Wooden spoons and spatulas are timeless kitchen essentials, and crafting your own adds a personal touch to every stir and scoop. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a long-handled pierced wooden spatula using Proxxon MICROMOT tools—perfect for draining, stirring, and serving. This project is beginner-friendly and ideal for small-scale woodworking enthusiasts. A downloadable pattern is included to help you trace and cut the spatula shape with ease.
Materials & Tools
Hardwood blank (maple, cherry, or walnut recommended), approx. 3" × 15" × ¼” to ¾"
Painter’s tape
Sandpaper (grits 120, 220, 400)
Food-safe finish (mineral oil, beeswax, or walnut oil)
Step 1: Prepare and Trace the spatula Pattern
Download and print the spatula pattern at full scale.
Mount the pattern on blanks. Cover one side of the blank with painter's tape. Mist the back side of the patterns with spray adhesive, and mount on the taped blank. The painter's tape made removal of the patterns easy without leaving any sticky residue.
Step 2: Cut the Profile with the Bandsaw
Use the Proxxon bandsaw to cut the outer profile of the spatula.
Leave the pierced holes untouched for now.
Step 3: Drill the Pierced Holes Using the Bench Drill Press
Select the drill bit of your choice to match the size holes you want. I used a 4mm bit.
Smooth the interior edges of the holes with a needle file, or a slender tube of sandpaper.
Step 4: Shape and Refine
Use the Proxxon Delta sander to round the edges of the spatula and refine the handle’s contours.
Sand the entire surface, starting with 120 grit and progressing to 400 grit for a silky finish.
Step 5: Apply a Food-Safe Finish
Wipe the spatula clean of dust.
Apply your chosen food-safe finish (mineral oil, beeswax, or walnut oil) with a soft cloth.
Let it soak in for a few hours, then buff with a clean cloth.
Creative Variations
Adjust the dimension of the spatula to meet your needs—shorten the handle, use a wider blank.
Add a hanging hole at the end of the handle for easy storage.
Add a decorative twist by woodburning initials or a small motif on the handle.
This pierced wooden spatula is a satisfying project that blends function with beauty. With Proxxon MICROMOT tools, you can achieve clean cuts and smooth finishes even on small-scale pieces. Whether you’re making one for your own kitchen or as a handmade gift, this spatula is sure to stir up joy.
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