Post #335536 by Tamapoutini on Sat, Sep 29, 2007 4:36 PM

On 2007-09-24 09:09, Robin wrote:
Hi KS. Wish I could help with your question....I do remember seeing some huge diamond hole saws...maybe that would work.

Looking forward to your next project.

Kia ora KS - Robins onto it; the only 'simple' way to remove large amounts of stone like that is to core-drill out the central waste/unwanted stone. Monumental masons (headstone guys) often have industrial sized cores for drilling out flowerpot holes (well ours does anyway..); perhaps they might lend a hand? You can buy quite a range of inexpensive diamond cores nowdays (Chinese 'crimped' tools - crimping diamonds into the cutting edge seems to be the cheapest method of attaching them), perhaps even cost effective enough for this one job..?

Keep us posted on any progress. I for one am happy to see any non-tiki pieces youre carving too - email me privately if you dont want to rock the TC waka by posting them here..

Tama :)