Post #816045 by Aaron's Akua on Fri, Jun 20, 2025 4:12 PM

Hi Folks! It been 16 years since I carved (or tried to carve) anything. It was one of those things where work responsibilities begin to take over to the point where you're left with little to no free time to pursue the hobbies and activities that you love. For years now, I've been daydreaming about it and thinking that as soon as I retire I'll have plenty of time to carve again. Well, that day has finally come! So I thought I'd poke my head in here and see what's up... who's still around from the old days, and who's joined since I dropped out. Looking forward to sharing tips and discussing carving methods like in the old days.

I really just got started again but thought I'd share something that I'm working on - it's a large wall clock, about 32" diameter using reclaimed wood from a wooden cable spool. I'd say it's not tiki-specific like most of my other carvings, but more of an island vibe (sea, sand, and flora) inspired by our many trips to Hawaii, with Monstera leaves, some mosaic style inlay using seashell chips, and sisal rope. Some of these items are strategically placed over the fasteners, holes and other features of the spool-top that I wanted to cover up.

Here's some pics... At the moment I've got it all roughed out with the palm router, and chiseled up a bit with the Foredom wood carver. Lots of sanding and cleanup still to be done before staining and applying the mosaic and rope. I'm still working on the design of the clock face, which will be fastened over the middle parts.

[ Edited by Aaron's Akua on 2025-06-20 16:12:53 ]

[ Edited by Aaron's Akua on 2025-06-20 16:13:50 ]