How To Carve A Spoon - Richard Roberts (R2 Wood)

[@Zedoutdoors]

Click here to Download Richards FREE Spoon Template - www.r2wood.co.uk/spoon-template Richards 'How to carve a Butter Spreader' video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/nmnGYolsd8uie5o Richards 'How to carve a Salt Bowl' video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKO9Z3elf7N0r5Y

[@talkin-ape]

Lovely..lol Thanks so much Zed, that was a fun day. Hope this helps or inspires folks out out there, like Zed's earlier videos did for me. Full Circle!

[@patrickgatons]

Thanks for all the tips and careful explanation of your process. Going to have to rethink my stump design. Love the raised shelf and different nooks for stabilizing the work. Zed, as usual, wonderful camera work showing the careful axe and knife techniques. Very inspiring video, blessings to you both!

[@swervituredesigns952]

Never seen anyone do side cuts with the axe so safely and across the big removal stage. Changing the shape of my block later today to simulate yours.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Once again Richard it was awesome hanging out and filming your process so that it may inspire and help others ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thank you @@patrickgatons & ​ @Swerviture Designs , have fun with the axe block experiments. Make them fit you and the items you'll be chopping. Mine is about 5 years old now and the nooks etc are well worn by countless axe blows. It took a little time to get used to when newly made and a good few months for edges to wear and become more comfy in use.

[@brianwhitelaw7483]

The best video of its nature online. Well done

[@txlaflash]

Great video Zed! Enjoyed watching this lefty craftsman work!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for your kind words my friend ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

R2 Wood here... Thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed.

[@talkin-ape]

Just incase anyone is interested: after we shot the video I remembered the wood I was using was Horse Chestnut, the good ole Conker Tree. It came from a huge wind fallen limb just outside the Garden's walls.

[@jrreed6992]

Richard, being a lefty which bevel grind did you get for your ax.

[@talkin-ape]

@@jrreed6992 I use the centre grind variant, which is the most versatile and best for spoons. I do have another Gransfors Large Carver, which was labelled as Left Handed. It is flat on the wood side, huge bevel on the other. Great for creating flat surfaces or convex like the underside of a bowl, but won't do concave, which helps with the sides of spoon handles.

[@jrreed6992]

@@talkin-ape Thank you

[@Zedoutdoors]

Awesome, thanks for the clarification Rich ~Peace~

[@lukehall3914]

Thanks to both of you for your time and talents. As always Zed you are my favorite KZbin creator.

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind Luke and as always I sincerely appreciate your support & kind words my man ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

You're very welcome Luke.

[@anonym8875]

Yay you‘re back😀

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hey hey! :) ~Peace~

[@vicegrips188]

Robert is looking very well

[@Zedoutdoors]

He was doing great when I was with him thankfully ~Peace~

[@Dadbro_]

I just wanted you to know that both of my sons (5 & 8) still refer to you as “uncle Zed” every time we watch your videos! I hope you are well my friend.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Warms my heart to hear that Joshua, please pass my regards on to them both and stay blessed my friend ~Peace~

[@warmpuppy]

Thanks for the new video, Richard is a natual in front of camera talking about his processes.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Indeed Richard was absolutely ace when filming and came across really well. Sincerely appreciate your kind words and for watching! ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thank you Linus. I'm glad it came across that way, as I had a few nerves, but realxed as we progressed.

[@pecopecof8074]

Thank you very much for this spoon video! My perfect evening, wisky, Zed and spoon video. You are precious Zed!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sounds an amazing evening, enjoy and thank you! ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thanks Peco, enjoy the viewing and the brew!

[@NickGoldsmith776]

Such a therapeutic process 😊

[@Zedoutdoors]

Amen t that brother Nick, amen ~Peace~

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Spooning with Richard!😉 You've been missed.✌🏽

[@Zedoutdoors]

Lord ElFlaco i've missed you too! ~Peace~

[@Dug_Out]

Oooh goody. Just bought a whittling kit

[@Zedoutdoors]

Oh nice! happy carving my friend ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Have fun!

[@100BearPaw]

Excellent job explaining/teaching your process. I learned a lot.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate you watching and for the kind words, thank you ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thank you for saying, and glad to have helped. Enjoy your carving!

[@Dcypha77]

Great showcase, a master class in spoon carving.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Appreciate you watching and for the kind words Mikey ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thank you very much Mikey

[@erinikeuchi6447]

Haven’t seen your videos for a while and I am so happy to see new carving videos. Alpha from kona Hawaii.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Aloha my friend! ~Peace~

[@createlovehappy]

great video Zed and Richard. Thank you both. Can't wait to visit the UK and see some of this up close. Keep them coming Zed. love the long videos.

[@talkin-ape]

Thank you Create Love Happy ✌👍

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly brother and hope all is well with you and family across the pond ~Peace~

[@paulhanley5811]

I'm having a go , deffo

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thats awesome to hear Paul! Best of luck and do let us now how you get on ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Great to hear! Hope the vid helps and you have fun.

[@rogeriobandeira7400]

Nice to see your videos again.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly my friend ~Peace~

[@swervituredesigns952]

Another in an important workshop series for spoonies. I get at least one new adaptation per episode. In this one, learned there’s more than a cosmetic reason to avoid and eliminate pith section. That wisdom WILL accentuate every spoon I make from now on. A new way to contain effects of drying!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words and am happy to hear you gained new insights from this video ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thanks, that's great to hear, have fun on your carving journey!

[@bigcountryscrapper6885]

Great video

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind thank you ~Peace~

[@dallasmandy]

This is so wonderful. Thank you

[@Zedoutdoors]

You are very kind thank you ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

It was a pleasure, glad you enjoyed. 🙂✌👍

[@LordDragor]

Yet another great video, Zed. Thanks a lot for the effort, filming Richard's spoons. I have been a long time follower of him.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Thank you kindly and indeed it was great to finally have the opportunity to film him ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thanks Håkon, it's really nice to hear you enjoyed the vid and my work.

[@robertdenson488]

wow! your rough spoons look better than my finished spoons

[@Zedoutdoors]

lol it all comes with practise Robert :) ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thanks Robert, I used to say the same about mine. Over time you'll get there, and someone will say the same to you.

[@aaronwarner2762]

Have watched so many of your videos. No idea why I HAD NEVER SUBSCRIBED BEFORE!!!! Obviously a lack of intelligence.... again. Zed, thank you so much for preserving the heritage of your nation across the pond. I wonder how many years this tutorial will be in existence and how many folks will be inspired to attempt to carve a spoon.... I have only made three or four spoons, all equally horrible. But, they all stir stuff just fine and bring food to the mouth. What a great way to get into green wood working?! Keep up the wonderful content!!!

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Aaron, I sincerely appreciate your kind wrds and for subscribing, I really mean that. Huge congrats for beginning your journey into this wonderful craft and am chuffed to hear these videos are helping in some way. Have an awesome 2023 and happy carving my friend ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thanks Aaron, my first few spoons were a bit lacking... so keep at it!

[@stirwoodcraft]

Thanks for this Richard and Zed, I needed to see some carving, whilst my arm is recovering. And now I have few new techniques to look at with the scorp too, as your hollowing process is very different from mine. Much love 💛

[@Zedoutdoors]

Sincerely appreciate your kind words Sean and no matter how many of these videos I film, i'm always amazed as to the variations of techniques. Hope you heal well and look forward to focusing the lens on you in the new year ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

You're welcome Sean, sorry to hear about your arm, hope it's back in action soon. I'd be interested to know if the techniques work for you, as we all do things so differently. I'd say mine came from a merging of Lee Stoffer techniques mixed with the type cuts we do on kuksas and bowls which some I'm sure I picked up from Alex Yerks, and probably others.

[@stirwoodcraft]

@@talkin-ape most of my initial techniques came from before any spoon videos were on KZbin, using a right handed knife in my left hand, without realising it was wrong. 🤣 So had to translate to using my right hand when teaching.

[@stirwoodcraft]

@@Zedoutdoors thanks dude 💛

[@joshwalker5605]

Yessss new zed outdoors!

[@Zedoutdoors]

The man himself Mr Walker! ~Peace~

[@benjamenplus10]

Awesome to see the both of you finally sitting down and doing this video - I know it's been talked about for quite some time and it was every bit as good as I thought it would be !! Richard is such a talented maker and constantly exploring design, technique and finish. I have a good handful of his spoons and can attest that as well as being beautifully functional they are works of art to behold. When will the next two videos be up ?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hey Lisa I sincerely appreciate your kind words and indeed Richard was a delight to film, next two videos will be out this week me lady ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thank you very much :) you're making me blush lol

[@pablodelfin9181]

Imagine if Zed reach out with Robin Wood, to film the process of making a set of nested bowls 😍😍🤯

[@Zedoutdoors]

Robin is a very talented maker and I would luv to film him one day ~Peace~

[@pablodelfin9181]

@@Zedoutdoors It would be awesome Zed, i keep strogulin on nesting jeje. I really enjoy the long duration of your video it really focus on every detail, thank you a lot!

[@user-yp7ke9sk8b]

Hey Zed, I am trying to locate a spoon or bowl tool. I have the hook knives and I have made some great crooked knives but I am looking for 1 that is complete so both ends are attached at the handle sort of like what the outside of a light bulb looks like. Sorry to bother you and keep those videos going...Thank you in advance

[@Zedoutdoors]

The tool you are after is called a Scorp and i'd recommend Lee Stoffer for that - stoffercraft.com/

[@PrimitiveFuturologist_YTC]

Where’s the link to the Swedish linseed oil?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Theres a link to a tools page under the video that takles you to a page on Richards website, i'll ask him to put a link to the Swedish oil on there for you ~Peace~

[@leafcutter5658]

MrZ, whens the next camp out?

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hoping to get back into the woods as of next month dude, just been a crazy year thus far ~Peace~

[@lindabond6482]

zeb, how does one make that chest protector that Mr Roberts was using.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hi Linda, the technical name for the is 'Bodgers bib' or 'Spoon bib' and all being well i'll be doing a video on how to make one of those in a future video :) ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

It's relatively simple and can be done with just one thick piece of leather, or other non animal material. Mine has a hidden feature that improves it slightly, but isn't necessary.

[@B-leafer]

I noticed there seems to be somewhat of a fascination with using beechwood for carving spoons. Is that due to a large population of beechwood trees over there, or because it is relatively soft wood, easy to carve? I apologize for my ignorance. I appreciate your explicit teaching. It's really good.

[@rubenv3026]

I'm not sure but it's definitely not because it's soft or easy to carve. It's quite hard. It's very pretty wood though

[@Zedoutdoors]

Beechwood is just one of many woods that are popular to carve here and as mentioned by Ruben it is a little on the harder side when carving. Reason why it's so popular amongst green woodworkers is because it gives a really nice finish once carved ~Peace~

[@B-leafer]

@@Zedoutdoors wow! I didn't mean popular necessarily just on your channel, but all over the place. It just seems very popular. Ok. That makes alot of sense. Ty so much! Peace.

[@talkin-ape]

I do love Beech, it gets very tough when dry, so best if you ever get any to carve it fresh. The piece in the vid turned out to be Horse Chestnut. I initially thought it was Beech due to the bark, but once split it was way too soft and pure white, with none of Beech's characteristic flecks amongst the grain.

[@B-leafer]

Unfortunate about the mansion. Lovely collection of hand carved spoons and such, anyone of which I would love to own (or carve lol).

[@Zedoutdoors]

Yes it's fascinating to learn more about the location and the history surrounding it ~Peace~

[@talkin-ape]

Thanks Jim, and yes a real shame, but at least we still have the Walled Garden, due to it's wonderful volunteers led by the amazing horticulturist Lois.

[@underoakhobbies858]

What are the spoons, bowls and the Mora painted with?

[@talkin-ape]

I use artists Acrylic paints. Milk Paints are also great too.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Hoping to do some videos on painting in the new year ~Peace~

[@MrOldclunker]

Maybe I missed the type of wood he was using but I hope it wasn't Tree of Heaven.

[@talkin-ape]

I never actually said... At first due to look of the bark I thought it was Beech, but after we shot the video I remembered the wood I was using was Horse Chestnut, the good ole Conker Tree. It came from a huge wind fallen limb just outside the Garden's walls.

[@Zedoutdoors]

Richards answered dude ~Peace~