Post #180336 by Davez_tikiz on Wed, Aug 17, 2005 1:22 PM

Well, after realizing that I can't afford to possibly buy all the tikis I need for my place, and after driving by the Mexican fan palm logs in the field near my work, and lurking around here for a while, I realized it's time to try my hand at this... and maybe someone like me with NO carving experience could make this work.

I read the carving post, and lots of others...

Went and bought some chisels at Home Depot. Snagged four palm logs and started debarking one last night. Got about halfway done with only one finger bleeding.

I went to Rockler's Woodworking today to ask about sharpening the chisels, and first was given a sharpening book, then taken over to some palm tools, then he suggested that I come to their Tuesday carving class and ask question rather than buy anything yet.

I did manage to buy a draw knife... hopefully that will make the debarking a little easier.

Can anyone point me to some info on sharpening? Should I get a stone, or a grinder?

I'll post a pic soon... can't do it from work.

Thanks for info!!