Turned Wooden Kitchen Items
Collection by Ted's Woodshop
Functional art items for the kitchen and dining area by Alaska craftsman Ted Heuer
Coffee Scoop - Stainless, 1 Tablespoon
The handle of this 1 Tablespoon capacity coffee scoop is turned from a single piece of pheasantwood (Senna siamea). It is native to South/Southeast Asia and characterized by figuring and contrasting stripes that give the wood its name. The scoop handle is finished with multiple coats of a durable Danish oil finish. The scoop is stainless steel and is squared off at the tip so that it will lie flat. Size: Overall length 5-1/2″ with a handle length of 3-1/4″. Use and Care Instructions: Do not…
Coffee Scoop - Stainless, 1 Tablespoon
The handle for this coffee scoop is laminated from thin strips of seven different woods — cherry, walnut, maple, bloodwood, dyed veneer, lacewood, and purpleheart. The scoop is made of polished stainless steel with a titanium nitride plating. This is the same durable finish that is often used on drill bits. Unlike brass, the plating will not tarnish. With a capacity of 1 Tablespoon, this scoop is perfect both for ground coffee and loose tea. It also makes a dandy measuring scoop for…
Cocobolo Nutcracker
This heavy-duty nutcracker with a silver-gray finish easily cracks large nuts, including walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, and many more. The deep cup keeps nutshell pieces partially contained. Unlike other nutcrackers that can pinch fingers or are difficult for young children, this handy device can be used either one-handed or with two hands. The dense exotic cocobolo wooden handles (4″ in length) are finished with multiple coats of a durable Danish oil, waxed and buffed to a satin sheen. Use…
Pizza Cutter #2
This custom-turned artisan stainless steel pizza cutter makes a great gift. The professional grade 4″ diameter blade is sharp, holds an edge well, and cuts even the largest pizza with ease. Woods Used: Spalted maple, walnut, and hard maple. The natural colors of the contrasting woods are enhanced by multiple coats of polyurethane finish, hand-sanded between coats for a glossy and durable finish. Use and Care Instructions: Hand wash. Dry with a soft towel. Do not put in dishwasher nor…
Alaska Spruce Burl Bowl
This lovely bowl is turned from the burl of a local spruce tree. A burl is a fast-growing abnormal growth that is found on some trees, particularly spruce and birch. While spruce is considered to be a soft wood, the burls are incredibly hard and dense. Part of the fascination with burls is that they often have bark inclusions, which are areas in which the outer bark of the tree is visible. This bowl has a small bark inclusion in the rim, adding color and contrast. This bowl was finished…