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Mid West weather and tiki
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exotica59
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Tue, May 3, 2005 9:05 AM
I tried to use the search and maybe I am just not using the right search words, so I'm sorry if this is a repeat question. |
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Tiki G.
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Tue, May 3, 2005 9:23 AM
It all depends on your liking as far as what price per foot goes. Some people pay more for what appeals to them than others would. As far as wood goes...I personally carve palm, white pine and "pressure treated yellow pine". In my own opinion, pressure treated wood will definitely outlast any other wood out there, especially palm. It is a little more difficult to carve, but to have a tiki that will last 3-4 times longer than what most tikis are being carved out of is worth it, especially if you live in a wet climate. The aging factor plays a big part in what type of wood you choose for your tiki. I'm sure you will get different views from other carvers on here, but this is just my own two cents worth..... Tiki G. [ Edited by: Tiki G. on 2005-05-03 09:28 ] |
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TIKI DAVID
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Tue, May 3, 2005 3:32 PM
keep it's base off the ground, if you seal the wood ,matain it (sealing any cracks it gets over time ) or use a penitrating sealer (often) keep it out of the direct sunlight,or direct rain TD |
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tikibars
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Tue, May 3, 2005 5:05 PM
Also try bringing them inside for the winter. |
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Polynesiac
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Wed, May 4, 2005 4:53 PM
tiki d has it. buy the tiki you like, paying whatever you feel it is worth to you. Either have the carver seal it for you, or trudge down to your local boat supply store, buy some MARINE GRADE sealer and do it yourself. |
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8FT Tiki
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Mon, May 9, 2005 9:24 PM
I agree with the above statements. I'm also a Midwesterner and I leave some carvings outside but bring some others inside for winter. One thing to consider is that if you can move it and have a spot to store it, bring it in for winter. If not, preserve it and seal it best you can and enjoy it for as long as it lasts. Then get a new one! If you can't stand the thought of your wooden idol eventually rotting , consider getting a concrete one made instead. Read the topics here on TC to learn more about that. Good Luck! |
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