MauiTiki's Attempt to carve a Tiki

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M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/12/2007 Well, Bay Park Buzzy has gotten me all inspired to carve a Tiki. I don't have a stash of Palm Logs laying around, so I've been keeping any eye out to see if I could find a downed Palm tree somewhere. I don't have a chain saw so I'm not sure what good it would do me to find one. The Tiki Gods must have been watching over me because on my latest trip to dispose of my yard waste (I have a Big Yard) at the "Green Waste" dump, there it was. A perfectly cut 3 foot section from a Mexican Fan Palm sitting at the bottom of the pile. I unloaded my load and when the attendant wasn't looking I threw it in the back of my truck. I got home and read through another 20 pages of Buzzy's tips and tricks before I took a blade (box cutter) to the harry, messy thorny, log. I made a huge pile of trash from the trimmings, got pretty scratched up, but I'm pretty happy with the results. There are some cracks in my log, hopefully they won't cause a problem down the road. Hmmmm.... What next? I guess I better get some Chisels. What I learned? 1. Go to the green waste dump after you've skinned the trunk. 2. A coconut palm would have been easier (no trimming) 3. Start at the bottom and work your way up with a sharp box cutter.
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/12/2007 OK, So I've ordered a brand new set of Chisels. "Buy it now" on eBay for $16, not bad. Neither of Maui's 2 hardware stores carry carving chisels. Seems kind of cheap, but hey I'm not getting into the tiki carving profession and I may never find another log. Hopefully the will do the job. MauiTiki Tiki Stickers http://www.stuckonmaui.com Maui Tiki Tours & Tiki Mugs http://www.mauitikitours.com Hawaiian Clip art http://www.islandimages.com [ Edited by: MauiTiki 2007-07-14 11:41 ]
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on 07/12/2007 Good luck! I'm on my first one too. It's a blast! Craig
T tikiwinebear Member Santa Rosa, CA (Sonoma - wine country) Joined: Sep 30, 2004 Posts: 582	T tikiwinebear Posted posted on 07/12/2007 Go to it, Rob! Take lots of pictures for us. When we were on Maui last November, they took down 2 palms at the condo complex we were staying. They made 20-25 perfect 2-3 foot segments so they could haul the trunks out easily. I was so wanting to find some carving tools and just have some fun at a tiki with those pieces they were hauling off. One day I will find a section up in this area and try to carve something too. Good Luck!! Myke
H Hiphipahula Tiki Socialite The Valley! Joined: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2451	H Hiphipahula Posted posted on 07/12/2007 Good luck Rob, looking forward to seeing how ya come along in your ventures show us pics! :)
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/13/2007 Bay Park Buzzy uses a planer to "skin" his logs. I checked the hardware store and the things cost well over $100, so I thought I'd try some 65 grit sand paper in my angle grinder. It works great and fast. Good think I picked up a dust mask and some safety goggles. They are definitely needed for this stage of the carving. I have sanded off the outer layer of soft bark down to where the wood is firmer. About an inch. I think I'll leave the backside with the bark on, as I don't plan on carving all the way around. I think I am ready to come up with the design!
T T_birdman Member San Gabriel Valley-SoCal Joined: Jun 19, 2007 Posts: 271	T T_birdman Posted posted on 07/13/2007 I don't know if you have a Harbor Freight Tools there, but they have a cheap planer for about $40., or if you like more physical removal, check Ebay for a Draw knife. I picked one up for $23.00 shipping included, about a 25-30 year old tool that slices through palm like butter! Saw the same style draw knife at Rockler for $75. but the old ones have more character. The Birdman
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/14/2007 Birdman, Thanks for the tip! I don't know if I'll do many more, so the little extra time it takes with the grinder is fine for me. Everything seems to cost a little more over here, sometimes ebay is the best solution.
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/14/2007 WhoooHooo, My $16 chisel set has arrived! Looks like I'll have a good variety of shapes and sizes to choose from. I have been scanning through Tiki Magazine and have been getting ideas for my design. I have sketched in pencil a simple design to get me started... More photos coming soon, wish me luck!
B benella Member Meudon, France Joined: Sep 27, 2006 Posts: 1423	B benella Posted posted on 07/14/2007 A super design you're going to carve, so good luck :) Benjamin.
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 07/14/2007 Good luck Maui, If it comes out half as good as the drawing it will really be great. Now get to work with those new chisels. Let us know how sharp they stay.
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/15/2007 Carving Palm wood with Chisels was not really what I expected. I've watched the Tiki carvers around Maui carving our neat little slices (out of hard wood) with their chisels. When I try to carve, the wood splinters. I've had to start each carve by putting an end made with a flat Chisel so that my carve will stop where I want it to. I'm starting on an area where I know I'll go deep, So I can't really mess it up. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469a6669.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=0a07dd9107c5fcdf7b9ad97335da3cfc After playing around with several of the chisels (different sizes and shapes) I thought that my grinder worked so well at cleaning up the log, why not use it to get some of the shape started? Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469a6676.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=e47c58b77042a22f50da4a25f8b69139 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469a6684.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=692f877d01dc9ed4c723c3cc47379a3c The grinder sure is faster. It seems to be burning along the edge. I need a new piece of sandpaper. I'll need to use the chisels for the deeper, smaller places. You can see how the wood is splintering in this photo. Do I need to dry the wood more? It appears it gets harder the deeper I go. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469a6693.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=b7a54aac4c0e3556cb5cb5b6dd093a62 I'm learning...
T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6b3fa56485589c575d57a83b931820b5?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill tikidreams Member Sweden Joined: Apr 27, 2006 Posts: 119	T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6b3fa56485589c575d57a83b931820b5?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill tikidreams Posted posted on 07/15/2007 Putting an end cut with a straight chisel is the method I´ve been using aswell, It´s the way to go. The carvers you have been watching probably have a lot sharper tools than you have. I imagine so considering what you payed for yours. So just chip of and grind. Your doing good, keep up!
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/17/2007 On 2007-07-15 12:14, tikidreams wrote: Putting an end cut with a straight chisel is the method I´ve been using aswell, It´s the way to go. The carvers you have been watching probably have a lot sharper tools than you have. I imagine so considering what you payed for yours. So just chip of and grind. Your doing good, keep up! My chisels are brand new, wouldn't they be sharp? The seem really thick, are true professional chiseld thinner? They came with sharpening stones. I've sharpened one of them after I droped it. Seemed to work quite well.
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/17/2007 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469cf550.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=373cb96b38a217d981fca76ef73f8eaa So there I was carving and grinding away when the neighbor lady stopped by to see what I was doing. Before I knew it she was back with her chainsaw. The thing hadn't run in a few years and she said it may be dull. I thought it would be perfect for getting the line between the teeth cut deep. I could use it to make a couple cuts down where the legs will be too. After getting it started, I found that it was very dull. I thought this palm wood would cut easily with a chain saw. It took some time to get the 3 cuts how I wanted them and the saw spit oil all over the tiki. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469cf56e.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=d81a0b246b249512a578415caf6983c8 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469cf561.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=55e408231943437044f534acce15e777 I was able to spend more time grinding and chiseling. I think I'm getting the hang of it. Using the chisels more and more as I get deeper into the design. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469cf581.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=ee303c0b3cf043244354c23815204928 Any tips from you pros?
G Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/451ae2727dbaf5de0dd3b1fe5200b0bb?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill gordon58 Member Joined: Jul 05, 2007 Posts: 12	G Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/451ae2727dbaf5de0dd3b1fe5200b0bb?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill gordon58 Posted posted on 07/17/2007 Not a pro. Not a carver at all. But I do think you are getting the hang of it and it looks great!!!!!
O Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/3eddc0b5276d604e5d7e5f2a11f6ec6a?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill ootwoods Member Joined: Jul 15, 2007 Posts: 48	O Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/3eddc0b5276d604e5d7e5f2a11f6ec6a?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill ootwoods Posted posted on 07/17/2007 Unless you bought extremely high end chisels, they probably need to be sharpened "properly" before they will perform well. Most things bought "for cheap" as it were, come with a finish that means some guy waved them across a high-speed grinding wheel to put a basic bevel on them. That usually leaves a somewhat jagged (at the very small level) edge, which will not slice as cleanly as a finished edge. you want to use a fairly fine whet stone or diamond hone to refine the edge (follow the bevel that is already there, until you get an extremely fine, bright, even edge) and then a strop or something to remove the wire edge that forms on the opposite side (which you can usually feel with the tip of your fingernail). After that, they should cut really nicely. Occasionally, touch them up with an ultrafine stone or a strop (you can find nice power-strops out there.. basically a revolving soft leather wheel that you put rouge on) to keep them at top sharpness. I learned that valuable lesson with wood-turning tools. They come "edged" but certainly not "sharp". Even my Marples Blue-Chip Chisels required a finish honing when I got them home.
SD Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/7d6a37d66aa18df3ca6a7481ef3f3be3?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Savage Daddy Member Sarasota, Fl. Joined: Jul 10, 2006 Posts: 169	SD Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/7d6a37d66aa18df3ca6a7481ef3f3be3?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Savage Daddy Posted posted on 07/17/2007 It looks to me like you're doing great for your first tiki. Just keep going. I'm looking forward to seeing this one finished..
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/18/2007 Using the grinder more to get the carves deeper, but still chiseling the smaller areas. I think I'm going to keep the back just the bark. I didn't plan far enough ahead to carve it full 360 degrees. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469e4ae7.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=13d5d1cbd02b342899465371646739ac Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469e4af4.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=9af661a2f35bf5c18f7e9c8dc3549238 Working on the hands and legs... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469e4b01.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=3a9d18b594c37a2f83918fc184e0e2d4 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/469e4b0f.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=047cca01959bfe597a354bcfd637134d I've got to get his nose some detail and get his feet started. More photos coming soon!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 07/20/2007 Lookin Good MT, I LOVE how you (Properly) have the hands on the thighs. That looks so good. The rest is following along too.
T tikifreak1 Member Northern Virginia Joined: Jun 10, 2007 Posts: 582	T tikifreak1 Posted posted on 07/20/2007 WOW, that looks awesome!!! Looking good man!
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 07/20/2007 Thanks! I've gotten a little further along. I'll have more photos for you this weekend.
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 01/10/2008 Sorry for not keeping up with the photos, but I've finished my first (and second) Tiki. Here are some photos... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/47866fd8.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=349b35c2f54b6b4e35cbb7ecc5e54a6cImage Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/47866fdf.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=fcf805442392fc48b5e639f37d449071 The little one I did in about 15 minutes with just the grinder... Super soft palm wood. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/47866feb.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=26749a0070924eb1690d659727650bc0 Since I took these photos in the garage where the stain on the big one is still drying, I'm certain some of you'll be asking to see the car behind them. This is my 1971 Camaro, I've had for the past 25 years. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/47866ff8.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=bd3383e072f2e032fff4b2452127a61d I just got two more Mexican Fan Palm logs from my neighbor that are easily twice the size of my first one, so I'm looking forward to getting started on my next TIKI!
T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/61f6b3dc5bd400435ea70c74bfe282d4?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill TheBigT Tiki Socialite Fabulous Houston Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 1798	T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/61f6b3dc5bd400435ea70c74bfe282d4?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill TheBigT Posted posted on 01/10/2008 Wow, first tiki!? Good grief that rocks! You got really nice depth on that and finished it up really nice as well. Oh yeah, nice car too... damn you. :lol:
T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/247b3d4d5e3cea8d2ba35110f08761e0?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Traderbob Member tropical shores of bavarian breweries Joined: Sep 29, 2007 Posts: 56	T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/247b3d4d5e3cea8d2ba35110f08761e0?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Traderbob Posted posted on 01/10/2008 Wow ! If that's your first attempt I can't wait to see more. Keep it up !
S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2a1fce3f92bdb21465e1c3d99bec1008?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2a1fce3f92bdb21465e1c3d99bec1008?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill seeksurf Posted posted on 01/11/2008 Very Nice carve. crisp and clean lines nice job! Now get some glue and put him on the hood of the car:) That would turn some heads in the neighborhood.
P Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/689162b26ed1ec8d39cbe94b805d28c2?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill pappythesailor Tiki Socialite Mass. Joined: Jul 07, 2005 Posts: 1564	P Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/689162b26ed1ec8d39cbe94b805d28c2?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill pappythesailor Posted posted on 01/11/2008 Nice tiki carvin'!
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 01/11/2008 Thanks for all the positive feedback! Seeksurf - The car turns enough heads with out a Tiki attached to the hood. Aloha!
T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/aad94abd0a194f35635837519892bbf8?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Tahitiki Grand Member (1 year) San Jose Joined: Jun 11, 2004 Posts: 324	T Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/aad94abd0a194f35635837519892bbf8?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Tahitiki Posted posted on 01/11/2008 Excellent Tiki, love it.
M Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9ce6acb7dee8d1780f01b9321659be30?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill MBL Member Tampa FLA Joined: Apr 24, 2007 Posts: 64	M Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9ce6acb7dee8d1780f01b9321659be30?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill MBL Posted posted on 01/18/2008 Dude!?!? Way COOL! I might do one like this. Tim MBL
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 12/15/2008 I typically stick to "Tiki Marketplace" and "Collecting Tiki" threads, but I stumbled back to the carving threads and came across Bowana's Tikis. WOW! I have a couple Palm logs that have been outside drying for nearly 10 months. When I got them they weighed 100 lbs plus, now I can lift them easily. With Bowana's permission I've taken on the first log and am going to use his design that inspired me to start carving again. The Log is so soft and light I'm going to only use power tools for this one. I made a couple big cuts with my electric chain saw, then have gone to my angle grinder. I'm using a small sander attachment for my drill and a dremmil tool as well for the detail and finish sanding. Here is where I'm with the Tiki so far. I have about 6 hours into it at this point. It carves like butter with the power tools and sawdust goes flying everywhere! I'm finding that I should have studied Bowana's tiki better and spent more time on my drawing. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/4946d3fe.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=3af641147b44cf7fec1170a3288fba34 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/4946d40a.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=c33724fb17f09819738bed0558b47029 Getting the hands and body figured out... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/4946d414.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=862358bda6f9685d45a9d2fb3119488b Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/4946d420.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=ada7943791905999c14f3a484f69bc4a I have the Tiki marked up for the next step.... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/4946d42c.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=88a2d6a2b76da5de5d3f9b95eaac6281 You can see the the log has/had termites, so I may plug the holes with some wood filler before staining it. Any suggestions for wood filler and staining it with something to protect it from the elements and more bugs? More photos to come soon.
B Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6619863b667ab66b429a39569f4eb8b1?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Bowana Tiki Socialite La Mesa, CA Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 1183	B Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6619863b667ab66b429a39569f4eb8b1?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Bowana Posted posted on 12/17/2008 Hey I know that guy! I wish I had used power tools on mine, then maybe I could have gotten it done before another year passed! Looking good, Mr. Maui!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 12/18/2008 Well MauiTki, for a "I'm not a tiki carver guy" you are doing Super with your first ones and learning many lessons it seems. Keep up the great stuff and you'll be a pro before you know it.
S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f16e1ab1b1cb8634c5b76560be0c905c?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill sasquatch Member Newcastle, Australia Joined: Aug 29, 2007 Posts: 76	S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f16e1ab1b1cb8634c5b76560be0c905c?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill sasquatch Posted posted on 12/19/2008 ... inspirational! I've got some equally cheap chisels coming as an Xmas Gift! ... I'll be chuffed if mine are half as good as yours! Nice work.
D Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/ce50b90cef3837e01e57d8136e0519c8?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill drgoat456 Member Tucson Joined: May 28, 2008 Posts: 505	D Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/ce50b90cef3837e01e57d8136e0519c8?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill drgoat456 Posted posted on 12/19/2008 Benzart is right.....that's one impressive first carve. Lots of character & looks 'professional'. I'd have that in my home in a second. My first stab at it isn't half as nice. Good luck and have a great holiday. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9116/494bb9d6.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=e6781b7ec44fefd05ca1c952e6328014Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/9116/494ab880.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=7b5e656facf2e3ab8587a4752c94d819
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 12/19/2008 Thanks everyone for the comments... JohnnyP gave me a tip that I thought I'd share... "Since you live in the tropics you know better than us in the north on how to deal with bugs and termites, but put a little bug killer in each of those holes, then use the plain old Elmers wood filler (or any other kind of light colored filler). Take some of the sanding dust from this tiki and mix it to a really thick paste with the wood filler and press this mixture into those holes. Let it dry, then sand the surface smooth. I use a pencil or permanent marker to make matching grain marks in the filled spots before I finish stain the carving. I've found that the wood dust mixed in the woodfiller allows the stain to match, otherwise the wood filled spots really stand out." I'm definitely going to pick-up some Wlmers wood filler and mix it with some sawdust to fill the holes. I'll post more photos tomorrow.
A Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d25478b5f2577137ec58ba1b93f05220?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/d25478b5f2577137ec58ba1b93f05220?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill AlohaStation Posted posted on 12/19/2008 Another good tip for bugs is to put the wood in an enclosed space and set off a couple bug bombs. Then fill. I had an ant pile that did a pretty good job on some beetle larvae. It was kind of entertaining as well watching the grubs struggle as the ants carted them off for dinner!!
H Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/53266d9d5155a627e03b4195c4f7a3d9?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Heath Grand Member (1 year) Suburban San Diego (The Drawer) Joined: Dec 31, 2005 Posts: 709	H Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/53266d9d5155a627e03b4195c4f7a3d9?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill Heath Posted posted on 12/19/2008 This is the product I use. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/proxy-image.php?user_id=4139&url=http%3A%2F%2Fi229.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee117%2Fbackyardboxer%2Ffogger006.jpg&w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=16b5c5c7c502630f3fb9e4f05be15739 I like it because it's not pressurized and it doesn't leave any residue on the carving that may react with a stain.
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 12/20/2008 Looks like I'll be hitting the hardware store for some Raid and Elmers, while out Christmas shopping this weekend. Thanks for the tips!
HOK Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a089b598b6aea50e5cdb3d38de4dec55?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill HOUSE OF KU Member TIKILAND, USA Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 541	HOK Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a089b598b6aea50e5cdb3d38de4dec55?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill HOUSE OF KU Posted posted on 12/21/2008 Aloha Rob! Some picts from a previous project...I had a roll of poly bag material from my old job and have finally used some after 9 years ... :lol: Anti termite chamber Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/3182/494dc229.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=e25ab451eb2347be3807f95554f02ade Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/3182/494dc541.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=c931cddb2171e2567508a782a1fa9c09 Fogger location Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/3182/494dc646.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=8ba1db44d50cbb727e70d66dc1700e7d Good luck and Happy Holidays! Freddie
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on 12/21/2008 Looks like a Sure fire Bug killer there Maui, can't wait to see that tiki all finished as it seems you've added quite a bit of inlays there. Merry Christmas
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 12/22/2008 OK, I "bombed" the Tiki (and my next log) in my downstairs bathroom. Then I filled all the holes and finished the carving. Now I got to stain it. Photos to come...
S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/e0c32f53ec69d9a106d7f2f72e2e3994?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill sungod Grand Member (1 year) Tampa Bay/New Port Richey Joined: Feb 07, 2003 Posts: 220	S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/e0c32f53ec69d9a106d7f2f72e2e3994?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill sungod Posted posted on 12/23/2008 On 2008-12-21 23:19, MauiTiki wrote: OK, I "bombed" the Tiki (and my next log) in my downstairs bathroom. Then I filled all the holes and finished the carving. Now I got to stain it. Photos to come... Sounds funny when you don't read the previous replies. Not the type of "bomb" I was thinking.
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 12/23/2008 OK I have more Photos... here is what it looked like before I got started with the wood filler to fill the termite holes. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/49505810.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=a1eef5786e1af6faff42bcec80e03072 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/4950581c.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=5e313ed5bb614915003fe8094ea18e08 I bought some "Stainable" Elmers Wood Filler... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/49505833.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=372c09bf077a8f4a8b4cfde8b142c017 It works pretty good, although I think the tube I bought was old and kind of dried out. It was difficult to get out of the tube. here is the result... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/49505828.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=9cb348678a29802bec812d52bd6fcac2 I like the cracks, I think they give it character. I could fill them with the wood filler if I wanted. More photos in a few minutes.
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 12/23/2008 I think I'm done carving. Here is the result. I never touched a chisel. It's all done with power tools. Next step will be to stain it. I'm thinking of using some wood hardener in the top and bottom to help protect it. Here are the photos. They were taken early before the sun was high in the sky. I think the contrast would be better later in the day with more shadows showing the detail. Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/4950594b.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=4403844b5784fa5977f5ee9364986976 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/49505941.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=d5fa29bd914e3ad741cee277816c7599 and rear view... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/49505960.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=0281bc15230fc0c59da61cd96f2e03de I'll post more after I stain it.
S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2a1fce3f92bdb21465e1c3d99bec1008?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2a1fce3f92bdb21465e1c3d99bec1008?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill seeksurf Posted posted on 12/23/2008 Nice work you have a classic carve there and no chisel wow!
M MauiTiki Member A rock in the middle of the Ocean Joined: Jan 20, 2003 Posts: 716	M MauiTiki Posted posted on 12/26/2008 here is the finished Tiki! I may add some varnish and possibly re-stain some areas to bring out the detail. Here I am staining it in the yard... Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/49541fc9.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=80785d8126a2ee7834cfd49c3c69ea97 Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/49541fb3.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=165fa8926f0ba03a52f707aecd1dc9cc Image Missing: https://tikicentral.com/resize.php/uploads/683/49541fbf.jpg?w=1280&h=1280&fit=max&sharp=5&s=422f6d1024c150f644f6778b6008f6d8 I've got an even Larger Palm log to do next!
S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2a1fce3f92bdb21465e1c3d99bec1008?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S Image Missing: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2a1fce3f92bdb21465e1c3d99bec1008?d=blank&s=192&fit=fill seeksurf Posted posted on 12/26/2008 Right On! you are on fire love this classic look you have pulled off well. Looking fwd to the bigger one.

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