The broken spoon

@T @treeman 4 years ago

20220816_201345 by David Frank Allen, on Flickr
My son found this when he was small - it is just a old broken spoon, but it was once treasure to a little boy.

I am thinking to make it usable, something for him to keep from his dad and his childhood.
20220816_201345 by David Frank Allen, on Flickr
Perhaps using some of his other stuff
20220816_201419 by David Frank Allen, on Flickr

Spoon and handle made from the past ???

Any suggestions ?

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@T @treeman OP 4 years ago

Going in the tumbler in a few minutes

@414gates 4 years ago

Clean it up, see what it looks like underneath. Q10 and steelwool.

@T @treeman OP 4 years ago

Treeman,

How much metal is left - especially in the handle? That will determine how strong and durable it still is.

If it is still strong enough, the options for attaching a handle are legio:

bone handle from one of his target animals

rifle case like on the photo

a piece of wood with a special meaning - riveted

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Oh yea, its still original solid with layer of rusty on top (or so it appears). At the moment I am toying with the idea of copper shaft into the shell to lengthen it - the idea of his own shot shell appeals, perhaps from a succesful hunt.

@T @treeman OP 4 years ago

Let me know if you want a 9.3x74R case to use for a handle.

I'd fix it to the spoon with Steenvas or one of the Pratley's Putty range.

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Thanks BBCT, will still decide on route and costs and use

[deleted] 4 years ago

Treeman,

How much metal is left - especially in the handle? That will determine how strong and durable it still is.

If it is still strong enough, the options for attaching a handle are legio:

bone handle from one of his target animals
rifle case like on the photo
a piece of wood with a special meaning - riveted

@B @bbct 4 years ago

Let me know if you want a 9.3x74R case to use for a handle.

I'd fix it to the spoon with Steenvas or one of the Pratley's Putty range.