Mesquite Ladle
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I had an extra block of mesquite laying around and so I thought I would try some free handed woodworking.
I am going to make a ladle.
As you might know, mesquite is about two times harder than oak. This might be more challenging than I think.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.30 August 2013 at 3:57 am #17256That is a great project and may be more challenging that you think. Mesquite is one of Paul’s favorite woods and he has probably made numerous ladles with it. He may have a suggestion or two as you progress but you are right about having very sharp tools to do the task. Save the chips for the smoker! Ha
30 August 2013 at 4:35 am #17258You’re not wrong, I have split a limb to make two spoons. Getting a flat surface on each piece has taken a lot of effort. Wonderful shine to the smooth surface though. Your ladle should look “sharp” when its finished. Ha
30 August 2013 at 6:20 pm #17273This is great Mexiquite, it is fun watching that ladle emerge from that piece of scrap wood.
31 August 2013 at 2:05 pm #17289Can’t wait to see how it turns out! I too have been inspired to tackle more and more things out of my comfort zone, with mixed results. But I always keep in mind that as George pointed out in another thread, failure is normal and if I don’t try new things I will never get good at them.
We don’t have mesquite here in Michigan, but we do have hop hornbeam, which by all accounts is one of the hardest of all North American woods, reported to “work like stone”, dulling blades and being very challenging to deal with. I am going to hunt some up to make a mallet…
Taking shape! I’m using a 1/2 Marples gouge and it’s not quite doing the job. So, I went ahead and spent more on the gouge Paul recommends http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/hirsch7straightgouge35mm.aspx
than my whole 6 set of Marples Blue ship chisels, but it should last me a lifetime. It should be worth it.Attachments:
You must be logged in to view attached files.1 September 2013 at 6:51 am #17309“I went ahead and spent more on the gouge Paul recommends”
I think you have probably enjoyed using this tool as much as I have this afternoon. Should have been cleaning up the garage so I could find a place for my new bench. Instead I could not resist using the new toy.
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You must be logged in to view attached files.Thank you. @ken who all constitute “guys”? 🙂 I don’t work with Paul and Phil if that’s whom you’re referring to. I hope to one day, but at the moment I’m in San Antonio Texas trying to build some skills to take another course with Paul and Phil next year some time.
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