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McDougall
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Joined: May 02, 2003
Posts: 489
From: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
|  Posted: 2004-10-02 7:56 pm Permalink
AaronA, you're making me blush, thanks. I still haven't carved a Palm though, mine all rotted and I gravitated towards smaller stuff. Still have the shinchopper ready to go though:-) And as another sidenote I just saw that BK carving in person, pictures do not do it justice!
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Aaron's Akua
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Joined: Jul 09, 2004
Posts: 1594
From: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Posted: 2004-10-03 12:50 am Permalink
Hi, McDougall. Yeah, your stuff that you posted recently really looks great. I've got to get some mahogany, cause it really finishes up nice.
Just curious - It seems like a lot of these guys, BK, Gecko, Chikki, Cookolossu, & Lake Surfer used to post here pretty regular (before my time), but haven't posted much in awhile. Has anyone heard from them lately?
I think I saw in a recent post from BK that he hadn't been carving for awhile, but didn't really say why. I hope we see more of these guys. I feel like maybe I missed a really cool period here on TC when all of these guys were active and posting all of their great stuff, sharing with all of the other carving nerds like me.
I can't complain, though, cause we still have lots of expert carvers like Benzart, Octane, Cheekytiki, Polynesiac, and so many others sharing their knowledge & helping out all of the new carvers.
Just thinking out loud here...
A-A
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Basement Kahuna
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Joined: Oct 14, 2002
Posts: 3588
From: Jawja Province, Isle of North America
| Posted: 2004-10-09 10:09 am Permalink
Hi, Akua... I think a lot of us just got pretty busy with life in general..For me in particular I had a very uncustomary year. I just unloaded a six-foot log yesterday...my first new victim in 8 months...so as soon as I get time off I plan on pulling out the old draw knife and 'skinnin 'im down. I also have two small weapons blanks. As soon as I get carving again I'll update a lot.
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Feelin' Zombified
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Joined: Jul 15, 2003
Posts: 1328
From: The Exotic Shores of Lake St. Clair
| Posted: 2004-10-09 12:15 pm Permalink
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On 2004-10-09 10:09, Basement Kahuna wrote:
I just unloaded a six-foot log yesterday...my first new victim in 8 months...
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WAHOO!!! 
looking forward to it.
-Z
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Aaron's Akua
Grand Member (8 years)
Joined: Jul 09, 2004
Posts: 1594
From: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Posted: 2004-10-10 4:32 pm Permalink
That's awesome, BK. I'm really glad we'll be seeing more ongoing work from you. I have to say, that Maori piece is really beyond belief. I was searching for tips on abalone one day & stumbled across it. That piece (along with a few of Benzart's) just seem to me to be the pinnacle of tiki carving skillz. Something to shoot for one day. I'd love to see your very first carving effort... I'm sure that would just inspire me to no end.
MUCH RESPECT!
Aaron
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10309
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-10-10 7:54 pm Permalink
Yes I can't wait to see BK Carving again. I'm hoping to get back soon and I need some Inspiration and BK can do it. ALl you guys help, but BK will put the boot to my butt.
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Basement Kahuna
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Joined: Oct 14, 2002
Posts: 3588
From: Jawja Province, Isle of North America
| Posted: 2004-10-10 10:16 pm Permalink
Boot to YOUR butt, Benzart? You gotta be kidding...I stared at your stuff with Paul at Hukilau and we both said "Man...that's just-plain-NUTS". You are an old master...We have all learned from you.
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FreakBear
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Joined: Apr 15, 2004
Posts: 361
From: Springfield, Ohio
| Posted: 2004-10-13 09:30 am Permalink
Log #2: I intended to document a step by step progression but left a huge time gap.
"CRACKS!"
Rule #1: If you must debark a fresh log don't forget to bring it in out of the sun!
Marking out the working design with chisel.
Seen here with Log #1. Still in the working stages... Lots of refinement needed. I'm having second thoughts on the mouth shape. More to follow!
This thread is addressing volumes of concerns that us beginners have (thanks BK). One of you veteran carvers should give us a step-by-step overview of proper stone-sharpening (ie: What angle do you hold the blade to the stone? Is there a type of stone that works best? How many passes on the stone should it take?).
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RevBambooBen
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Joined: Nov 12, 2002
Posts: 7217
From: Huntikington Beach
| Posted: 2004-10-13 11:06 pm Permalink
Doh! It's been a while. Have to throw out my socks tonight! Forgot to wear my flip flops!!
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River Tiki
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Joined: Oct 13, 2004
Posts: 10
From: St. Louis
| Posted: 2004-10-14 09:46 am Permalink
Hi! I'm brand new here and got a carve-on!Where does one find wood? I'm in Missouri...do I take my chain saw to the forest or do I have to drive to Florida to pick up some palms? Does old driftwood work? Which wood varieties work best? Is it possible to find mahogany? Thanks/Love
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10309
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2005-01-24 08:06 am Permalink
Time to bump this up again
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exotica59
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Joined: Oct 17, 2004
Posts: 475 | Posted: 2005-01-24 09:04 am Permalink
Hey thanks for bringing this up to read again. Grat advice. Having never craved anything before with real hand tools, I really need pictures like this that show everything. I really think you guys should get togther and make a video. I know it would sell!
Thanks to you all!
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OnoTiki
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Joined: Dec 24, 2004
Posts: 31
From: Kaneohe HI
| Posted: 2005-01-27 01:23 am Permalink
Great Thread, love to see other people work. I am almost finished with my last effort, just some more sanding and staining and will document my next tiki to add to this thread.
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10309
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2005-01-31 8:50 pm Permalink
Ono, Can't wait to see this,, where izzit???
Bring it Onnn
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sonofabeach
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Joined: Jan 22, 2005
Posts: 177 | Posted: 2005-02-01 1:52 pm Permalink
Great stuff.
[ This Message was edited by: sonofabeach on 2005-02-04 08:57 ]
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