Q & A for beginners. - Tiki Carving

T tikitony Tiki Socialite Ventura, CA Joined: Aug 18, 2002 Posts: 861	T tikitony Posted posted on Sat, Jun 12, 2004 2:29 AM The Wood: • What is the best wood to use? Palm • What is the easiest wood to carve? Palm • What is the worst wood to use? Eucaliptus • How long should the wood dry? don't wait, cracks are good! • What is your personal favorite kind of wood? Palm The Tools: • What are the essentials tools needed for small carvings? dremmel with flex shaft • What are the essentials tools needed for large carvings? Chainsaw: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=2956 , angle grinder : http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=03150 , sander, propane torch • Is there any other stuff I need? stain, and/or clear coat • Where can I find some decent tools at reasonable prices? Home Depot, or http://www.harborfreight.com

The Wood:
• What is the best wood to use? Palm
• What is the easiest wood to carve? Palm
• What is the worst wood to use? Eucaliptus
• How long should the wood dry? don't wait, cracks are good!
• What is your personal favorite kind of wood? Palm

The Tools:
• What are the essentials tools needed for small carvings? dremmel with flex shaft
• What are the essentials tools needed for large carvings? Chainsaw: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=2956 , angle grinder : http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=03150 , sander, propane torch
• Is there any other stuff I need? stain, and/or clear coat
• Where can I find some decent tools at reasonable prices? Home Depot, or http://www.harborfreight.com

Post #96022 by tikitony on Sat, Jun 12, 2004 2:29 AM