How I used to waste my week-ends... - Tiki Carving

B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Sat, Aug 26, 2006 5:34 AM It is Easier while still wet. Notice the grinder marks on the Cutting side of your chisel? It was sharpened on a bench grinder, or it Looks like it was. When you put that into any wood, the small jagged edge becomes a Large jagged edge. Doa search here for sharpening chisels and try to get your chisels a bit sharper before continuing. Sharpening is something that sooner or later we all have to learn how to do. It kind of sneeks up on you and before you know it you are saying"Hmm, Why is it not cutting as good as it used to?". Another thing about all palms, they are full of sand and even an ocassional stone or 2 gets imbedded into the bark or the wood. I know of 1 guy down here who Loves carving Queen palms. He starts by cleaning out the soft center and is left with 1 to 3 inches of hard wood which he carves. It cures Very Hard, I have Seen it with my Own eyes. Hope this helps.

It is Easier while still wet. Notice the grinder marks on the Cutting side of your chisel? It was sharpened on a bench grinder, or it Looks like it was. When you put that into any wood, the small jagged edge becomes a Large jagged edge. Doa search here for sharpening chisels and try to get your chisels a bit sharper before continuing. Sharpening is something that sooner or later we all have to learn how to do. It kind of sneeks up on you and before you know it you are saying"Hmm, Why is it not cutting as good as it used to?". Another thing about all palms, they are full of sand and even an ocassional stone or 2 gets imbedded into the bark or the wood.
I know of 1 guy down here who Loves carving Queen palms. He starts by cleaning out the soft center and is left with 1 to 3 inches of hard wood which he carves. It cures Very Hard, I have Seen it with my Own eyes.
Hope this helps.

Post #250830 by Benzart on Sat, Aug 26, 2006 5:34 AM