Post #227777 by Bay Park Buzzy on Thu, Apr 20, 2006 9:04 PM

As promised, I'm taking this time to respond to all who have taken interest enough in my work to contact me. First, I would like to thank who have contributed to the tools thread. I have found this to be most helpful to me in many different ways. If you are a carver and have not checked that thread, I highly recommend it.
Now for other ramblings and responses:
GMAN: Monson is a force to be reckoned with, that's for sure. He did lose to Liddell back in 2000(UFC 29). He's better and stronger now but I just do not see him being champion anytime soon. Too much talent out there...I do respect the saw, believe me, I do! Today's work, as tired as I was when I did it, fortunately required no sawing today. While we're talking about this, is that safety long john looking thing expensive? Also, does it deflect the blade or shed fibers to clog and stop it? It might be worth looking into ...
Alientiki: As far as I'm concerned, the UFC is NEVER off topic!! I will keep posting about tikis too, as long we're all still here. But in the meantime, there were about three seconds in Franklin-Louiseau fight where I thought that Loiseau was going to shock the world after he stunned Franklin. But then Franklin got up and, well you know...
Benzart: I think that you never tried sanding several pieces at the same time because you actually, unlike myself, sell your stuff. If I had customer waiting for a piece, I'd probably sand that sucker up while I was carving it just to get check in hand as soon as possible. On the serious side, I also let them accumulate over time to further dry. I'm always surprised when I get deep into some logs that are quite old and they are very wet inside. I'd like them to be dry as possible when I finally seal them. I'm still experimenting with ideal times to start each step in the process. There's always something else to worry about, it seems. Also, I have a Hard Arkansas abrasive stone that I use to sharpen my flat chisels. Should I be using this on my long handled gouges? They look like yours from the tools thread-the ones with the mirror shine that you referenced. Or should I get something better? And if it's not too much trouble, what technique should I use to sharpen them(Side, angle, frequency, etc.) Thanks in advance, again.
Pockytiki: She would dismiss my tiki work because they don't come from Classic Western Civilization traditions. She wanted thick paint and heavy, socially controversial subject matter only. I ended up with an A in her class because I went to her art exhibit and started painting just like she did-Sloppy with about $35 in paint o the canvas.
Benzart: Yes, I would like to meet Gary. Tell me more...
Johnny P: I read the safety thread after my accident. If I knew about it back then, I'd have taken some pictures to share (and scare)
Mctiki: Thanks, it's always nice to hear complements...
TikiG: Where you been? Oh yeah, probably working on that scavenger hunt. Did you find the influence for #13 yet. You should start on that one. I think it might be the easiest to find. His stuff is all over this site...
Well, I think that catches me up for now. Hope to hear from you all soon.