌😁

[@margiewold193]

I will be getting a small starter carving set, thanks to you! Can't wait to start. So yes a channel on wood carving would be great!!!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

The mora knives are fairly inexpensive and work awesome. We have amazon links on our website site and in this videos description! Happy carving!

[@VANTREKKINGlifestyle]

So even though Pistol looked like she thought it was kind of boring I LOVED IT! Great tools, perfect safety and the benefit of fire starters too! And it’s good to see you live by the Abe Lincoln famous statement… sharp tools! What a great hobby for the road. Hope you three are well. See you soon we hope. Owen, Lynn and Maggie

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks guys! We will be in and around Florida all winter so maybe we’ll bump into each other;)

[@dingolab]

Thanks for showing so much of the process in real time! Great video.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks. I hope to do another carving video soon:)

[@matthewtanner9823]

I could watch you carving for hours. Thanks for sharing and Hi from Wales UK

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you! I will do some more. I started a careycarving page on Instagram. I plan on posting some short videos there soon.

[@sandrawillick6944]

Would like to see more carving, your tools and techniques!

[@travelingwithjoe216]

You’re a LOT more sure-handed with that hatchet than I’d be 😳 Loved seeing the final version of the bigger scoop, fantastic work!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks Joe!

[@toddramsay977]

I carve too. Usually realistic fish and caricature cowboys. I have done some spoons too. Very nice job! One tip, Wear a kevlar Carving glove. It looks like a fish cleaning glove. I know I have a permanent 90 degree bend in my forefinger after 3 surgeries trying to straighten it after pushing a knife to the bone when it slipped. Thanks for sharing.

[@edwinmason123]

Very sensible - but the guy looks like he knows what he's doing?

[@toddramsay977]

@@edwinmason123 I know what I am doing too. I have been carving for over 30 yrs. It does take reminders, because you get too comfortable with sharp knives, you forget safety. It is a professional courtesy to remind him. I am sure he appreciates it and does not take offense. Have a great day!

[@edwinmason123]

👍👍@@toddramsay977

[@MsLori62]

This is wonderful!

[@valueforvalue76]

Beautiful work!

[@woodsroamer6175]

No sandpaper. I love it.

[@cherylfranklin1920]

That was great to watch Dave! Thanks for sharing your carving workmanship!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks Cheryl 🙏❤️

[@vk4011]

Love everything about this…thank you!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

🙏❤️

[@CellasChariot]

Good morning and cheers (clinks coffee cups) ;-) Super cool video of Dave in action making his artistic creation! Thank you! Carey on....

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you!

[@markluke8447]

Beautiful work, please do more carving videos.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you:)

[@kirbyshumay3577]

yes please do!!!!

[@ronwiejaczka8635]

OMG Dave, I probably would have lost my fingers in doing that carving. Nice piece of work. Take care.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks Ron:)

[@ronmccarty7537]

Absolutely loved it

[@michellekorn3693]

Loved the video! Beautiful work.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you!🙏❤️

[@aasishnechalee4121]

Superb n didn’t know till bow Salt Bae carves spoon lol

[@CareyOnVagabond]

😂😂😂🙌🙌🙌

[@TravelSmallLiveBig]

So cool Dave! Love the grain / design in the finished spoon! Great job 🥰

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@kimgrant4975]

Beautiful craftsmanship Dave

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you Kim☺️

[@aarondavis156]

Great video, perfect setting very enjoyable thank you!

[@johngibson3952]

Great video thank you! I found it very relaxing.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Glad you liked it!

[@michaeldevlin7565]

Very Cool thanks for sharing, safe travels

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@rogerbrekas8239]

We do enjoy watching your skilled craftsmanship creating wood kitchen utensils and including that in your weekly videos.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks Roger. I will work on a special spoon designed specifically for eating scones😉

[@rogerbrekas8239]

@@CareyOnVagabond yay!👍

[@rogerbrekas8239]

Applesauce blueberry scones in a pie pan. Perfect for one of your spoons.

[@leo-ce3ie]

Thank you for sharing a great video! Your spoon is perfect...😁I recently started wood carving. Your skilled work is very helpful for me to carve a better one.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@pamt6829]

Beautiful spoons.👍

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you☺️

[@jsutherland1043]

Oh my...that is absolutely beautiful! And the oiled wood tones are stunning. Loved the video...held my breath a couple of times as the ax came close to the line but it was perfect.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Even if I screw up with the axe I just change the spoon shape.😉😁

[@chadslagle1662]

Great work. Thanks for sharing.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@johndoody1492]

Wow, beautiful work Dave. I didn’t know carving could finish a piece so nicely. The sharpest tools provide you with a springboard to your imagination. Also I can see that your concentration is like meditation. ☮️

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks John. Yes, sometimes I get lost in time carving:)

[@indianatone218]

Nice job thanks for showing us ,better than spending money traepsing round shops lol . Greetings from Wales UK ,bring your van over lol .ive liked and subd you , good camera work from your better half . Ant

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!👍😁

[@kevnrob1]

Beautiful spoon! What wood is that? As for a separate channel, I like the variety you share on your main channel. Some carving videos would enhance the variety. You'd also be reaching some audience that may otherwise not find your beautiful work. What hatchet and tools are you using?

[@CareyOnVagabond]

It’s apple wood from Oregon. I use a variety of tools, some hand forged but the mora knives and beaver craft listed in the description with amazon links are awesome and inexpensive. I think the beaver craft is my cheapest knife and used the most. The most expensive thing is my hand forged carving axe from the Ukraine made of ball bearing steel. It’s by Woodsmans Finest.

[@Joe.484]

Absolutely stunning

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@nidge2822]

Highly skilled with the axe work ,and perfect bowl shape ,I will get there with practice 😀

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@mkramme]

Wonderful video, yes do more!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@birkasikmutluluk]

Harika iş çıkardınız süperdi 👏🏻👏🏻🤌🏼

[@CareyOnVagabond]

🙌🙌

[@garyalynnwilhelm6976]

Beautiful!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you 🙏❤️

[@thatsmydawg]

Second one has some beautiful grain

[@dansadler2754]

Great work

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dansadler2754]

@@CareyOnVagabond your welcome

[@carvingthecottonwood]

So great to find you... I'm a carver, and I have a second (neglected) channel that used to be called Girl Gone Vagabond! (now Girl Gone to Ground) Nice spoon, nice rig, cute dog... thanks for filming!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

I'll check it out!

[@carolyncolinhogarth8732]

Nice spoons...great job. Loved little pistols bowl of goodies for Thanksgiving. She loves beans like I do. And your snack looked sonyum it made my mouth water....nice. do take care...we love your travels...be careful and we wish you Peace always....Carolyn and Colin Osoyoos B.C.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks guys! 🙏❤️

[@imaginetravelsGD]

Very cool and yes, we would watch more videos like that. I've been thinking about getting back into carving as a hobby to do while traveling that doesn't take up much space myself.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

It’s a great hobby for people who have little space but need a creative outlet like I did;)

[@mnbluesboy]

Just look at those shiny facets on that axe!!! Yer a sick puppy Dave! 😂😂 ~ Jeremy aka Whittlestix.😉

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you😁

[@barrydayton4648]

The carving looks really enjoyable and therapeutic. I used to do some of it myself when I was in the Boy Scouts but I just called it "whittlin'". LOL I did wonder why you didn't spread a tarp so that you could easily catch all of those scraps that I have to think would make great tinder for future campfires!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks;). I used to bag some up but I make way more than I can ever use!🤣

[@anniegogogone1806]

Excellent video, thanks for sharing. I would love to see more of this type of video. Just awesome!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you!

[@Uncle_factors]

Beautifully done

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you!

[@barbarapadgett5538]

That was an amazing video! What a talent!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you so much!🙏

[@melaniecarlisle4771]

Absolutely! I find it very relaxing and satisfying to watch Dave carve beautiful spoons. We have enjoyed our spoons immensely, keeping them oiled with food safe oil such as hemp seed or flax..keep up the great work Dave! Have you thought about doing salad tossing utensils or "spurtles?" (They're good for scraping a bowl or scooping out mayo, peanut butter, etc.) 💕

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks Melanie! I have carved a few spurtles but need to carve more!

[@melaniecarlisle4771]

@@CareyOnVagabond I need to check out your store! 💕 Give Pistol a kiss for me! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

@@melaniecarlisle4771 Will do! I should have some spoons up in a few weeks. We’ll announce before we do;)

[@DebCamPhoto]

I really enjoyed this. Fascinating to see a block of wood crafted into something beautiful. Would like more videos like this whether they are on this channel or a separate one, I will watch. Thanks.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks Deb!

[@timsmith7625]

Very nice! Travel safe!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@jamescodling8641]

Love it. Would add to the video if you talked through a few of the steps You're taking. Thanks...very enjoyable

[@doramather4729]

Wow, I enjoyed your carving video, you are a very talented man.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks!

[@solarsail56]

Fascinating! The videography and editing are superb! You don’t charge enough for your spoons. The precision with super sharp tools is amazing. I love the variety on this channel - no need for another.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you Joe. I really appreciate that!

[@philiptarnaski1667]

Nice spoon and only too 8 minutes wow 👍 you all have to do a meet up on wood working 101.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thanks and happy thanksgiving!

[@rustymcycle]

GREAT. Previous comments are my own... bummer, wish to provide comments/observations ... but others already did so. Am a beginner and watch lots of videos. Saw your leather chest pad, hand position, tools (most I've purchased from Ukraine and some on Amz. Looking forward to our camping trips with tools. 😃 Ennjoyed your sharing, and I learned while I watched. thanks much r

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@briancleanwaters3743]

Terribly impressive skill set you have developed 🥇🎨 🎯

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you ☺️

[@EricOsaer]

I really appreciate this video because I've been trying to figure out how to make Wooden Spoons without any tools and everybody makes it look really really difficult but this video tutorial was actually pretty easy I think I'm going to give it a shot for myself

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Glad it helped. Reach out if you need any tips. So much little things. Tools, sharpening, wood, etc. check out my Instagram @careycarving. The only reason i started Instagram was to learn from other carvers there. So much info there.

[@EricOsaer]

@@CareyOnVagabond thank you so much I appreciate this

[@fxpestoperator5527]

This is spoon carving at it's finest!!!!! I loved the way you just get right after it! Most videos take forever and talk way too much!!!!! Awesome!!!!

[@rtoadontheroad]

Yes on the wood carving channel

[@deborahsoffes7402]

Wonderful!!

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you ❤️

[@greygooseadventures5212]

Dave, you got me started carving spoons as you know. My wife wants me to keep them I sanded as you do, but I can’t help myself. I just did a dish out of sugar maple and the finish was like glass. YES start a channel, as I am a big fan of yours. I split a piece of maple and did a spoon (I called it a spoonchala). Spoon and spatula. And the serving dish. You keep me inspired. David and Juanita aka Grey Goose Adventures… btw, we live a mile south of Marineland near Flagler Beach.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Some wood is just meant to be sanded;) I’ve sanded some Mesquite and it is amazing and won’t fuzz up when wet like others will when sanded. We know Flagler beach well. We’ll be in Florida quite a bit this winter so maybe we’ll see you around!;)

[@greygooseadventures5212]

@@CareyOnVagabond we can do dinner one night we would love to meet you guys in person. I want to see some of your finished spoons

[@deanoboland]

Outstanding

[@nomansvan827]

Nice. Enjoyed watching the process. Great it is a craft that can go with you. Beautiful. I’d watch a carving channel. The work table is great also.

[@CareyOnVagabond]

Thank you:)