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4WDtiki - Bill's stuff. - a mini Marq from Kauai 4/2 |
4WDtiki
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Joined: Aug 03, 2004
Posts: 1729
From: Omao, Kauai
|  Posted: 2010-04-22 09:43 am Permalink
Cap'n, I atually DO know what kind of palm I'm carving.  It's all Mexican Fan Palm, which you don't have down there, but maybe have something similar? I try to get older trees, as the wood is denser, and will last longer.
Lee! I remember the Hunert! You want I should set this guy aside for you?
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AlohaStation
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Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 2003
From: So FL
| Posted: 2010-04-22 10:38 am Permalink
I just cut down a 30' Chinese Fan Palm. Its still fresh, and I hope it carves similar to the Mexican Fan Palm when it is dry. Washingtonia(sp?) are another Fan Palm that I heard is very similar (if not the same) as the Mex. I would look for the local versions of a Fan Palm as opposed to long-leaf palms (like Coconut, Royal, Queen...).
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Skinny Dog
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Joined: Feb 13, 2006
Posts: 302
From: Long Beach Ca. /Chicago
| Posted: 2010-04-22 11:19 am Permalink
Bill, that new one is awesome! Love it!
Jen
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TheBigT
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Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 1155
From: Fabulous Houston
| Posted: 2010-04-22 11:50 am Permalink
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Outstanding! Again. 
So on the tooth-shaped cuts, like around the eyes, are you cutting down across the grain for those cuts or turning the log over and going with or into the grain?
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4WDtiki
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Joined: Aug 03, 2004
Posts: 1729
From: Omao, Kauai
| Posted: 2010-04-22 6:58 pm Permalink
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On 2010-04-22 10:38, AlohaStation wrote:
I would look for the local versions of a Fan Palm as opposed to long-leaf palms (like Coconut, Royal, Queen...) |
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I totally agree with AS here, Cap'n. Tell us what you find.
Skinny, thank you! I'm working on getting the log for yours. I'll keep you posted.
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On 2010-04-22 11:50, TheBigT wrote:
So on the tooth-shaped cuts, like around the eyes, are you cutting down across the grain for those cuts or turning the log over and going with or into the grain? |
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BigT, I use a 90 degree V-chisel and cut straight into the log, as shown here:
Probably not as tricky as you thought.
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tikigodz
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Joined: Oct 12, 2009
Posts: 439 | Posted: 2010-04-22 8:21 pm Permalink
GREAT PIECE ! It is very clean..and the head perfectly round,,AWESOME job
4WD!!!
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4WDtiki
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Posts: 1729
From: Omao, Kauai
| Posted: 2010-04-30 11:52 am Permalink
Somebody done gone and commissioned me to carve a Ku.
I've never done a true Ku, so I was slightly intiminated.
But here's where I am so far, rough carved and about to even things out and then sand.
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Tiki Shaker
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Joined: Jun 28, 2008
Posts: 688
From: Oceanside, CA
| Posted: 2010-04-30 5:57 pm Permalink
Bill, on this one, as with the stumps your recently did.... you don't give yourself nearly enough credit. Your style and craftsmanship show thru even on the styles of tikis you haven't done before. If I were you and if I had your skill, I'd keep expanding on the types of tikis you carve. Your stuff is top notch.
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tikigodz
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Joined: Oct 12, 2009
Posts: 439 | Posted: 2010-04-30 7:45 pm Permalink
THAT IS ONE BAD ASS START !!
Cant wait to see it done!
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Billy the Crud
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Joined: Jun 02, 2007
Posts: 996
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2010-05-01 02:02 am Permalink
HEY!! As you well know, I invented the KU tiki, Bill. You owe me a comission when this one sells, by golly!
HA!
Anyways, looking forward to seeing you tomorrow...er, today. Lets strip some BARK!!!
BTW, Im ripping off this design. Brilliant, my friend!
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Skinny Dog
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Joined: Feb 13, 2006
Posts: 302
From: Long Beach Ca. /Chicago
| Posted: 2010-05-01 10:21 am Permalink
Bill that is SICK! I want one!
Jen
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4WDtiki
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From: Omao, Kauai
| Posted: 2010-05-01 8:23 pm Permalink
You all are too kind! Thank you.
Got a little more accomplished on it. More sanding, some evening out, some detail in the headdress...
You can see the pencil lines around the mouth that I didn't get to today.
Tomorrow, finish the detail, stain, and done! Guy is coming to get it around 4PM, so the pressure's ON! 
See some of you tomorrow at Bamboo Ben's!
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4WDtiki
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Joined: Aug 03, 2004
Posts: 1729
From: Omao, Kauai
| Posted: 2010-05-02 4:58 pm Permalink
Done! Came home early from Bamboo Ben sale to finish it up.
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MadDogMike
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Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6397
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2010-05-02 6:17 pm Permalink
Great job Bill, sorry you had to stop partying early to finish it
This pic looks like there is a distinction between the heartwood and sapwood but it doesn't show up after it's stained. Is there a way to keep that coloring?
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Billy the Crud
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Joined: Jun 02, 2007
Posts: 996
From: San Diego
| Posted: 2010-05-02 11:34 pm Permalink
Dangit, Bill. I'm not vending an event again without you, so next time bring some stuff!!! Talked to Mieko about a group booth. I'm game, she's game......we just need to iron out the details with Otto. I'll never forget the hand-up, man. We're a community. Lets' make that work for us!
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