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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
|  Posted: 2007-03-21 08:45 am Permalink
Looks great FinkD, The clear coat really brings out the grain in him. Some Lucky TC'r will have a great piece if they can afford it. Very well done Sir, you've come a Long way.
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finkdaddy
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| Posted: 2007-03-21 09:02 am Permalink
Thanks Flynny. I haven't carved Cocobolo yet, I'll have to try it!
Special thanks to you Ben! Thanks for all the advice. 
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finkdaddy
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| Posted: 2007-03-23 12:26 pm Permalink
This guy is packed in silicone right now forming a resin mold. I'll be the first to admit that he is heavily influenced by a nearby famous carver. 
Thanks everybody!
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congatiki
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| Posted: 2007-03-23 12:34 pm Permalink
Finkdaddy....the close proximity to Ben is rubbing off...you have stepped it
up a notch...and your previous notches were very good. Congratulations and
get back to work.
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flynny
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From: Devon, UK
| Posted: 2007-03-23 12:41 pm Permalink
I think were heading for a small army of Moai's benz's influence spreads far and wide. Nice work
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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From: A Little Island called Australia
| Posted: 2007-03-23 1:35 pm Permalink
most definately a awesome moai keep up the good work
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Raffertiki
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From: L.I.
| Posted: 2007-03-23 6:31 pm Permalink
Nice detail with the flower, and I really like how you handled the ol' eye bone.
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GMAN
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| Posted: 2007-03-23 6:35 pm Permalink
Beautiful work Finky. Maybe your best? You are on fire!!!
That flower reminds me of my old Nectar surfboard.....sigh.....
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finkdaddy
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| Posted: 2007-03-27 1:40 pm Permalink
Thanks again everybody for the wonderful words. I'm still trying to keep up with you guys but there's so far to go!
Here is one I'm still working on. It's a mini surfboard carved in bass wood. Boy, Conga, I'm going to have to get one of your basswood logs. I can't believe how smooth it cuts! It's carved with a combination of power tools and one of Benzart's famous hook-knives.
I'm going to make a mold of this one too so I can get into some fun color combos.
Thanks for looking!
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congatiki
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| Posted: 2007-03-27 2:42 pm Permalink
keep 'em comin' Finky...you are really on a roll.
Yea, that basswood is really something isn't it! I know
that I am really spoiled to have an almost unlimited
supply of the stuff....cheep!
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mieko
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From: San Diego
| Posted: 2007-03-27 4:07 pm Permalink
WOW! I was thinking about doing a little tiki guy in front of a surfboard soon, but this looks great!!! Combining your last two ideas, I think I want to make myself a surfboard with a hibiscus on it.  I love this idea! Can't wait to see the resin cast colors.
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finkdaddy
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| Posted: 2007-03-27 4:30 pm Permalink
Thanks Conga! I see you've had some great carving weather up there. Now get outside and carve!
Mieko, thanks a ton. I have a couple more surf boards in the works, one will have a hibiscus pattern, and one will be a big wave pattern. Make sure you take some pics and let us see what you're up to.
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hewey
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| Posted: 2007-03-27 4:34 pm Permalink
Cool 'bpard man
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Benzart
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| Posted: 2007-03-27 5:59 pm Permalink
Wow, Finky, I Really love the design of this one. Love the flames coming right out of the board and the surfer dude too. Glad you like the Bass wood, it really is a great carvin wood.Can't wait to see this guy done.
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Tiki Duddy
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| Posted: 2007-03-27 6:32 pm Permalink
crazyness! love the surfboard and the flower moai. great stuff.
how do you guys get such good detail and carvings done with a hook blade like that?
i just use it for cutting into the wood pretty much.
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