Post #733372 by nicework on Thu, Dec 18, 2014 7:53 AM

Thank you Tiki Central. I am also very grateful for the advise I have been getting from my predecessor here on Tiki Central, I Do not want to mention any names because I might miss some one who has encouraged me and has given me helpful advice, You know who you are.

So I say that to say this. This is what my predecessors have told me. Sabal palm is key for tikis and if kept indoors will last a very long time ,if not they can last up to 5 years out side. Washington palm is also good not to much bark. but they can rot faster outside,

Pine is fair but it is very sappy. Oak is good but hard as hell and can split. the choice wood to carve is Cedar and Cypress. Well this is what the God of my understanding has provided for me. I feel uncomfortable mentioning God because some may not believe. But who else can I thank.

ALL MINE! Thank you Jehovah,Jesus Tangaroa Universe, Buda, Ala Krishna what ever it has been the God of your understanding.

I am going to wait to get a sthl 150 with carving bar. This was the tool that Soul Surf recommended. Also a mini sander before I begin,

Looking forward to see if I can carve this new medium I have not carved wood yet just palms

[ Edited by: nicework 2014-12-18 07:55 ]