Research

The first thing is to figure out the rough size of scoop needed. According to various sources, the aim for a standard measure of ground coffee is 2 tablespoons, which is about 30 ml, or 10-15 grams.

So, here I rack my dusty brains for the equation to calculate the volume of a sphere from decades ago at school (Ok, that’s too far in the past, I couldn’t remember, so I googled it). V = 4/3 π r³

If my scoop is roughly a hemi-sphere, then I need the radius to be just over 2.4cm. I’m planning on working to this, and once roughed out, I will measure one of my scoops of ground coffee and weigh it to see where I’m at. From holding a teaspoon, I’m going to aim for the handle being 10-12cm long. I will wing it for that being something with a comfortable curve.

I’m going to be using a hardwood that is food safe. My go to choices for such projects are usually maple, cherry or walnut. I have an off cut of maple that should be a good size to get two scoops out of if I do them back to back. I think this will look particularly amazing in walnut, but as it’s a more expensive wood, I will practice with the maple off cut first.

Ok, I’m off to get carving, watch this space…