In the second week of technology I watched a video on how to make wooden utensils. Wooden utensils are made very differently than metal utensils. There are also a lot more steps to make wooden utensils than metal utensils.

The first step to creating wooden utensils is that the worker places a block of wood on a curved template and traces the curve. Then they cut along the trace line with a bandsaw. Then the worker profiles the curve on a machine called a wood molder. Next the worker uses a band saw to cut the wooden block into strips. Now the utensil is carved! Next the worker snaps off the extra wood by squeezing the utensil. Then the worker removes the nubs of the wood by rubbing the utensil against a sanding belt. After they sand the entire utensil. The worker then uses ultra fine sanding to make the utensil smooth. Next the utensils are soaked in hot water. The final step is to put three coats of food safe plant oil. Overall, I have learned that making wooden utensils is very time consuming job and is quite interesting to learn about.