Q & A for beginners. - Tiki Carving

P Polynesiac Tiki Socialite San Pedro, CA Joined: Jan 29, 2004 Posts: 2099	P Polynesiac Posted posted on Sun, Jun 13, 2004 11:58 AM I'd say Tikitony hit the nail on the head for the equipment you need. The only thing I would add is a good quality dust mask (when grinding palm that dust smells nasty - I can only imagine what it's doing to my lungs) and some eye protection. When Ben says "let the chips fly" he ain't kidding. :) As far as cheap tools...well I wish I had ventured into harbour freight before I bought some of my tools...but anyway...for chisels and other hand tools you can try swap meets and yard sales, then all you need to do is sharpen them. Exacto knife?...Damn that's pretty good. Probably took a while too. Keep us updated with the progress!

I'd say Tikitony hit the nail on the head for the equipment you need.

The only thing I would add is a good quality dust mask (when grinding palm that dust smells nasty - I can only imagine what it's doing to my lungs) and some eye protection. When Ben says "let the chips fly" he ain't kidding. :)

As far as cheap tools...well I wish I had ventured into harbour freight before I bought some of my tools...but anyway...for chisels and other hand tools you can try swap meets and yard sales, then all you need to do is sharpen them.

Exacto knife?...Damn that's pretty good. Probably took a while too. Keep us updated with the progress!

Post #96168 by Polynesiac on Sun, Jun 13, 2004 11:58 AM