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rodeotiki
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From: calgary
|  Posted: 2005-06-06 08:59 am Permalink
Looks great Raff . Not sure what you could use for sanding. I have used those small drum sanding bits and then it usually ends up with hand sanding. I hate sanding too.
No matter what its still a kick ass tiki.
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Capt'n Skully
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From: The Lost Lagoon
| Posted: 2005-06-06 12:25 pm Permalink
How about some type of files? I bought a dremel contour sander, but haven't used it yet, so I can't say how well it would work for that headdress... Keep going tho!! It's lookin sweet.
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2005-06-07 10:11 am Permalink
It's OK raffer, I think yours has more detail than theres anyway. I'm impressed, it is lookin great, It is starting to make sense now.
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Raffertiki
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From: L.I.
| Posted: 2005-06-07 5:14 pm Permalink
You know it is very strange how similar the Little Kahuna's headdress looks to those 3 HIP dudes. They have cleaner lines and simetry, but the overall structure is really the same.
Anyway I just spent another 2 hours sanding. I decided to stop whining and getdown to business. I'm afraid a file might tear off more than I mean to, and a drum sander won't get into the sharp corners, so I'm using a Mouse sander as much as possible, and small hand chisels.
I am getting really itchy to begin staining though. Thanks for the encouragement and suggestions guys.
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Raffertiki
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From: L.I.
| Posted: 2005-06-11 1:31 pm Permalink
Okay, here he is, The Little Kahuna, give or take a few coats of varnish.
Ad some detail of the headdress that caused me fits.
Now on to the next one.
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congatiki
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From: wisconsin northwoods
| Posted: 2005-06-11 2:38 pm Permalink
very unique design Raffer....the aloha
shirt is super! very nice effort....
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surfintiki
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From: S. Chatham, MA
| Posted: 2005-06-11 2:45 pm Permalink
Dude that's nuts! SO unique. I think the headress really has some cool grain going on there. So where's this hip-cat gonna hang out?
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tikitammy
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From: Little Rock, AR
| Posted: 2005-06-11 3:01 pm Permalink
Congrats! It looks fabulous. He looks just like he stepped off the tour bus in Hawaii and is headed to the nearest tiki bar.
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Thanatos
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From: Tampa Bay
| Posted: 2005-06-11 6:26 pm Permalink
As my grandma would say "damn boy, that is sweeter than lemonaide on a hot day"
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rodeotiki
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From: calgary
| Posted: 2005-06-11 6:31 pm Permalink
Amazing work Raff. You are one talented Guy.
You keep raising the bar on us rookies.
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Sam Gambino
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| Posted: 2005-06-11 7:26 pm Permalink
Very fine work, Raffertiki. Carving is something I've never had the nerve to try. Each one you do gets better and better yet. Love the crazy shirt too!
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Polynesiac
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Joined: Jan 29, 2004
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From: San Pedro, CA
| Posted: 2005-06-11 7:34 pm Permalink
THis guy is treis cool. Very unique design and I like how the shirt came out.
AWESOME carving, raffer. You gives me ideas...
PS - that headress looks really cool but it also looks like it was a bee-ahtch to carve. You make it look easy.
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BambooPrincess
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Joined: Jun 08, 2005
Posts: 38 | Posted: 2005-06-11 9:17 pm Permalink
Raffertiki, I love your tiki, he does kinda look like Rodney Dangerfield....
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Aaron's Akua
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From: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
| Posted: 2005-06-11 9:53 pm Permalink
Raff, it really turned out nice. I like that you've decided to do your own thing. Artistic license & all that. It'll keep us all on our toes waiting to see what's next. 
The headpiece turned out great.
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2005-06-12 07:31 am Permalink
Yeah Raffer!!. Excellent tiki. Love the shirt and the headdress is Awesome. Too much more detail like that and we will expect it ALL the time. no More slacking off now that we know what you are capable of. YES
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