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new small stuff 5/23
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05/09/2006
here's some new little guys i made this week. the one on the left hasn't been buffed out yet. [ Edited by: pdrake 2006-05-23 18:07 ] |
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tikigap
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05/09/2006
Those are cool dudes! I like the 2nd from the left, and the big one, and, well, hell! They all look really good. Hook Knife? Bas Wood? What's the tools and wood? |
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pdrake
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05/09/2006
thanks, the big (4") moai is basswood. the others are madagascar mahogany. |
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Basement Kahuna
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05/09/2006
Cool...it's far different working small, eh? Give one's eyes a workout. |
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AlohaStation
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05/09/2006
Looks good. Keep 'em coming. |
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pdrake
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05/09/2006
yes, my eyes hurt. i need to get a magnifier. i don't think i have enough light, either. these are all done with a hook knife and some small chisels. they're sanded a little with a diamond tip on the dremel and sanding sticks, then a bees wax finish. thanks for looking. |
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rodeotiki
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05/12/2006
Very cool ,I admire you guys working the small stuff. I tried and almost lost a pinky finger. |
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pdrake
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05/24/2006
cherry moai 3" tall. should make a nice necklace. |
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pdrake
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05/24/2006
almost done. just some polishing left. |
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Benzart
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05/24/2006
Very Very nice small stuff PDrake.What toolz are you using on these? Just plain Cool and I Love that Cherry Wood! |
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pdrake
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05/24/2006
thanks ben. i'm using a #20 warren blade mostly. then a dremel with a fine mandrel and sandpaper. some sanding in the tight spots with a small diamond tip. |
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05/31/2006
I'm a newbie at carving, but I've been doing little guys and selling them at a sunset festival at the beach. [ Edited by: capt.doug 2006-06-03 14:48 ] |
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pdrake
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06/08/2006
well, can i call it done. i'm afraid to touch it now. i could really mess it up quick. |
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kirby
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06/08/2006
I say push yourself. If you mess it up its just a lil more experiance youve earned.If it turne out the way you wanted then your that much more ahead of the game,,, |
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pdrake
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06/08/2006
heh, i did a little more sanding. i'm afraid of the wood chipping. it's walnut, but it's small. |
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tikigap
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06/08/2006
Hey pDrake! This guys lookin' pretty good! I'm with Kirby on this one - keep at it! I love walnut - it should hold up pretty good... |
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AlohaStation
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06/08/2006
Keep going!! No screwing up - its all learning experience. Go deeper, more refined... |
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pdrake
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06/09/2006
he's coming along. slowly. i hope to refine it a bit and get better at ears. even in my 3d computer work ears are the hardest part. we should just have holes like snakes. sorry for the blurry pic. too many mai tais. |
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pdrake
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06/13/2006
moko is very hard. |
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Benzart
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06/15/2006
Yes the Moko is Very Hard in hard wood. You neednto try to keep it VERY Shallow and DON'T go too Deep (Just tthe opposite of what we are Always sayin) that way the grain won't ijnfluence it too much..Lookin Good though just stick with it. |
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pdrake
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06/15/2006
thanks, i bought a 1mm flexcut, but i'm not up to using it on this. i wish they had a tool that carved when you pulled it. i have a hard time controlling while i push. |
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pdrake
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06/15/2006
almost done. learned a lot on this little guy. first off, maybe too little. |
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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06/15/2006
I love it i love it i love it keep up the good work. |
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pdrake
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06/15/2006
thanks, marcus. here he is all buffed out. finished. |
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Tikiwahine
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06/15/2006
wow he's great! nice job pd! |
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tiki beat by marcus thorn
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06/15/2006
awesome work now get back to it. [ Edited by: tiki beat by marcus thorn 2006-06-15 23:43 ] |
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pdrake
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06/15/2006
here's another little guy i was picking on while i rested my eyes. |
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Tikiwahine
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06/16/2006
He's also great pd! |
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kingstiedye
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06/16/2006
awesome pieces, pdrake! the maori is beautiful. pops is gonna love it! |
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pdrake
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06/16/2006
thanks TW. no stain, though. just bee's wax. it brings out the natural color of these beautiful woods. (hehehehee) |
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congatiki
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06/16/2006
finally catching up on some recent posts...nice work PDrake....how do you guys do all this |
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