Post #262177 by Benzart on Sun, Oct 22, 2006 6:54 AM

Looking Really Great Tama. The wood looks fairly soft and with a pretty wide, open grain that we would call "Chippie". Meaning when you get to small detail and try to remove one small chip, a Large chunk comes off instead. That makes you do one of 2 things; Alter the piece to accomodate the missing piece, or Glue the piece back on with super glue and continue on. Most carvers keep a tube of super-glue handy for that And it's also good for closing fresh, bleeding wounds caused bt sharp tools meeting soft skin. ( We get to call those things "Tiki Bites").
What does the wood smell like? was there any Bark on it?, Just trying to figure out what kind of wood it is.
Take Paip up on those curved chisels (they're called "Gouges")they will make all the diffrence in the world.
Just keep postinmg pictures, you're doing great.