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punchdrunk
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Joined: Oct 28, 2004
Posts: 6
From: sydney australia
|  Posted: 2004-11-13 09:35 am Permalink
Hey guys,I was just wondering for the larger tikis does anyone have any tips for securing them so they don't fall on someone and say squash a smallchild.
Also if someone buys your tiki puts in in their yard and has an accident is the tiki maker responsible,do we need disclaimers on our tikis.Sorry to bring heavy stuff (pardon the pun) to this creative forum but I guess as a carver and a parent I'm conscious of it.Anyone with any ideas?
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Lake Surfer
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Joined: Oct 21, 2002
Posts: 3323
From: Milwaukee, WI
| Posted: 2004-11-14 01:15 am Permalink
We touched a bit on the subject a year or so ago... you can find the info here...
http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?topic=7924&forum=7&5
Good Luck!
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punchdrunk
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Joined: Oct 28, 2004
Posts: 6
From: sydney australia
| Posted: 2004-11-14 3:21 pm Permalink
thanks Lake surfer I'm new around here. Some good advice on securing poles I'll try at my place.
What about disclaimers? Should we leave securing the pole to the buyer?What do you think?
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Raffertiki
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Joined: Oct 31, 2003
Posts: 1527
From: L.I.
| Posted: 2004-11-14 3:36 pm Permalink
It couldn't hurt to ask how he's plenning to secure it, then offer advice if needed. It will at least make him aware of the potential danger. That should leave you with a clear conscience.
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Benzart
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Joined: Jan 09, 2004
Posts: 10309
From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-11-15 09:17 am Permalink
One way to look at it is that for longevity purpouses the longer it stays up, the better you look. if it rots and alls down it makes the artist look bad, no matter who installed it. I would want to make sure it stayed erect a long time (the tiki)
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punchdrunk
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Joined: Oct 28, 2004
Posts: 6
From: sydney australia
| Posted: 2004-11-15 4:35 pm Permalink
thanks Benzart and Raffertiki I guess it is worth following up with the buyer and advising them with regard to the erection(of the pole).
I know a builder who could probably help with installation and work that into the cost of the pole.
cheers guys
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