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Creative Chimp
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Joined: Jul 31, 2008
Posts: 303 |  Posted: 2010-08-09 8:24 pm Permalink
Out of all the tools i have My favorite tool of choice is still the six pack of beer. It may slow work down but ya just dont care by number six. Its a win win for me and the palm.
Although common sense is a good tool too so power tools should never be used with a six pack.... EVER! just a comfortable chair
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nomolos
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Joined: Jul 30, 2009
Posts: 126 | Posted: 2010-08-10 12:06 am Permalink
Great expressions in those carves, good work!
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Creative Chimp
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Joined: Jul 31, 2008
Posts: 303 | Posted: 2010-08-31 11:01 am Permalink
Thanks Nomolos
here are some progress shots on the old trouble log (sable with dry rot). did most with the chain saw and finished with the angle grinder......still have some more to do but i let the log tell me what to do this time.........there was alot of deep damage on the back and in the area of the right eye position...... banged this puppy out in about 8 hours total...faster than a year........going to finish the face cuts and hopefully stain it this weekend.
AND..i have to dedicate this one to benella.......this piece was inspired by something he created a while back and he was kind enough to let me cut the piece similar to a body style he did......(for the record i asked his permission first) Thanks Benjamin!!! i still think his looked better though.....
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GROG
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Joined: Jun 21, 2006
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From: Tujunga
| Posted: 2010-08-31 12:00 pm Permalink
Das looking guud, Chimpers.
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benella
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From: Meudon, France
| Posted: 2010-08-31 2:27 pm Permalink
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On 2010-08-31 11:01, Creative Chimp wrote:
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Amazing ! This one will be a masterpiece, that's sure.
Mahalo,
B.
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KAHAKA
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Joined: Mar 03, 2003
Posts: 875
From: San Jose, CA
| Posted: 2010-08-31 7:22 pm Permalink
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow. It's really good.
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AlohaStation
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Joined: Sep 27, 2004
Posts: 2396
From: So FL
| Posted: 2010-09-01 1:17 pm Permalink
The body came out really nice and the face is progressing nicely too! Its so hot in FL now that carving is a real struggle. I've been carving in my garage at night with the door closed. Its hot but at least the mosquitos don't eat me alive!
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laojia
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Joined: Feb 04, 2009
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From: Metz Lorraine France
| Posted: 2010-09-01 1:31 pm Permalink
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Here we recognize well the style of Benella....  
Great carve CC! Really good, especially as the model on my desk.
J.
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Creative Chimp
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Joined: Jul 31, 2008
Posts: 303 | Posted: 2010-09-01 1:56 pm Permalink
Grog....Thanks for lookin man!
Benella...couldnt have done it without ya....your version is still the best. this is just an ok copy of your original masterpiece..
Kahaka...thanks for the woooooooow
aloha.......YO MAN! thanks for looking and you aint kidding about this heat. not to mention the 100 feet of rain we got last week( i exaggerate a bit)
Laojia....yes i know it is benellas style. i asked him first. no point in copying but his design fit the log with all its problem areas. didn't want people on TC accusing me of ripping him off so i asked first!!!......thanks for checking it out man. your lucky to own the original benella masterpiece....wish i had one
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benella
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From: Meudon, France
| Posted: 2010-09-02 02:14 am Permalink
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On 2010-09-01 13:31, laojia wrote:
Here we recognize well the style of Benella....
Great carve CC! Really good, especially as the model on my desk.
J.
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The benella's style is the beer the tiki's holding, because beer drives me crazy
You successed in putting your skills and style in this log dude, the cuts are neat.
B.
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Creative Chimp
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Joined: Jul 31, 2008
Posts: 303 | Posted: 2010-09-02 06:04 am Permalink
OOOOHHHH....ok bennella, i understand now ....thought laojia meant the design.....you mean you like beer too? i thought i was the only one that ever bought the stuff  ha ha ha
YEEEES BEEEEEEEER!!!!!!! its SOOOOOOO F-ing GOOOOOOD! but not with power tools or heavy machinery.....i think!
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Tahitiki
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From: San Jose
| Posted: 2010-09-02 06:56 am Permalink
Love It!!!
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seeksurf
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From: Buckley, WA
| Posted: 2010-09-02 7:12 pm Permalink
Classic! Great size, great body and that head WOW.
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Tiki Diablo
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Posts: 1916
From: socal
| Posted: 2010-09-03 12:25 pm Permalink
I am digging this design!
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McTiki
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Posts: 1962
From: Sunny Florida
| Posted: 2010-09-03 3:52 pm Permalink
Nice carve!
Mahalo
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