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drying sable trunks |
palmlover
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Joined: Jan 21, 2011
Posts: 9 |  Posted: 2011-01-21 6:39 pm Permalink
hay everyone, i'm new at carving tikis. i have a good supply of sable palms at my work. palm nursery in charlotte nc. i have about 6 12-15ft tall. need to know how to dry the trunks out and keep them from rotting after they are carved.
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atomictonytiki
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: May 14, 2002
Posts: 1267
From: Bangkok
| Posted: 2011-01-21 6:56 pm Permalink
I'm sorry to chip in with a spurious reply but I first thought this thread was about drying swimming costumes made of fur...
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VampiressRN
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Joined: Nov 23, 2006
Posts: 5089
From: Sin City Lincoln Hills (NorCal)
| Posted: 2011-01-21 7:51 pm Permalink
Ha!!!
I thought it was:
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MadDogMike
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Joined: Mar 30, 2008
Posts: 6412
From: The Anvil of the Sun
| Posted: 2011-01-21 8:52 pm Permalink
My first thought was fur too 
Welcome to TC PalmLover. You might want to post your question in the Carving section, those are the people who can help you.
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Hakalugi
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Joined: Aug 10, 2004
Posts: 2805
From: Redondo Beach, CA
| Posted: 2011-01-21 9:16 pm Permalink
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On 2011-01-21 20:52, MadDogMike wrote:
... You might want to post your question in the Carving section, those are the people who can help you.
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Moved!
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wplugger
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jul 09, 2006
Posts: 161 | Posted: 2011-01-22 05:15 am Permalink
I'm a palm fan too.
It's EZ on the tool & hands.
I like them still kinda wet & fresh.
They will start drying as you carve them.
When your done keep them inside & dry.
They will dry out, get light & last forever.
Put them outside they get wet & god takes them back.
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