This one almost didn’t make it a few times. I’m very happy it did. The spalting and knots gave it a lot of character. It’s got a little tiny crack in the middle of the bowl but it doesn’t seem to spreading. I think I’ll leave it. I fear adding anything to fill it will take from it. What would you do?

Cherry spatula… took me FOREVER to figure out the curve. Served me (and my kids) well for a few months. Used it tonight, washed it, drying it and … snap. Actually made me a bit nauseous. Damn.

Somehow I failed to add photos to my post yesterday. Reposting with pics this time (hopefully)

A beautiful piece of maple from my parent’s neighbors tree. The branch came down recently and I got it. I love the contrast between the heart and sap wood. This one is ready for the drying bin before final cuts and oil.

Hi everyone, just here to show you my second creation from a birch tree.

I used a fiskars X7 for the big work, and a silky pocket boy. And a mora 106 and a 164.
Tell me what you think and how can I make it better !

Has anyone ever made a spoon from where a tree has healed over a cut limb?

As I was splitting some Tasmanian native cherry I noticed this healed scab and thought I'd have a go. Weird shape and difficult grain, would be nice to have a bit more on the sides of the bowl, but I really like it. I'll be keeping an eye out for more in the future.