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Robb Hamel
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From: Ohio
|  Posted: 2010-08-27 5:09 pm Permalink
I think the fountain is a blast, especially the lighting.
This makes me wonder what you could do with a nice geode as a starter...
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
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From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2010-08-27 6:43 pm Permalink
Thanks Robb, I sure would like to see one of our ultra craftsmen make a really cool Tiki fountain?
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capheind
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Joined: Aug 24, 2010
Posts: 43
From: Bakersfield, CA
| Posted: 2010-08-27 8:09 pm Permalink
Being a newcomer (well lurker for a few weeks) I actually just read through the whole thread, and I have to say top notch work. I'm rather fond of the fountain, especially your use of lighting. One small addition might be to replace the fake palms with an Anthurium or some other rock-attaching plant that has reasonable care requirements. Just a though.
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2010-08-27 9:10 pm Permalink
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On 2010-08-25 23:55, ErkNoLikeFire wrote:
I concur, it is a fine fountain sir! Do you have any particular method for "toasting" the wood for your projects and what grit sandpaper do you use? I'm working on a shelf and am curios about your technique.
[ This Message was edited by: ErkNoLikeFire 2010-08-26 23:00 ]
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Hi ErkNoLikeFire, well I just go from a large grit sandpaper, then Medium, and last a fine grit, all depends on the wood you are using, I mostly work in pine.
I use a hand propane torch to burn the wood, get some scraps of wood and just burn along the grain
you will start to get the hang of it & start seeing patterns in each piece of wood you burn.
go easy at first as you can over burn the wood.
Be very careful with the torch and work outside away from combustible materials!
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ErkNoLikeFire
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From: Michigan
| Posted: 2010-08-27 10:53 pm Permalink
Thanks! I will most definitely practice before I start my next project. I rent so shelves and art will go a long way to getting my house the way I want without scaring the landlord.
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2010-08-27 11:24 pm Permalink
ErkNoLikeFire,I am diggin the Buckaroo Banzai reference.
"Remember; no matter where you go, there you are."
"Laugha while you can monkeyboy."
"Nothing is ever what it seems but everything is exactly what it is."
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ErkNoLikeFire
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From: Michigan
| Posted: 2010-08-27 11:55 pm Permalink
hehe
"Why is there a watermelon there?" "Don't ask"
“Mr. President, I am a soldier. And I'm a damn good one…I am scared. I'm barely holding my... fudge, right now”
"The Declaration of War: the short version"
It is one of my all time favorite movies
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Haole Jim
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Joined: Jul 17, 2009
Posts: 395
From: central coast metro Chicago
| Posted: 2010-09-11 10:24 pm Permalink
Great fun to view, thank you for sharing.
looks like yaws be havin' big FUN creating!
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ccain
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Joined: Aug 09, 2009
Posts: 9
From: Temecula, CA
| Posted: 2010-09-12 01:58 am Permalink
WOW! Beautiful stuff A.T.!!!
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Atomic Tiki Punk
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Joined: Jul 19, 2009
Posts: 3999
From: Costa Misery
| Posted: 2010-11-06 8:52 pm Permalink
Someone was asking me about my frames a while ago, let me know if I did not get back to you?
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Potato.
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Joined: Jun 09, 2010
Posts: 91
From: Lincoln, NE
| Posted: 2011-12-03 10:51 am Permalink
I know this is digging way into the thread, but where did the Digga Digga Doo painting come from? The only mug my wife wants is that one, and I would love to find that painting too.
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Chuck Tatum is Tiki
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Joined: May 12, 2011
Posts: 1674
From: Southern Cailifornia
| Posted: 2011-12-03 11:31 am Permalink
That's our very own Brad Parker, I think you can still get one
go here for more info: http://www.tikiroom.com/tikicentral/bb/viewtopic.php?mode=viewtopic&topic=21212&forum=18&start=2835
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Chuck Tatum is Tiki
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Joined: May 12, 2011
Posts: 1674
From: Southern Cailifornia
| Posted: 2011-12-05 4:12 pm Permalink
Something new!
How to make a "Bamboo Partition"
I started with a section of 4' X 6' Bamboo fencing
Then using 1" X 2" pine strips, built a basic frame to fit the Bamboo
Then I use the 1" X 2" Pine strips to frame the sides of the frame
One side done, now flip it over...
Drop the Bamboo into the frame & drill holes on the top & bottom of the Bamboo about every foot, Fasten with screws & nail strips onto the frame to enclose it.
Cut 2, 2' sections of 2" X 4" for the legs & set screws to hold them firmly in place.
That's the basic partition, now lets finish it.
Used a hand torch to burn highlights & bring out the grain of the pine.
Give the frame a nice sanding, apply a wood stain of your choice
and seal with a good wood sealant.
Now for that extra touch, you can mount a Tiki mask or whatever floats your boat
on the partition for that little extra touch, here is what I used.
And what it looks like in place.
Cocktail time!
P.S. Sand the wood before you burn the grain, got a little ahead of the steps.
[ This Message was edited by: Chuck Tatum is Tiki 2011-12-05 16:53 ]
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WestADad
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Joined: Mar 31, 2009
Posts: 731
From: Tornado Alley
| Posted: 2011-12-06 11:00 am Permalink
That is nice, how much to ship that to me? 
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Chuck Tatum is Tiki
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From: Southern Cailifornia
| Posted: 2011-12-06 11:17 am Permalink
2 Dollars! it will cost ya 2 Dollars!
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