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KAHAKA posted on 08/02/2004

I finally figured out how to make my photo gallery page accesible to all

Tapa Lamp Gallery @ Flickr

As I've said before, if anyone is in need of one or some of these, please PM or email.

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tiki5-0 posted on 08/02/2004

looks like you found your niche with those lamps. they look great!! keep them coming.

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Raffertiki posted on 08/03/2004

Excellent work. I can't choose a favorite.

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Tiki-Toa posted on 08/03/2004

I wanna see, but if I look, I know I will want, and if I want, I will get, if I get, MY WIFE WILL FREAKIN KILL ME. One of these days I am getting one, she actually liked the one you just had on ebay, so if she likey and I can hope and dream to be in the glow of a sweet Kahaka lamp someday.

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KAHAKA posted on 08/04/2004

Thanks you guys. You da coolest!

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Aaron's Akua posted on 08/04/2004

These are all great. I specially loved the UFO lamp. My favorite, and probably the simplest to make, are the Bamboo track lighting.

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KAHAKA posted on 08/04/2004

The U.F.O. lamp was the 1st one I made. I miss that darn thing for sentimemtal reasons. We were tight.

It's now hanging above a table at Primo Kimo's Kahiki Moon. At least it's in a good place (not to mention cool and totally bitchin').

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Octane posted on 08/05/2004

very nice, all of them look excellent.

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Tiki-bot posted on 08/06/2004

Yesterday I got my Kahaka lamp I won on ebay and it's a beaut. The wife and I love it and can't wait to hang it in the corner of living room over one of our big Keigs' tikis.

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KAHAKA posted on 08/06/2004

'EEEEY, I'm glad you guys dig it! You know where to find me if you need another. Thanks for the props, Octane.

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I just wanted to say that I ordered a large Tapa swag lamp from Chad last month, and the pics do not due them justice. The craftsmanship is top notch, and I wouldn't go anywhere else for such a lamp. Thanks again Chad, it looks great.

Aaron

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KAHAKA posted on 09/14/2004

This one I've made to keep. I've wanted a lamp this style since I first saw one. It now rests in the corner of my bedroom...

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Update... this hut is hanging in the Kona Club in Oakland, Ca.

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DawnTiki posted on 09/14/2004

Kahaka, that is one sna"ZAZZ"y lamp! Great job!

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Polynesiac posted on 09/14/2004

Kahaka - your lamps are the best - totally tiki-riffic. Love the style...

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KAHAKA posted on 09/14/2004

Thanks guys. I like makin' 'em.

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FLOUNDERart posted on 10/04/2004

Dude, Your lamps absolutely kick ass.

You da man.

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Slacks Ferret posted on 10/05/2004

Truly Inspirational! When the time comes, I'm getting me a Kahaka lamp!

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hala bullhiki posted on 10/05/2004

ditto

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KAHAKA posted on 10/05/2004

Thanks guys. Let me know when ya'll are ready!

Flounder, are you down for a trade sometime in the near future?

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McDougall posted on 10/06/2004

KAHAKA I love that last lamp! I hope you are still down for a trade in the near future.

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FLOUNDERart posted on 10/06/2004

On 2004-10-05 13:03, KAHAKA wrote:
Thanks guys. Let me know when ya'll are ready!

Flounder, are you down for a trade sometime in the near future?

Absolutely.

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Chongolio posted on 10/06/2004

Thanks for sharing the pics Kahaka. I am totally blown away by all those lamps. One day one of those will be shining their light in my shack.
Dig it,
Chongolio

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tikiwinebear posted on 10/06/2004

Most excellent lamps, Kahaka. Love the last pic you posted.. looks like a little grass shack I once vacationed in! Great crafting and imagination. And to think, I am still trying to figure out how to split bamboo easily. :o)

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KAHAKA posted on 10/07/2004

McDougall, I'm definitely up, or down, or all around for a trade one of these days. Gots to have me one of those fine Mahog Moais.

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Benzart posted on 10/07/2004

Sweet, sweet thats all I can say. How many have you made?How long did it take you to get this great. your lamps are definately a few notches above anything out there

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KAHAKA posted on 10/09/2004

Dooood, it all started when I just plain and simple needed some light for the bar area (about 3 years ago now, I guess). Didn't have enough $ at the time to buy the fancy schmancy jobbers that require the big bucks, so I fashioned my own. The first one I made is the U.F.O. one I sold to the Primo Kimo for his Kahiki Moon bar place (I still miss that little unidentified f.o.). Benzart, you are the one that has the gift. Keep carvin'. I want one!

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MEAN GENE posted on 10/09/2004

Nice stuff!
I need to have one too!

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KAHAKA posted on 11/09/2004

Found some tapa at an estate sale and made this lamp! Real tapa really looks awesome on these things.
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Polynesiac posted on 11/09/2004

Your lamps are the coolest! You got talent, my friend!

Congrats on the wedding...I hope you get the $$$ you deserve for these lamps!

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KAHAKA posted on 11/10/2004

Thanks Polynesiac... let me know when you're ready for yours!

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bandboy posted on 11/19/2004

i LOVE your lamps - where can i buy??

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Slacks Ferret posted on 12/22/2004

Found some tapa at an estate sale and made this lamp! Real tapa really looks awesome on these things.

Hooray. My cuzzin' Crowntiki just bought me this for my birthday! Just got it in the mail today! Hooray! It is awesome...and just like I said I was gonna get one (on October 4th) I've now got me a Kahaka lamp!

And it do look awesome!

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KAHAKA posted on 12/23/2004

man, that's so cool! happy b-day and happy holidays.

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KAHAKA posted on 02/11/2005

Haven't posted anything in a while, but...

I just finished a lamp for a couple of friends that helped out at my wedding. I offered to make them a swag lamp, but they opted for a lamp that could sit on top of a table since their landlord won't let them plug any holes in any surface of the place they are renting. Anyway, here it is...

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Don't worry bandboy, you're next!

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Benzart posted on 02/13/2005

Thats areally COOL lamp kahaka. Glad to see some work from you for a change. Love it.

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KAHAKA posted on 02/15/2005

Thanks Benz. Been busy, but when I get some free time I'd like to crank out a bunch.

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Swanky posted on 02/15/2005

Hopefully you'll get some time when I need a big bunch for The Headhunter...

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Raffertiki posted on 02/16/2005

One of these days, Kahaka, I'll be knockin' on your door. For a lamp, that is.


The laid-back NYer
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KAHAKA posted on 02/16/2005

I'm down Swanky when you're ready. March is looking perty busy with VLV and all... after that it looks clear as crystal.

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KAHAKA posted on 02/23/2005

just finished another diamond shaped swag for bandboy... got some free time now... who's next?

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KAHAKA posted on 02/24/2005

I've got a week off this week, so I finally got around to making a ceiling lamp for our dining room.

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Jungle Trader posted on 02/24/2005

Sweeter than Sweet. Awesome work Kahaka!

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the drunken hat posted on 03/16/2005

i received my kahaka lamp a while back(sorry for the delay in posting this kahaka). the wahine and i love the lamp and it really make our little bar seem way more tropical.

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KAHAKA posted on 04/08/2005

Big props to Drunken Hat for posting the pic. Your place looks bitchin'!!!!!! Gonna have to roll out to the Central V. one of these days.

Good God do I need a better camera... anyway, here's my latest... a birthday present for my buddy. It's sort of a combination of some styles I've done.

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Swanky posted on 04/08/2005

I love it. It reminds me of the old styles in the Mai Kai and Kahiki. A new take on that style. Those old ones are often burlap, which is a bit boring. Very nice.

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KAHAKA posted on 04/16/2005

Thanks Swanky. Let me know when you want me to start on the lamps fo' the Headhunter...

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Tiki Diablo posted on 04/16/2005

I haven't seen one lamp I don't think is cool. CLEAN CRAFTSMANSHIP K.

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KAHAKA posted on 06/21/2005

Wasn't quite sure if I liked this lamp when I finished it, but it's growing on me. Sorta inspired by a lamp at Lucky Tiki in Mission Hills. The wife hasn't seen it yet... I hope she likes it because I wired it in our bedroom (fingers are crossed).

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