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BamBoo Ben Patio Project.... updated pics 1/10/09 |
Swanky
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From: Hapa Haole Hideaway, TN
|  Posted: 2008-03-19 09:16 am Permalink
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On 2008-03-16 20:36, RevBambooBen wrote:
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On 2008-03-16 19:38, VampiressRN wrote:
Having no architect or building experience, didn't know the varnish was used as your sealer. Thanks for the intel...my feeble mind didn't make the connection. 
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No worries Vamp!
The nice thing about that partic-u-lar brand is that it is Water Based. ( kinda like THAT awe-fool coors ligit sitting next to it. That's my better half's brand
Just remember that many THIN coats are better than one Thick coat. And, each coat takes a good 48 hours to cure. Sand between with 220 if needed. Colder temps longer cure time.
( the can always lies!!)
I suggest everyone should use it for outdoor stuff.
A cheap hOme Depot garden sprayer works well (if you thin it a bit) for applying it to thatch etc. Mix it with http://www.flamestop.com stuff too, or layer it.
I know most of you don't like glossy stuff.
I like Glossy Stuff cause it reminds me of the palm trees in the a.m. in Hawaii just after a light rain.
Also, Gloss is always the strongest. It will fade to flat over time. Flat will fade to nothing sooner.
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My PSA for the year.
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[ This Message was edited by: RevBambooBen 2008-03-16 20:40 ]
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Kanes and Wahines, Dames y Caballeros, this may be the longest post in Bamboo Ben's great career here in TC! Cherish it!
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TikiPhil
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From: Riverside, CA
| Posted: 2008-03-19 5:41 pm Permalink
We should not judge a man by the length of his post
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hodadhank
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From: Mission Beach, CA
| Posted: 2008-03-21 09:18 am Permalink
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On 2008-03-19 09:00, little lost tiki wrote:
That fern grotto is gonna be killah! A few pot plants back there wouldn't hurt... |
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Hey whatever happened to Ben's polynesian grow room?
Oh yeah... I remember.
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Unga Bunga
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From: CaliTikifornia
| Posted: 2008-03-21 11:25 am Permalink
When should I book my hotel room for the party?
Stylin' backyard there.
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JohnnyP
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From: Attica, MI
| Posted: 2008-03-22 4:28 pm Permalink
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On 2008-02-07 18:42, hewey wrote:
'boo Ben and Rolf Harris seperated at birth?
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Ben the Bamboo Peg?????
Great work on the patio.
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Uncle Laffo
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From: Atlanta
| Posted: 2008-04-05 5:10 pm Permalink
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That's my favorite Cocktail as well. The Spar Varnish. Gives me the heartburn though.
Laffo
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Deckhand_Davy
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Joined: Mar 02, 2008
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From: The Texas Lagoons
| Posted: 2008-04-05 5:30 pm Permalink
Hey Ben, got a family member near Texas with your skills??? 
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Babalu
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From: Lemon Grove
| Posted: 2008-05-15 11:15 am Permalink
Hey Ben,
Someone emailed this image to me today and I couldn't help but think what you could do with something like this baby if given lots of time and money to play with it. Let me reiterate the lots-o-money part...this guy looks like it might not even float?
So...one of you TCers out there with lots of cashola should put Ben on a project like this...it would be an over the top Tiki Bar Classic and an instant international hit!
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FLOUNDERart
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Posts: 1140
From: Orlando Florida
| Posted: 2008-05-15 12:45 pm Permalink
Hey Ben you'll find me sleeping in the fern grotto in August! Yeeaaaahh
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harro
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From: Australia / Argentina
| Posted: 2008-05-15 2:14 pm Permalink
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On 2008-05-15 11:15, Babalu wrote:
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one could interpret that boat to be named "GONE UNDA"
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Robb Hamel
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Joined: Mar 07, 2008
Posts: 1013
From: Ohio
| Posted: 2008-05-24 5:12 pm Permalink
Awesome work. The shot of you with the torch made me want to cry (it reminded me of all the meticulous work I've had to do that I didn't want to do, and for days and days I suffered miserably, wanting to escape the drudgery - then I remembered that it was just the times I had to take out the trash).
Can we all move in when you're through?
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little lost tiki
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From: Orange,CA-right near the Circle!
| Posted: 2008-05-26 09:46 am Permalink
The wifey and i saw the patio project yesterday
and it looks GREAT!
First off, Around the outside of the fence
is a lush green beautiful collection of tropicalia,
The shower's coming along cool!
and the waterfall should be BAD!
the crazy layered bamboo Ben laid out for the Bar
is really a nice look/texture!
Once the ferns grow in the grotto area
and that A-frame's in place
the Chill area will be killer too!
when visiting,make sure to check out the Raratongan with a loincloth!
Very cool old Hawaiian island clock and Island chain wood sculpture in the chill area...
and some cool tikis resting on a nice mellow cabinet....
A Crazy Al tiki table....a new BBQ...
Ben's home is a museum anyway
So full of cool stuff
beautiful creations
great art and history in every corner
But the best treasure there
is Vicki !
love just flows thru that property!
and this patio project really carries his style seamlessly from inside to out!
Awesome!
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RevBambooBen
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From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2008-05-26 10:00 am Permalink
Had to put my project on hold to do other peoples projects ( in the Deserts, before it got too hot, and go figure, a freak heat wave came and got up to 107!!! Then last week it was 40 at Lake powell!!! Arrrrr!!!) .
Here's one just done in Vegas.
We went with the Head Hunters Hut theme.
The home owner likes Skulls and Monsters ( and Double D's !
Crappy pics but there's quite a bit of detailed freehand routering ( skulls, monsters and Double D's) on ALL the wood.
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RevBambooBen
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From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2008-05-26 10:07 am Permalink
LLT Rocks!
I need to get on framing all your art werk and add it to my white walls!!
Good times for a party of 5, with such short notice!
social gathering. you have a drink. so shall i.
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MooneyTiki
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From: Jensen Beach,fla
| Posted: 2008-05-28 2:48 pm Permalink
Another Rev Master piece!!! Aloha Mooney
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