Post #205547 by Benzart on Tue, Jan 3, 2006 7:09 PM

Thanks JimmyM, Tell lil Hannah, we are still kickin' for old folks. Glad you got your "fix" today

Sam, I Wish I could be carving out of butter, this coconut log is fairly tough, but a PLEASURE to carve. I'm enjoying it. Thanks for the props

Finky, He's starting to Squirm a bit. He didn't like that Chisel on his butt a bit. He's gonna be kickin' MY Ass if I don't hurry him up a bit. Thanks for the comps too.

Loki, thanks for the kind words, Sometimes I will use a grinder before the whole thing is done, Even though I know I shouldn't. Sanding impregnates the wood with silicate's which destroy chisels. Sometimes I just can't wait to see how it is going to look and I break the rules a bit.

Johnny And Loki, a lot of the smooth surfaces you see are from chisel alone. you can get a very smooth finish without sandpaper. it takes a little more effort, but it saves eating all that dust. Using a #3sweep gouge, flat side down produces a fine finish on a rounded surface. Try it, you Can do it.

GMAN, he is going to receive some detail you wouldn't expect on a man of his stature.
At this point, I'm not sure how he will finish out, maybe a Dark Mahogany. Thanks for the props, I Need all those I can get.

This tiki is being such a Pleasure to work. The wood just about molds itself.
Thanks everyone for all the kind words and encouragement-you have given me.
HappyHappyHappy