Post #451333 by waiipo on Sat, May 2, 2009 7:49 PM

On 2009-04-27 14:15, Tiki Advice wrote:
I love the surfer tiki - I'm truly inspired to do my own. Do you have any tips? What wood did you use? I'm new to carving. As far as tools - I'm looking to get a set off Ebay but there are so many that vary in size and angle - which do you recommend?
Thanks.

I suggest the large Flexcut chisels, thats all I have, but have been looking at the smaller set as well, I want to get more detailed as time goes along. This wood I do believe was a cherry wood, nice soft wood, was great to work with. and I used a chain saw to cut away alot of the stock, sometime you have to use a power tool here and there, a dremel kit someimes will help with some cosmetics, but learn to do by hand first.. most of all have fun, get lost in your work!! It keeps my hands busy, and my mouth shut, which is a good thing my wife says.. :)