Post #502789 by AlohaStation on Thu, Jan 7, 2010 9:59 AM

The new guy is looking great. You can see how you are progressing!!

I'm in the process of carving some wet Coconut as well, kind of as an experiment. The log may appear dry on the outside but the inside is still soggy. It carves great when wet - no splinters and it takes small detail nicely. However - some pieces that I carved a month ago are beginning to dry. They are covered in mold, cracking and have warped (2 halfs that were fresh cut). It is cracking in a curious way and I look forward to when I can finish them - another month of drying and I will work on them again. I also have a whole log that I started. It has some issues but mostly because I cut too deep. The interior wood is more fiberous and less prone to hold together. Palm rot is a serious concern as well. Good luck!