Spatula

[Gordon]

So my nephew asked if I could make him a wooden spatula. I have some Ash wood from a tree that I used for a couple bowls. Do you think Ash be ok? I also plan on using tried and true danish oil for the finish. I’ve never attempted kitchen utensils before so I find myself second guessing myself. 
Thanks 

[lew]

You can "but" ash has open pores. Probably better to pick a species that the pores are much smaller. I've used maple, cherry and walnut- local species but there are others that would work

[BB1]

I don't recall the specifics, but Wood Whisperer did a video on various finishes for kitchen tools. If I can find the YouTube I'll post the link

 

[John Morris]

Hey Gordon, green wood is great to work with as well. If you have dried Ash it's going to be a bear to work for spoon carving. Anything green is fun to work with. I use Tried and True, love it.

 

[BB1]

This is the video I was remembering- not sure if helpful or not - here's the link. 

 

 

[lew]

1 hour ago, BB1 said:

This is the video I was remembering- not sure if helpful or not - here's the link. 

 

 

I make my own "Bumble Bee Butter".. About 75% mineral oil and 25% pure bees wax ( ration can be adjusted for thicker/thinner results). Mineral oil from the grocery store pharmacy isle and the beeswax from the local bee keepers. Heat together, gently in the microwave oven in a microwave safe container (old Folgers coffee plastic container).

 

Can be used hot- more penetration or cold more stays on the surface.

 

For my rolling pins I use just mineral oil.

[Gerald]

Watched the video but he is not highly knowledgeable on finishes because he left out one of the big one for food safe Mahoney's Walnut oil . It has no allergens from walnuts in it and can be applied whenever it is needed. I make spoons , spatulas, honey dippers, biscuit cutters, and rolling pins and use the walnut oil on all. This one is food safe and does not seal the wood from other oils. You can actually get some shine with repeated application and a buff.