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tikifreak1
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06/15/2007
My name is Craig and I wish I could change my user name but it looks like I'm stuck with it.!!! [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2008-11-29 13:57 ] |
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McTiki
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06/15/2007
Good luck! Post pics! (often) Mahalo McTiki |
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tikifreak1
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06/15/2007
Will do!! Thanks McTiki! I just bought some Greenwood end sealer to help dry out my log better to prevent cracking. The sales person said it could take up to two months. Do I really have to wait that long??? Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated. These forums are great, but everybody has there own methods and techniques and I can't make up my mind what to go with. Thanks, |
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06/15/2007
Just Jump right in and start carving. First, post pictures of the log so we can find out what kind of wood it is, then crank up the tools and remember to take progress shots every day so we can see whats going on and offer any help where needed. |
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tikifreak1
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06/16/2007
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06/16/2007
Get off the danged computer and start whackin' into that thing...go! Get going...find |
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06/16/2007
Craig, Gman says it is Saturday, and we want to see some progress pics by Sunday. As Conga said, you better get swinging. Grab what tools you do have and lay into that log hard. I see a nice little Tang in that log....what do you see? Time to show us what you see...... -G |
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06/16/2007
looks like F'n Oak! I'll give em til Sunday evnening for progress pics. Mahalo McTiki |
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McTiki
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06/16/2007
[ Edited by: McTiki 2007-06-16 06:27 ] |
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06/16/2007
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06/16/2007
A paint scraper?? Gnarly!!! Go!!!!! |
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GMAN
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06/16/2007
Paint scraper = my kinda carver. Excellent! I'm a big fan of using the wrong tool for the right job. Just be careful and don't cut your arms off (wear leather gloves). Is there somewhere local where you can buy a few gouges or flat chisels and a carving mallet? Before you get too deep into it, read the "Safety Thread" and "The Tools Carvers Use Thread" in the Carving Forum. They should help guide you a little. Have fun and post pics. What is the subject gonna be? -G |
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GMAN
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06/16/2007
If the 4 piece flexcut is the large sculpture set (MC-175) grab it. That is what you will need to get going. How much do they want for it? I paid like 99 bucks for mine I think. Are you sure you don't wanna make a Tang out of that log? -G |
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tikifreak1
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06/16/2007
GMAN, this is the set @ my local WOODCRAFT store, I checked the online store too and didn't see them. I'll do a search for the set you are talking about. Do you think these are to small to start out? Ohhh yeah, and I don't know what a Tang is. The only kind I know by name is the Moai. Thanks man, all of you have been a great help! [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2007-06-16 07:52 ] |
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GMAN
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06/16/2007
Hey Craig, Those Flexcuts could be useful I'm sure, but if I were you I would pass on them for now and spend my money on a good set of 10" mallet tools like the MC-175 set. You can order it from Mountain Heritage Crafters at a very good price. I believe they are in VA as well. If you can't find them on the net send me a PM and I'll shoot you a link. -G http://www.oceanandislandarts.blogspot.com/ [ Edited by: GMAN 2007-06-16 15:52 ] |
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tikifreak1
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06/16/2007
[ Edited by: tikifreak1 2007-06-18 07:18 ] |
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GMAN
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06/16/2007
Craig, As you go you will find how much room to leave in between your lines to allow you to carve. What works in drawings rarely works in a carving unless you plan ahead for your cuts. I try to do as little drawing as possible and choose to work the piece out of the wood - but that might not work for you. Try starting with a good idea of what you want him to look like, a good picture on paper, and then start working him out of the wood with guidelines on the log as you need him. Get a center line to help with your symmetry and other lines to line up the eyes and other features. -Gman http://www.oceanandislandarts.blogspot.com/ [ Edited by: GMAN 2007-06-16 15:44 ] |
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tikifreak1
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06/16/2007
Okay, good call!!! |
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GMAN
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06/18/2007
yep :) |
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07/03/2007
Hey Craig, How goes the fight? We're waiting on some progress....have you been able to start? -G |
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tikifreak1
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07/06/2007
Hey Gman, I ordered the MC175 set from mountain heritage that you recommended last Friday. I called yesterday to check on the status and they were out of stock and Flexcut takes the whole week off for the 4th every year, so I have to wait a little longer. I didn't give up!! I really can't wait to get started!!! |
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GMAN
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07/06/2007
:D |
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07/07/2007
..........cricket noises...... |
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tikifreak1
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07/07/2007
It's begun!!! Thanks Greentikipat for the reference. Gman (help/advise) |
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07/08/2007
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07/08/2007
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GMAN
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07/09/2007
Hey Craig, nice start. Keep thinking and trying to work it out. You'll be fine. Cut in deeper and start to think of the carving as a series of layers. The more layers and transitions to layers, the more interesting and appealing it will be. Think and experiment - then repeat! -G |
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tikifreak1
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07/09/2007
Had a couple of minutes after work so I started to go a little deeper on the left side and worked on the legs! Gman are the flexcuts going to be easier to use then the bench chisels I'm using now??? |
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GMAN
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07/10/2007
Yeah mate, the Flexcuts will help you a bunch. Keep diggin', thinkin', and chippin'..... -G |
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tikifreak1
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07/11/2007
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McTiki
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07/11/2007
Very cool carve! Mahalo McTiki |
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GMAN
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07/11/2007
Yeah man, you have a great start there. Keep picking at him, he's only going to get better! Sweet! -G |
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tikifreak1
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07/11/2007
Thanks guys!!! GMAN I am glad you had me do this style as my first carve. I am learning a lot. A lot of trouble shooting too though! I don't know if it really looks right but I'm trying. Thanks again Craig |
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07/11/2007
YES< I think we are All just about to See him and he's Looking Very Good! |
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tikifreak1
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07/11/2007
Thanks Benz!!! I actually just got your "Malicious" mug from tiki farm yesterday! It's awesome. Next is vicious, then hopefully some of your carvings, and GMANs and other when I can afford it! |
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tikifreak1
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07/13/2007
GMAN, is this what you are talking about??? |
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GMAN
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07/13/2007
Yep. You covered in dust yet? -G |
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tikifreak1
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07/14/2007
Some progress smoothing things out! [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2007-07-16 06:53 ] |
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GMAN
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07/14/2007
Yeah man, looking good. I'm glad you added some more gear to your toolbox. Those Flexcuts and the grinder are going to turn you into a machine. Get out and start reviewing as many pics of Tangs as you can and then see where/what you want to refine next. Keep pushing, digging, and most importantly - thinking. The further you take this guy the better he'll be and the more you will learn/figure out. -G |
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tikifreak1
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07/14/2007
Thanks man!! I'm still not close to being done, he still looks like a log to me. I don't think I'm going to use my bench chisels any more on this guy. My flexcuts should be here sometime next week???? So I'm going to attempt to round out his head and back more until I get them. [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2007-07-14 07:15 ] |
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tikifreak1
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07/14/2007
Ohhhh yeah, Gman that angle grinder is awesome!!! Greentikipat if you're out there, you are amazing! You make your carving look so easy. Craig [ Edited by: tikifreak1 2007-07-14 07:15 ] |
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07/15/2007
TikiFreak, Looking Great. Looks like you are off to a great start and on the right foot too,just ONE Thing; WHERES the DUST MASK? You can't stir up that much dust without eating a ton of it. While it may not bother you today, Later down the road it will make you suffer. |
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07/15/2007
man, where you at in virginia? us tiki lovers are a rare bunch here in tha commonwealth. we're from roanoke. not too much tiki here. carving is lookin great! keep it up. |
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tikifreak1
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07/15/2007
Hey thanks, I live in Woodbridge (not to far from D.C.). I don't think you're to far from me, but not real close either??? Maybe we can meet up some day??? Your stuff is looking cool too! Craig |
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insanetikiers
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07/15/2007
cool man. we bout three hours southwest from ya. we'll have to get together sometime & talk tiki.stay cool& keep tha chips flyin. |
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tikifreak1
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07/17/2007
I know I need to shave the top of his head more, it looks like he has elephantitis! Thanks |