Jon’s Coffee Scoop

Viewer Project - By Jon Friday from Knoxville, TN
Added on June 8, 2016

I had a need for a long-handled coffee scoop and after failed attempts to find one in the store, I thought why not build one. The advantage to making something yourself is you can design it to fit your needs and make it exactly like you want it. I am very new to wood working but this project has really inspired me to learn more and expand into other projects. I am very limited on tools. I clamped my jig saw upside down to my work bench to make my top and side view cuts. From there I used my dremel tool, and a lot of hand sanding to get the finished product. I used all-natural walnut oil for the finish.

Since I made this spoon, I have made a few more spoons and just made an end grain cutting board. I want to say thanks to the Wood Whisperer for all the videos and helpful information!

Discussion

James A Doyle June 11, 2016 7:12 am

Very nice project, Jon. I have not yet carved anything but a sharp point on a stick. I live in Seattle, coffee capital of the US, and drink lots of coffee. Perhaps I should try my hand at making one of these scoops and use yours as a model. Nice work.

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- Jon Friday June 15, 2016 7:47 pm
  
  James,
  
  Thank you! Yes Seattle is the coffee Capitol for sure. Yes feel free to use mine as a model and good luck. I don’t know if you have a woodcraft in your town if not you can order one from their website I’m sure. It’s a round spherical attachment for the dremel tool. It really helped with making the inside of the scoop. Still lots of sanding is required but that part is most critical.
  
  Regards,
  Jon
  
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Roger D. Stephenson June 11, 2016 8:17 am

That looks really nice. I should try to do one for our family since we all love coffee. The only time I don’t have a cup going is during my sleep. Still using the old plastic measuring flat bottomed scoop. Yours would be much more visually appealing.

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- Jon Friday June 15, 2016 7:50 pm
  
  Thanks Roger for the comments. Coffee is a good thing. Getting down in the bottom of the bag can be a challenge so a long handled scoop makes it very nice. You still have cut off the bag a couple times but that’s ok. I use two sturdy clothes pins to keep the top sealed after opening. Have a great day!,
  
  Happy woodworking,
  Jon
  
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Bob June 12, 2016 7:37 pm

OK, now I’m inspired. What a cool scoop. And I have a piece of walnut — that looks a lot like what you started with — that keeps staring at me in my shop. Thanks for the inspiration!

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- Jon Friday June 15, 2016 7:53 pm
  
  That’s great Bob! Go for it. It’s very rewarding and it’s something that you will use every day.
  
  My email is jonfriday@gmail.com if you end up making one, send me a pic!
  
  Regards,
  Jon
  
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Paul Anderson Ed.D. June 14, 2016 12:54 pm

Afternoon John:

Where can I get one of your coffee scoups: Seriously! I suspect, your soup will pay for some of your interests. A CNC Mill would duplicate this scoup, in a matter of seconds. A quality product: would sell at coffee specialty shops, across the nation…
I would be proud to have one of your fine coffee scoups in my coffee nook at our home.

Best wishes,
Dr. Paul

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- Jon Friday June 15, 2016 8:05 pm
  
  Thanks Dr. Paul,
  
  I appreciate the encouragement. Since I have made my scoop I have had several requests for spoons. Woodworking is not my primary source of income but I do enjoy it very much. I have made a couple of spoons for friends. I’ll have to check into that CNC machine. Feel free to email me at jonfriday@gmail.com and we can discuss making you a spoon.
  
  Have a great day,
  Jon
  
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Linh Sau July 3, 2016 11:06 pm

very good, thank you!
But, can you for me know the paint for the end step? Thank you :)

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- Jon friday August 20, 2016 7:43 pm
  
  Dear Linh Sau,
  
  I used all natural walnut oil. Purchased at woodcraft.
  
  Thank you,
  Jon
  
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W. Kimball Englehart August 8, 2016 12:43 pm

It is always nice to see something made with pride. Your scoop is beautiful.

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- Jon friday August 20, 2016 7:45 pm
  
  Thank you!
  
  I have so much more to learn. So far so good:). Thanks for your kind words.
  
  Jon
  
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