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new small stuff 5/23

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pdrake posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 05/09/2006

thanks, the big (4") moai is basswood. the others are madagascar mahogany.

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Basement Kahuna posted on 05/09/2006

Cool...it's far different working small, eh? Give one's eyes a workout.

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AlohaStation posted on 05/09/2006

Looks good. Keep 'em coming.

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pdrake posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 05/24/2006

cherry moai 3" tall. should make a nice necklace.

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pdrake posted on 05/24/2006

almost done. just some polishing left.

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Benzart posted on 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 posted on 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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capt.doug posted on 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 2006-05-31 12:33 ]

[ Edited by: capt.doug 2006-06-03 14:48 ]

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pdrake posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 06/08/2006

Keep going!! No screwing up - its all learning experience. Go deeper, more refined...

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pdrake posted on 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 posted on 06/13/2006

moko is very hard.

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Benzart posted on 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 posted on 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 posted on 06/15/2006

almost done. learned a lot on this little guy. first off, maybe too little.

TBBMT

I love it i love it i love it keep up the good work.

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pdrake posted on 06/15/2006

thanks, marcus.

here he is all buffed out. finished.

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Tikiwahine posted on 06/15/2006

wow he's great! nice job pd!

TBBMT

awesome work now get back to it.

[ Edited by: tiki beat by marcus thorn 2006-06-15 23:43 ]

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pdrake posted on 06/15/2006

here's another little guy i was picking on while i rested my eyes.

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Tikiwahine posted on 06/16/2006

He's also great pd!
I can't believe how far you've come with your carving, you out do yourself every time!
Thanks for posting the great pictures, I also really like the colour of stain you use.

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kingstiedye posted on 06/16/2006

awesome pieces, pdrake! the maori is beautiful. pops is gonna love it!

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pdrake posted on 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 posted on 06/16/2006

finally catching up on some recent posts...nice work PDrake....how do you guys do all this
teeeeny stuff and keep all your fingers....I was the first one to draw blood at Coontiki and all
that small stuff scares me....it it ain't 8 feet tall...I'm staying away.

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