Post #331070 by Tamapoutini on Fri, Sep 7, 2007 6:04 PM

On 2007-09-07 07:20, JohnnyP wrote:

Some of the purists might argue, but a $3 chisel from Walmart will remove more wood than a $35 gouge from Stubi that you won't purchase because it is too expensive.

By the way, how do I get Tama's book?

True. I also agree that you wont appreciate the benefits of a good tool unless youve cut your teeth with crappy ones - ditto material quality/cost too..

PS: I hope you realise there is no book.. :lol:

PPS: but here are a few more I would recommend to our newbies:

-No Sort of Iron - Culture of Cook's Polynesians. edited by Roger Duff
Great book with general coverage of main Polynesian Island Groups. Heaps of pics of tools, weapons, art..

-The Decorative Arts of the New Zealand Maori by Terrence Barrow.
An oldie but a goodie. Similar depth and coverage to above but specific to NZ Maori.

-Mana Pounamu/NZ Jade by Russell Beck (for the apprentice Jadi)
This is the bible of NZ pounamu & will give you the best insight into 'my' world, short of coming over here and seeing for yourself. Saves a lot of walking once you get here too, and includes much that is no longer seen...

-Kahui Whetu. Contemporary Maori Art; a carvers perspective.
Not just for the newbies.. Featuring the work of Roi Toia & Todd Couper. 100% blow-your-pants-off, face-melting brilliance. These guys are at the cutting edge of contemporary woodcarving. Insanely well designed, executed & finished. Contemp but fully versed in tradition. If youre thinking of aiming high; these are the guys you want to be...

Tama :)