Post #226663 by SCTikiShack on Thu, Apr 13, 2006 9:00 PM

Lake Surfer,

My prayers have been answered, I actually got some fun waves this morning. It was rather crowded like it normally is in Santa Cruz. I almost had to give someone the bad manners speech for trying to paddle around me. Lately, I have been kind of an enforcer out in the water to surfers who try to catch everyones waves.

Those pesky neighbors. Don't you love passive aggressive neighbors who won't say anything. They sure seem to like to dole out dirty looks and let their dogs poop everywhere. I'm about ready to confront one such neighbor and see what his issue is.

It must have been quite a challenge carving a ten footer with only chisels. I wouldn't know where to start. Check out the progress pics of the third big boy.

Hopefully our paths will cross one day and we can score some waves.

tfisherart,

Thanks, I love being able to use redwood. It is a nice soft wood to work with and cuts like butter. The only drawback is that they are super toxic and will destroy your lungs over time if you fail to use a respirator.

Unga Bunga,
Unfortunately, I don't really have a studio. I do a little carving in my backyard, but mostly my work is done in the Soquel Mountains. Whenever you make it up here, I can take you on the sc tiki tour and up to my mountain retreat if you so desire.

J.S.G.
I appreciate the plugs. By looking at your website it looks like you like to use Redwood too. I love the chair that you made, is it out of one chunk of wood? One day, I have this dream of carving a tiki so big that I can use its mouth for a chair. The tongue will be shaped ergonomically to make it comfortable.

Thanks again,
Will