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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
|  Posted: 2004-01-30 6:49 pm Permalink
Well I finally dug up all the tools and begun work on this little Maori guy. It is about half done and I hope I can finish it up in the next few days. It is 1 1/2 inches tall.
Here it is from yesterday. 
Here is current state  and  The wood looks like Walnut, but has a fairly open grain.
Is It gonna turn out any good?? I'll have a long way to go to get there,
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Tiki Diablo
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From: socal
| Posted: 2004-01-30 8:53 pm Permalink
Well, it is about freakin time! Don't stop champ. You'll be at fighting weight in no time. Like in 10 minutes by the looks of your latest carving.
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8FT Tiki
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| Posted: 2004-01-31 12:08 am Permalink
Wow man that's some intricate work. Now I remember you....you're the guy who wrote The Lord's Prayer 28 times on a grain of rice.
Couldn't you find a smaller piece of wood?
What did you prop up the sofa with when you chopped off the leg to make that?
OK seriously, that is nice. What is it going to be, an amulet or ????
He's ready to carve & gouge a new masterpiece folks....CAN SOMEONE DONATE BENZART A FEW GOOD LOGS?
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Sam Gambino
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| Posted: 2004-01-31 01:56 am Permalink
Benzart, that really is cool! To me, the fact that it is so small adds to its appeal as well. The design would make a great chunky silver ring.
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Basement Kahuna
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From: Jawja Province, Isle of North America
| Posted: 2004-01-31 10:20 am Permalink
That's the tops...Glad it was here for all to witness! I'd say all of us other guys should brace ourselves to be put to shame...Wanna do a big Hale Tiki tiki? I know Brad needs stuff and the sources are limited..
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OceaOtica
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From: la, home of Tiki Ti
| Posted: 2004-01-31 11:19 am Permalink
Benz, you still got it (in the voice of ralph the mouth)
That is really cool, would like to wear that as a charm.
more please.
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-01-31 11:33 am Permalink
Thanks, I doubt though anyone is gonna be Put to shame , Especially you BK.
I don't think I'm up to anything Big, though I'd love to be able to do some Hale Tiki stuff. Let me know how I can help.
Tikitanked, thanks, when I finish this one I'll definately do some more.
Gotta work my way back up since my tools are very limited for now.
There is a Wood Carvers show next weekend in Port Saint Lucie and maybe I can squeeze a few bucks from the wife to get a few tools ..
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OceaOtica
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From: la, home of Tiki Ti
| Posted: 2004-01-31 11:40 am Permalink
Hope you score some good tools. let me know if you make more of the maori heads and are willing to sell or trade one.
thanks
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TikiBud
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| Posted: 2004-01-31 6:50 pm Permalink
Benzart, that would make a great necklace. Glad to see you back at it!
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-01-31 8:24 pm Permalink
Thanks, tiis one is already on a leather neck loop. When it is finished, I have some white Oak that may turn into some Maori carvings, there are many I would like to try.The Maori art is very intricate and demanding. I hope I can do it justice.BasementKahuna has met the ancient carver spirit and he knows the beauty of the maori.He has the carvings as proof. When I get more done I'll have to toss around what a fair price would be.
benzart
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tikitony
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| Posted: 2004-01-31 10:09 pm Permalink
you rock dude! Great detail, I think I smell Ben Davis limited edition Tiki Farm mug...
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Basement Kahuna
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From: Jawja Province, Isle of North America
| Posted: 2004-01-31 10:19 pm Permalink
Ben, I saw a stock of old Tropicana postcards today, but the wrong era..(1960's?). I'd love to have one with one of your carvings in the photo...Do any such postcards exist that you know of?
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Benzart
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From: Port Saint Lucie, Florida
| Posted: 2004-02-01 06:47 am Permalink
BK, None that I know of were made, but it sure seems likley they would have made some.
I will ask around to see what is available, I'd like some too.
We may just have to make our own.
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FLOUNDERart
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From: Orlando Florida
| Posted: 2004-02-01 10:19 am Permalink
Nice start Ben. So how did it feel? Are you excited about getting back into it, and did you ever think that you would carve again after ten years?
I'm still planning on coming to see you at some time, but right now I have commissions piled to the ceiling. Do you plan on going to Hukilau in Fort Lauderdale in September?
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beatnikfly
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From: Austin, TX
| Posted: 2004-02-01 10:39 am Permalink
Nice - look forward to seeing more.
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