doubravsky - first tiki - some questions - Tiki Carving

M McTiki Member Sunny Florida Joined: Aug 22, 2004 Posts: 1962	M McTiki Posted posted on Mon, Aug 29, 2005 10:22 AM Sandy, I wouldn't seal the wood until all the carving is done. Even if you hit wet wood (and you will if it's fresh) I typically take a break and let it air out. I have come back to it an hour later to find it completely dry and ready to cut again. No matter, if you dont mind cutting it wet then press on. You can't hurt palm wood unlike hardwoods. My experience with cabbage and sabal palm has been very good even when using freshly downed logs. Just have fun. Besides, cutting them wet conserves on the dust!!! We all know what that's about right?

Sandy, I wouldn't seal the wood until all the carving is done. Even if you hit wet wood (and you will if it's fresh) I typically take a break and let it air out. I have come back to it an hour later to find it completely dry and ready to cut again. No matter, if you dont mind cutting it wet then press on. You can't hurt palm wood unlike hardwoods. My experience with cabbage and sabal palm has been very good even when using freshly downed logs. Just have fun. Besides, cutting them wet conserves on the dust!!! We all know what that's about right?

Post #182726 by McTiki on Mon, Aug 29, 2005 10:22 AM