How to make a wooden spoon, the viking way

Step 7 Sanding

The spoon needs to be all dry before I start sanding it. It takes 3-5 days depending on the weather.
I start with sandpaper grain 100, then 180, 240 and 400. If I'm doing it the real viking way I'm only using the special kind of horsetail called "Skavgraes"
Sand outside or wear dust mask, or both.

Comments

[red-king]

 i think i might try using that horsetail stuff. it grows EVERYWHERE around here...

[rick.leasure]

Where do you live (what state), red-king? I used to find horsetail in Pennsylvania occasionally, but haven't found any in Kentucky.

[red-king]

 the stuff i'm looking for is what they call "rough horsetail" right?

[morfmir]

I'm not sure what the English name is exactly. Here in Denmark it is called "skav græs" witch means sanding grass.
The Latin name is Equisetum hyemale if that is any help to you.

/Thomas

[red-king]

 ok. i searched Equisetum hyemale, it is rough horsetail. thanks. =)

[Nucleus]

Wonderful crafting skills

[morfmir]

Thanks a lot. /Thomas

[mszoomy]

very nice work, I'm impressed with the fact that you are trying to stay as close to the "old" ways as possible!!!