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S Sneakytiki Tiki Socialite Boise, Idaho Joined: Mar 31, 2003 Posts: 1795	S Sneakytiki Posted posted on Sat, Apr 14, 2007 12:08 AM On 2007-04-13 20:11, Benzart wrote: The Next one is Always better, but this one looks great for a first. Well done! BenZ, Mahalo! I wasn't quite done yet, straightened out alot of symmetry issues everywhere, it lost alot of the muscle in the arms due to wood grain issues while doing so. I dunno if there is enuf tiki left to sand at this point, might try oiling him instead, what do u reckon? On 2007-04-13 19:32, JohnnyP wrote: Like everybody else said - sandpaper or emery boards and a lot of patience. But, This guy has a lot a character just the way it is. Sanding will take away a bit of that character. Nice job though. Looking forward to the next one. Jp, I really appreciate the compliments. Maybe I should try oiling him with linseed oil and skipping the sanding? On 2007-04-13 13:55, Paipo wrote: Hmm, I'm not so sure about that. I'd be pretty happy if it turned out as well as the one you've done. I have tried some basic cuts & shaping on a bit of firewood and this whole "working with the grain" thing has me pretty perplexed. I think I'll try using what I know (handpiece/rotary tools) along with a little knife whittlin' when I get stuck into it. Jade has a grain, so it's important when cutting the stone to go with the grain (much like slabbing wood I guess) so you get a nice surface to work with. It's also vital to use the grain lengthways on a long slender design for strength. The beach stone I use is pretty uniform and can be cut any old way you like, but doesn't have the strength that the "grain" structure provides. Thanx again Paipo! With your electric tools I think shaping will be alot better. I just can't do what I want with the exacto tip/side. That's interesting about jade grain. Jade is really something, beautiful stuff, blood of the sun god some Indians say. New pix (; With Mom and Dad. A-Ho-Ya! S T To drown sorrow, where should one jump first and best? "Certainly not water. Water rusts you." -Frank Sinatra [ Edited by: Sneakytiki 2007-04-14 00:28 ] [ Edited by: Sneakytiki 2007-04-14 00:30 ]

On 2007-04-13 20:11, Benzart wrote:
The Next one is Always better, but this one looks great for a first. Well done!

BenZ,

Mahalo! I wasn't quite done yet, straightened out alot of symmetry issues everywhere, it lost alot of the muscle in the arms due to wood grain issues while doing so.

I dunno if there is enuf tiki left to sand at this point, might try oiling him instead, what do u reckon?

On 2007-04-13 19:32, JohnnyP wrote:
Like everybody else said - sandpaper or emery boards and a lot of patience. But, This guy has a lot a character just the way it is. Sanding will take away a bit of that character. Nice job though. Looking forward to the next one.

Jp,

I really appreciate the compliments. Maybe I should try oiling him with linseed oil and skipping the sanding?

On 2007-04-13 13:55, Paipo wrote:
Hmm, I'm not so sure about that. I'd be pretty happy if it turned out as well as the one you've done. I have tried some basic cuts & shaping on a bit of firewood and this whole "working with the grain" thing has me pretty perplexed. I think I'll try using what I know (handpiece/rotary tools) along with a little knife whittlin' when I get stuck into it.
Jade has a grain, so it's important when cutting the stone to go with the grain (much like slabbing wood I guess) so you get a nice surface to work with. It's also vital to use the grain lengthways on a long slender design for strength. The beach stone I use is pretty uniform and can be cut any old way you like, but doesn't have the strength that the "grain" structure provides.

Thanx again Paipo! With your electric tools I think shaping will be alot better. I just can't do what I want with the exacto tip/side. That's interesting about jade grain. Jade is really something, beautiful stuff, blood of the sun god some Indians say.

New pix (;

With Mom and Dad.

A-Ho-Ya!
S T

To drown sorrow, where should one jump first and best? "Certainly not water. Water rusts you." -Frank Sinatra

[ Edited by: Sneakytiki 2007-04-14 00:28 ]

[ Edited by: Sneakytiki 2007-04-14 00:30 ]

Post #299167 by Sneakytiki on Sat, Apr 14, 2007 12:08 AM