Nicole’s Wooden Spatula

Video - August 15, 2017

Nicole’s favorite wooden spatula recently decided it had enough. The spoon was a layup from multiple pieces and featured two glue joints. With repeated exposure to moisture and heat, the joints eventually opened up. While the spatula is repairable, we decided we’d try to make something as a fun collaborative project. Nicole turned the handle and I carved the spatula. We pretty much winged the entire project and used the old spatula as a model for the new one, so there are no official plans available for this. We hope you enjoy!

Here are a few links to products shown in the episode:

Makita Die Grinder
Ball Nose Burr
Powermatic 3520B Lathe
Narex Rasp (not the exact rasp I used but it’s a reasonably-priced substitute)
Tried & True Varnish Oil

Discussion

Ken Erickson August 18, 2017 12:54 pm

My mom’s wooden spatulas usually failed while being used a swat my bottom. :-)

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R. Korban August 20, 2017 8:25 am

Nice job. great team work….. How about Black walnut for Kitchen Utensils?

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- Marc Spagnuolo August 21, 2017 9:00 am
  
  Not sure about walnut. It has a lot of little pore pockets which could be places to harbor bacteria. But, that’s only my theoretical best guess. Also, people have nut allergies. I don’t know that the lumber itself will cause a reaction, but it’s something to think about.
  
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  - Samuel September 8, 2017 8:11 am
    
    I was wondering if finishing with mineral oil would be just as effective as linseed?
    
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    - Marc Spagnuolo September 8, 2017 9:00 am
      
      Depends on what you’re going for. Mineral oil never cures. So the wood tends to have a slightly greasy feel. Linseed oil does cure and in my opinion offers a little more protection.

Nicole’s Wooden Spatula

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