KINO's carving thread.... - Tiki Carving

K Kino Member Valley of The Sun (Phoenix, AZ) Joined: Aug 16, 2009 Posts: 100	K Kino Posted posted on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 12:34 PM Hey all, First - tikigodz and Big tiki scott, mahalo for da kind words. Now, I need some Tiki help. I am pretty satisfied with this guy so far, and I decided that I like the chiseled edges look, but I am not happy with the tight areas. I cant figure out how to get these areas smoothed out and/or sanded nicely. These spots are going with the grain and if I try to just chisel, the grain rips apart and does not cooperate with smoothness. I am really anxious to finish this one, but this hurdle is getting to me. Any one have suggestions ? here are some pics of the areas I am talking about.

Hey all,
First - tikigodz and Big tiki scott, mahalo for da kind words.

Now, I need some Tiki help.
I am pretty satisfied with this guy so far, and I decided that I like the chiseled edges look, but I am not happy with the tight areas. I cant figure out how to get these areas smoothed out and/or sanded nicely. These spots are going with the grain and if I try to just chisel, the grain rips apart and does not cooperate with smoothness.
I am really anxious to finish this one, but this hurdle is getting to me.
Any one have suggestions ?

here are some pics of the areas I am talking about.

Post #488999 by Kino on Mon, Oct 19, 2009 12:34 PM