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Don the Beachcomber
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Sunset Mike
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06/11/2010
Traditional Tiki's Old Fashioned Method Keep the Faith [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2013-05-26 16:29 ] [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2013-05-26 16:31 ] |
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Sunset Mike
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06/11/2010
Just a note to those with a passion for the Old Style. Chisels, saws rasps, and carving implements. Nay would I fault machinery. My methods are slow and I may compromise yet, but it feels more like the creation takes on a spirit when you do it the time honored (and time consuming way. If anyone's interested, speak up! Mahalo! Sunset Mike Keep the Faith [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-06-28 12:25 ] |
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tikigodz
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06/11/2010
I used to think the same way But I heard a great man say |
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JOHN-O
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06/11/2010
Hey, who's that guy doing the carving in front of Don's ?? It's Sunset Mike !! Here he is with his latest work in progress... Now I know a lot of people put a premium on owning a Tiki that was actually displayed at a Trader Vic's. How about owning a Tiki that was actually carved at Don the Beachcomber's ?? It's priceless !! :) |
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SDshirtman
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06/11/2010
I used to think that same way about using only hand tools. I agree there is some charm in it. I got half way through my first carve with that methodology before I too adopted the "if they had the technology they would have used it" theory. Nice tiki by the way. |
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Sunset Mike
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06/12/2010
My Gratitude To John O! Hey Brett, Where are You? Your Tiki is waiting Dude! Sunset Mike |
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Sunset Mike
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06/12/2010
Yeah, The Technology can't be beat in a lot ways. Please convince me, the Chisels wear me out! and thanks for the compliments! Mahalo! |
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Cap'n Pharaoh
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06/12/2010
Hey Sunset mike , I dig what your doing. I often wondered if anyone gave any merit to carvings that were done without the use of power tools? I admit I use a chainsaw to do a rough cut especially after I found those bone spurs in my hand ....but there is definitely something to be said for spending the extra hours to do it by hand. I think there is nothing better than spending a lazy afternoon chopping away chip by chip ...without the bbbzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz of some crappy electric motor. Great stuff, Keep it up! |
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Sunset Mike
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06/12/2010
Thanks for the encouragement! Yeah, It's Fun. I'm not completely making my living this way (Yet) If I did I'd need a spot way out and away where I could make a mess and a lot of noise. The power tools are really hard on the wood too, they tend to tear it up. Come by, Say hi! Permission to come aboard. |
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Sunset Mike
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06/18/2010
Keep the Faith [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-06-18 12:49 ] [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-06-18 20:57 ] [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-06-22 10:19 ] [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-06-22 10:21 ] |
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Benzart
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06/18/2010
Excellent works sunset Mike and I admire your persistence to stick with the power tools. I've carved a few tikis in my day and my motto was whatever tool removes the waste quicker and better, thats the tool for me, but it doesn Anyway Keep up the Incredible work and Welcome to Tiki Central. |
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Sunset Mike
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06/19/2010
Gotta Agree! Better? Not really. And yes. You'd have to use stone and jade to be really authentic. I can't find obsidian around here either. I could take up painting and stretch canvasses covered with sheepskin gesso, and maybe then try to find colorful stuff to make the paints. Yeah, who is a true purist? Well I'm guilty too! I say again, I'm not trying to dis anybody, Just keeping it alive Sometimes I have to admit it's for convenience sake. Needs no electricity, and I don't have to replace bits, minimal noise and not as much mess. Just sharpen and go. I'm getting faster as time goes by, but I'll do whatever it takes to be sure. Keep the Faith [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-06-18 20:55 ] [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-06-20 01:27 ] |
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Sunset Mike
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06/22/2010
Me again. Sabal Tiki |
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06/22/2010
A real philosophy! Even if I did not apply to the letter ... There is an other guy who is in this vision here J. |
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06/23/2010
Welcome sunset mike. Looks like you had fun on the big guy. Well done. |
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Sunset Mike
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06/24/2010
Merci Beaucoup! Enfants D' France. Your opinions are respected in all arts! |
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07/11/2010
Hi Mike!!! It was GREAT speaking with you tonight. I am glad to see a real, true artist still in LA! Your tikis' are phenomenal and your life story is complimentary. Thanks for the laughs and great memories. Take care buddy. Sydnie is sending photos. :) |
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Sunset Mike
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07/11/2010
Unreal! A reply on the same day! Thanks for the compliments and the conversation. The photo is one I completed a little while back. He lives at Main Street Wine Cellar in Seal Beach and was named "U-U" (Yoo-yoo) by the owner. He brings happiness, That's the idea! Sunset Mike |
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Sunset Mike
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07/12/2010
Beautiful! Tiki looks good too! Keep the Faith [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-07-11 22:14 ] |
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Sunset Mike
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07/30/2010
Carol's This guy is a complete hand job. Lot's of work to be sure, but seems worth it! Keep the Faith [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-08-01 21:54 ] |
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Sunset Mike
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07/31/2010
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Sunset Mike
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08/02/2010
This guy turned out well! I sold it to a woman named Carol for which she had given me a deposit. The Tiki and my lift cart were both stolen from Don the Beachcombers.Carol was heartsick, and By the time I had comforted her and promised to make her a new & equal quality Tiki, person or persons unknown had returned the tiki, tarp & lift cart to the loading dock @ Don the Beachcombers! Unbelievable! My gratitude for the persons unknown for return of my cart and my Art! As for you, The Wrath of Karma can be a real bear unless headed off by an act of repentance. In this case, you amended the damage and did just that! Good for you! You're in my prayers. Never be ashamed of doing the right thing. Please think before doing this kind of thing to anyone. God isn't fooling around "Thou shalt not steal" Keep the Faith [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-08-01 21:41 ] |
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Sunset Mike
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08/07/2010
Carol decide this Guys name is "Don" I found out that 'Donald' means "World Leader" If there are any Polynesian language experts out there, please tell me how to say 'Donald' in Hawaiian. I'm sure Carol would appreciate that! |
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Clarita
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08/07/2010
Oh so good things happen too, sometimes, very glad you got your tiki back, really! |
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Sunset Mike
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08/10/2010
Mahalo Clarita, I'm glad too. That lift cart came back as well, thank God Grateful to God and whoever else. Life is hard enough |
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JOHN-O
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09/14/2010
It's Sunset Mike working on his latest masterpiece. Like how that Tiki has both arms and a hairdo ?? Nice !! |
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Sunset Mike
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10/01/2010
May you bring Happiness and prosperity wherever you go! [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-11-05 10:31 ] |
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Benzart
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10/02/2010
Love the latest tiki Sunset and his Necklace is totally Awesome. This tiki was Way excellent too but I can't understand how you did anything with these "Bent" Gouges,, just send me all the bent ones and I'll fix'em for'ya?? :o |
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Sunset Mike
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10/06/2010
The bent gouges are really for digging deep in hard to get areas. (Like the mouth) They work too! Thanks for kind compliments. That guy is sold already and going to a Walnut ranch up North as part of a decoration for a pond and waterfall. I'm sure he'll be way happy! |
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Sunset Mike
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11/13/2010
latest Epoxy resin coated, ready to to take the outdoors. |
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Sunset Mike
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11/13/2010
Go-rilla |
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11/13/2010
Don, here is a link for translation Very nice 'old world' style creations. |
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Sunset Mike
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11/20/2010
Not, yet. But that could happen too! Pumice works well I'm told. It's more about handwork. Soon I may be using some machinery for convenience sake, while still keeping my premium projects as hand done pieces.r [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-11-19 20:33 ] |
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Sunset Mike
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12/16/2010
Saturday, December 18 KIMO - Master of Steel Guitar Holiday Shopping with DJ Big Tiki Dude Don The Beachcomber [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-12-16 12:35 ] |
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Sunset Mike
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12/18/2010
Not a Tiki,\ He's a custom job for a Lady who's Dad is a Full Blood Apache! |
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Benzart
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12/18/2010
Way Excellent Gorilla Mike and the Injun ain't bad either! |
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Sunset Mike
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12/21/2010
Being the showoff again!- The Christmas Tiki Fest in Hidden Village @ Don The Beachcombers. |
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Sunset Mike
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12/21/2010
Thanks for the compliments Ben! Merry Christmas! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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12/21/2010
You use the drawknife both backwards and upside down? Or is this just a posed "in action" shot? |
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Sunset Mike
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12/23/2010
Occasionally it is a "push-knife") Yes, that is an action shot, I appreciate the scrutiny! [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2010-12-22 18:45 ] [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2011-02-04 22:27 ] |
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RevBambooBen
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12/23/2010
Awesome! [ Edited by: RevBambooBen 2010-12-22 20:54 ] |
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RevBambooBen
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12/23/2010
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Sunset Mike
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12/27/2010
I have asked Al to come by and visit and he has respectfully declined. Yet, if he was willing I would would certainly be as well! |
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Sunset Mike
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01/31/2011
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Sunset Mike
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01/31/2011
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Sunset Mike
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02/01/2011
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Sunset Mike
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02/02/2011
] [ Edited by: Sunset Mike 2011-02-01 22:17 ] |
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Sunset Mike
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02/02/2011
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