At our last club meeting one of our members displayed on the show-n-tell table a coffee scoop which was composed of two turned parts - bowl and handle - which had been fastened together to create the final piece. I decided to turn a coffee scoop out of a single piece of wood, and picked zebrawood to maximaize the effect of the striking grain. This process requires first turning the handle and the bowl end as a sort of "lollipop" shape (see first photo, on table top). Then you remount the piece "sideways" (in a jam chuck turned for the purpose), so that as the piece turns the handle is flying around and round in the same plane as the scoop-to-be. Then you hollow out the scoop part just as if it were a tiny bowl. The finished scoop measures 5" in total length, and the bowl is 1 1/2" in diameter. It holds approximately one tablespoon. You can find instructions online for turning either the one-piece or the two-piece scoops.
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That zebrawood coffee scoop is a true work of craftsmanship! The choice of zebrawood really makes the grain pop, adding a level of elegance to a simple yet functional piece. Turning it from a single piece must have been a rewarding challenge, especially with the sideways mounting technique—such a creative approach!
If you’re ever looking for more exotic hardwoods for future turning projects, Exotic Wood Zone has a great selection of premium cuts, including zebrawood and many other striking species. Keep up the amazing work! 🔥🪵☕
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