Looking to add a touch of craftsmanship to your kitchen? Ryan Willoughby from The Will To Make has created a beautiful spoon rest project that combines functionality with woodworking skills. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process of making your own spoon rest.
Materials Needed
- Maple board
- Wood glue (Titebond recommended)
- Sandpaper (220 grit recommended)
- Butcher block finish
Tools Required
- Miter saw
- Bandsaw
- Dremel tool
- Clamps
- File
Step 1: Prepare the Wood
The project begins with a board of maple. Ryan used the plastic case of his sandpaper to trace the outline of the spoon rest. This shape was traced out twice for cutting.
Step 2: Cutting the Shape
Using a miter saw, Ryan cut the traced shapes to make them more manageable. The pieces were then moved to the bandsaw for further cutting.
Step 3: Creating the Inner Cutout
For one of the pieces, Ryan needed to cut out the middle, leaving only the outer frame. This was done on the bandsaw as well.
Step 4: Refining the Shape
After the initial cuts, the next step involved refining the shape with hand sanding and a file to ensure smooth edges.
Step 5: Gluing the Pieces Together
Once the pieces were shaped, Ryan glued the top piece to the bottom piece and clamped them together to dry.
Step 6: Sanding for Flushness
After the glue dried, he removed the clamps and sanded the outside to make the two pieces flush with each other.
Step 7: Carving the Groove
Next, Ryan marked out a groove along the outside of the spoon rest to catch any liquids that might run off the spoon. He carved this groove using a Dremel tool.
Step 8: Final Refinements
Using the Dremel with a sanding attachment, he refined the overall shape of the spoon rest before giving it a final sanding up to 220 grit.
Step 9: Applying the Finish
The last step was to apply several coats of butcher block finish. Ryan applied it heavily, allowed it to sit for a while, and then wiped off the excess.
Conclusion
And with that, the spoon rest project was complete! Ryan expressed his satisfaction with the final product, highlighting its quality and functionality.