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Benzart posted on 08/28/2005

Here is this guy with eyes now. I wanted him to see where we were going.








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Hate to say it but several of these look JUST loke Bamboo Ben. Has he been hanging around my workshop recently. I know he's been seen sneeking around everywhere and this guy looks suspiciously like he modeled for it for sure. Hey Ben whats the story??Huh???


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Sam Gambino posted on 08/28/2005

Hey, you have a point there, Ben. I've never met him, but the pics I've seen of him... the hair.... The resemblance is uncanny, I say.... Lookin' fine as always, Ben!


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http://www.samgambino.com

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hewey posted on 08/28/2005

Cool carving ben. Even with one eye you still are awesome

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Ben it looks like me with that quif/hairdo.

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McTiki posted on 08/29/2005

Ben, this little guy reminds me of a Pirranah Tiki god. The teeth look ominous! Cool Tigerwood.

Keep the inspirations coming.

McTiki

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RevBambooBen posted on 08/29/2005

Arrrrrrrr!!

(beer belly and all!!!)

Back to work.

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Tiki G. posted on 08/29/2005

Ben you go big.....then you go small. Then you go this way, then you go that way. Is there any way you don't go?

Great job on the "Bamboo Ben" look-a-like!!!!!

Working on a few things for the Hukilau. See you there!

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TikiTikiBoom posted on 08/30/2005

For some reason I am reminded of the lil wood carved doll in Trilogy of Terror.

::: shudders ::::

His teeth are very scary!! Well done again, Ben!

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Benzart posted on 08/30/2005

Thanks to All of you for the great input. It really gets me fired up to make more sawdust!!.
Any ideas what this is going to be?
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flacookz posted on 08/30/2005

GIVE US ......... MORE MOR MOIA

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stentiki posted on 08/31/2005

On 2005-08-27 19:42, Benzart wrote:
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Hate to say it but several of these look JUST like Bamboo Ben. Has he been hanging around my workshop recently. I know he's been seen sneeking around everywhere and this guy looks suspiciously like he modeled for it for sure. Hey Ben whats the story??Huh???


Awesome! Tiki Punk! I think this should be the official Bamboo Benbino Tiki. Just kidding, Reverend. :wink:

Amazing work as always, Ben.

Many mahaloz for sharing.

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Benzart posted on 08/31/2005

Thanks FlaCookz,, unfortunately it is not moai. There is a hint right below the last picture, Yes a maori

Stentiki Thanks for your input on the benzino debacle tiki.
It must have the power of suggestion cuz I didn't realize the father son resemblence until the second coat of lacquer went on.
Mahalo for the props Arty, they means a lot..

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ManoKoa posted on 08/31/2005

Can't wait til you get to the detailing part. I'm sure you'll put some killer tats on the buggah.

Are you done w/ the chainsaw on this piece?

I tend to over motivate my chainsaw cuts and jack up a piece of wood.

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hewey posted on 08/31/2005

Its gonna be another masterpiece by Benz!

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stentiki posted on 08/31/2005

Hey Ben,

Can't wait to see the Maori carving!

How tall will it be? Do you ship to HB?

And by the way, I talked to Bamboo Ben Monday night and he says "you da man." So no wonder you carving him. :)

Big ups to you!

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Benzart posted on 08/31/2005

Thanks again everyone.
Manokoa, I will probably do more chainsaw work with the body and legs, not sure. I used to have the same problem with removing too much wood. Now I do as little as possible and go back if needed.
Thanks Hewey, Ofcourse!
Arty, sure, I'll ship anywhere. This guy is about 50" tall.
Here is the latest update.
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Here is a wedding ring I am working on for a friend of PJ's. It is out of Lignum Vitae, a very hard wood.
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TikiTikiBoom posted on 08/31/2005

Ben,

The tiki looks incredible so far!

The ring?? I simply cannot wait to see what you are going to do that! The design looks intricate and I can just tell it's going to be another work of art! I'm in suspense!!

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Benzart posted on 09/02/2005

Here is the latest update on the Maori BigBenZart
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Moondance posted on 09/02/2005

WOW BEN that is incredible!! I need to pitch a tent near you and beg for your carving guidance.

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Benzart posted on 09/02/2005

Moondance, Come on down. There are vacant lots next door. You could clear a space and pitch your tent there and wait for the garage door to open. free lessons

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Moondance posted on 09/02/2005

That would be the best vacation I could think of.
Ben- check out my photos of my Tiki Moon on the AAC posting.
Wes

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congatiki posted on 09/02/2005

super Ben...makes me smile a lot...gotta see more pics

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Moki posted on 09/02/2005

WOW!!! Check out the lips on that guy!! Can't wait to see more. How are your eyes holding up?

And a ring!!?? On no..... put me back on the list!! I think Ric owes me an anniversary present pretty soon. :lol:

Amazing as always. Can't wait to see more.

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The Sperm Whale posted on 09/02/2005

Keep up the great work Ben!!! You are my hero!!!

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kirby posted on 09/02/2005

off the hook benzy,looks awsome...

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Sam Gambino posted on 09/02/2005

Man, Ben! That guy is something else! These full sized Benzarts are FINE! I'm proud that you are working on such a large scale when not long ago, you had just begun carving smaller pieces again. Way to go!!


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hewey posted on 09/02/2005

Awesome stuff dude

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AlienTiki posted on 09/02/2005

I like how you show the big and small stuff.
And by small I should say micro. A wedding ring? WOW.

Great stuff Benzart.

Aloha
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AlohaStation posted on 09/02/2005

Love the big guy.

A Ring? Now that's going small. Are you using knives or a rotary tool? Is the blank something you made or ordered?

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surfintiki posted on 09/02/2005

WoW! He's cool...lotta soul too.
I didn't know Lignum Vitae was carvable! That stuff is just about THE hardest wood in the world. I used to paddle to LignumVitae Island in the keys and read all about that wood, holy shnikees it's hard.
I definately want to see how that one comes out.

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Benzart posted on 09/02/2005

Thanks everyone, I'm So glad you like the Maori so much. He's about my favorite subject to carve, The most magical and rewarding.
The wedding band started from a small hunk of Lignum Vitae. I first drilled out the center to just under the desired size. The wood carves like butter,,,with metal working tools and fortunately I have many burs from my jewelry working job many years ago. Woodworking tools would just crumble from this stuff!! I chose the wood because I hoped it would be able to be carved thin and then stand up to the wear and tear that a rind faces. I'll get some progress shots and also shots of the tools later today for you.
Thanks again..

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stentiki posted on 09/02/2005

Lookin' good, Ben!

I can't wait to see the Maori when he's complete. That ring looks awesome too!

I don't know how you do it all but keep 'em coming.

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Benzart posted on 09/02/2005

Here is todays update of the Maori and the wedding band. Also some of the tools I use for the ring.
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These are extra blanks I made for when I mess up the first ring
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Thanks for looking.

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cheekytiki posted on 09/02/2005

Good work Ben.
I can see a lot of new orders coming your way

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Davez_tikiz posted on 09/02/2005

Wow! They both look awesome! Those really small burrs, are they die grinder size (1/4"), or Dremel size (1/8") ?

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Moondance posted on 09/02/2005

Ben-
Amazing work, How many hours a day do you carve/create?
I was at a friends dental lab today and he gave me a few bits that look very much like the tools you have there.
Wes

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Benzart posted on 09/02/2005

Thanks for the comps guys. These burs are 3/32" shafts and I have some 1/8" burs also. I can carve about 3 hours a day max, sometimes a bit more if doing something easy. Yes, dentists use some burs this size but mostly theirs are 1/16", super high speed, carbide. I don't have a die grinder any longer so use gouges instead.

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congatiki posted on 09/03/2005

unbelievable...whenever i think i am getting close to
"decent"....i see your work and it brings me down to
earth....is this one sold?

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McTiki posted on 09/03/2005

I just showed my wahine this art. We are blown away Ben! As usual Brah! You are the Jedi of Tiki.

Mahalos

McTiki

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Polynesiac posted on 09/03/2005

COOL!!! another maori warrior! He already looks awesome...you get that palm so smooth, its amazing! is that from sanding?

that ring is something else! that detail is incredable. Nice work Ben, I can't wait to see the updates tomorrow.

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Benzart posted on 09/04/2005

I didn't do much today since it was Saturday, but I HAD to at least start on the face. It's just a start, but it gives an idea of whats to come.
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GMAN posted on 09/04/2005

Ben,

That is gonna be KILLER! I need to get tat lessons from you for my shark.

-G

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8FT Tiki posted on 09/04/2005

Oh yeah....Now we're gettin' to the good part!!!!!!!!

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hewey posted on 09/04/2005

Cool carvings man! Both the maori and the ring look like they gonna be killer. Nice

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john posted on 09/06/2005

awesome work ben! the detail on such small pieces is astounding!

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Benzart posted on 09/06/2005

Thanks GMAN, 8ft and Hewey, for the props. someone does have a hold on him, so yes he is spoken for. He will be at Hukilau first for decorations along with his brothers.
Here is the update for today. All I did was draw on him, didn't cut anything. This is the planning part. It is very difficult to do Fine detail in palm wood so I must find how fine I can go.
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these will have to hold you till tomorrow.

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Tiki G. posted on 09/06/2005

Oh no.....you're really raising the bar now.

Ouch. Insane is all I can say and your not even done with it yet.

Go Benzart!

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Palama Tiki posted on 09/06/2005

absolutely amazing!

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