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TikiGuy
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Sep 05, 2002
Posts: 65
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
|  Posted: 2002-09-12 6:06 pm Permalink
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Turbogod
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 14, 2002
Posts: 1219 | Posted: 2002-09-12 10:42 pm Permalink
I've got a few chisels. I do like using a Dremill Tool. Does the fine detail work and outlines well.
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tikitony
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Joined: Aug 18, 2002
Posts: 854
From: Ventura, CA
| Posted: 2002-09-13 01:23 am Permalink
I like to throw my pet cHiggers at the wood to see what they outline for me, then I take all the credit.
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Biotron2000
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Joined: Apr 13, 2002
Posts: 248
From: Bakersfield, California
| Posted: 2002-09-13 09:15 am Permalink
The "transporatorium" page is just coming through as code. I have Java, Flashe, et al, but can't see what's there.
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horizon mombo
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Sep 30, 2002
Posts: 28
From: Westminster,Calif.
| Posted: 2002-10-02 4:32 pm Permalink
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On 2002-07-09 12:43, Mattio wrote:
I went out and bought a set of chisels and a pair of gloves! I only wear one glove so the hand I am holding it with doesn't get splinters in it. I just started out on a small block of wood and now I am working on a small pole!
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There are some other details,like proper
footwear so as not to lose a toe or foot as
"CC" risks all the time with his chain saw
and bare feet.
Manual cutting is slower but more controllable than is electric or gas.
I prefer electric saw for foam tikis,
and manual tools on wood.
Keep all body parts away from area downrange of the blade(Direction of force).
When, or if a chain saw is used,be prepared always for sht to occur.
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horizon mombo
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Sep 30, 2002
Posts: 28
From: Westminster,Calif.
| Posted: 2002-10-02 4:39 pm Permalink
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On 2002-07-12 11:36, Tiki By CC wrote:
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On 2002-07-09 08:00, bamboo ben wrote:
Before you start carving tiki, you must pray. Pray to not cut a finger off. Pray that the splinters don't hurt that bad for weeks.
Pray that the arthritus
won't come till later.
Good One BB! Should I send 'em my pic?!? -=CC=- Pray that you won't gouge your hand, leg or fore-arm.
Everything should be cool if none of this happens.
Enjoy!!
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CC, I told you at the oasis,get some protection on your members!
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horizon mombo
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Sep 30, 2002
Posts: 28
From: Westminster,Calif.
| Posted: 2002-10-02 4:42 pm Permalink
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On 2002-07-09 12:43, Mattio wrote:
I went out and bought a set of chisels and a pair of gloves! I only wear one glove so the hand I am holding it with doesn't get splinters in it. I just started out on a small block of wood and now I am working on a small pole!
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There are some other details,like proper
footwear so as not to lose a toe or foot as
"CC" risks all the time with his chain saw
and bare feet.
Manual cutting is slower but more controllable than is electric or gas.
I prefer electric saw for foam tikis,
and manual tools on wood.
Keep all body parts away from area downrange of the blade(Direction of force).
When, or if a chain saw is used,be prepared always for sht to occur.
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Luckydesigns
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 15, 2002
Posts: 1892
From: Costa Mesa
| Posted: 2002-10-03 12:35 pm Permalink
Anybody know where to get a good set of v-shaped wood chisels?
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Turbogod
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 14, 2002
Posts: 1219 | Posted: 2002-10-03 1:23 pm Permalink
They have/had some at Home Depot, in the tools section.
Here is my first carving. I think I am pretty done with this one.
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Tiki Diablo
Grand Member (8 years) 
Joined: Jun 24, 2002
Posts: 1890
From: socal
| Posted: 2002-10-03 2:46 pm Permalink
Try Rockler woodworking supply in Orange. You can try Flexcut chisels. These are american made and good for the price. Other brands of high quality are Two Cherries, Henry Taylor, and Robert Sorby.
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Kentiki
Tiki Centralite
Joined: Mar 24, 2002
Posts: 86
From: Miami
| Posted: 2002-10-03 3:13 pm Permalink
Or also try Highland Hardware in Atlanta at:
http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com/
They sell online, but if you can go to this store, it's amazing!
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Caber-Net
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 120
From: Manchester, CT
| Posted: 2002-10-03 4:10 pm Permalink
[Here is my first carving. I think I am pretty done with this one.
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www.woodcraft.com for all kinds of carving stuff.
btw turbo, what kind of wood did you end up using? I heard morning wood is not the best.
Mark
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Turbogod
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Jun 14, 2002
Posts: 1219 | Posted: 2002-10-03 6:12 pm Permalink
Don't know what kind of wood it is. My friend works at a golf course and when the trees get knocked over during the summer storms he gets the grounds guys to give him pretty decent sized logs. Probably elm.
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Luckydesigns
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Sep 15, 2002
Posts: 1892
From: Costa Mesa
| Posted: 2002-10-03 7:16 pm Permalink
Thanks for the help, I'm going to check out that place in Orange.
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stockup
Member
Joined: Apr 19, 2007
Posts: 4 | Posted: 2007-04-20 11:49 am Permalink
I have been trying my hand at tiki carving and made about 5 various ones. I look at some of the ones on this site, and I see my work has a little something left to be desired. I was wondering what type of tools everyone uses to get such smooth finishes on some that I have seen? I generally just used a 14inch chainsaw, but it becomes not useful on a 4foot log or less because of the detail I like. Then out of neccesity I would use flat chisels like you find in a hardware store I had lying around. I just got an arbortech power carving blade for a 4" die grinder. I think I can knock out a lot more big and some smaller areas with it to save time hand chipping away pieces. Any thoughts or tools you all find very helpful? I like the idea about using clay models to start with. I just purchased some the other day. I would love any thoughts on help at all in regards to my took selection. Also anyone have an idea about sealants like Teke oil or a prefered method anyone of you all use to keep them from rottin gif they are meant to be kept outside? I would appreciate any help! Just to show the results I get with a 14inch chainsaw and flat hardware store chisels here is a nearly complete one I just did. (minus sealing it and smoothing it, and burning to make the features stand out.) Also one I finished and burned and sealed in polyurethane. I know though there has to be some easier tools that make the work quick, and more professional.
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