How to Make a Relish Spear

Making a hardwood relish spear is easy with your Proxxon tools. This project is easy to do, and would make a great holiday gift.

Supplies and Equipment for the Relish Spear

• 9" x 1" x 1/8" length of hardwood (I used bubinga)
• Pattern for the relish spear
• Proxxon MICRO Bandsaw MBS/E
• Proxxon Scroll Saw DS 460
• Proxxon Disc Sander TSG 250/E
• Food safe wood oil

Instructions for Making the Relish Spear

1. Print the relish spear pattern.
   
2. Cut out the pattern, and mount onto your wood blank. Or, trace the pattern onto the wood.
   
3. Cut the basic shape using either the band saw or the scroll saw. You can vary the length of your relish spear. My finished relish s[ear is 8½" long.

   

   Cutting the relish spear on the scroll saw

   

   Cutting the relish spear on the band saw

4. Sand the relish spear on the disc sander to perfect the shape and sand as smooth as possible. You'll want a sharp point on one end, and a nice curve on the other.

   

   Shaping the curve

   

   Shaping the point

5. Polish the relish spear with a food safe oil. I used oil made for butcher block tables.
   
6. Serve up your favorite relishes and admire  your work!!
   

Carole