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Buzzy's work: Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate

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BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Nov 15, 2006 12:26 PM Last night's post storm sunset: Aloha:Thanks for the tips. Much appreciated. Got a link to an example of the blades you use? Also, that stain was a new one i was trying, so I wanted to test it on a piece that I would look at in a few months and say, " I'm so much better than I was` when I carved that piece. Look at this ugly thing. Glad I kept practicing." So I figured I'd test it on my first "messy" hookknife piece. Kind of like a double negative makes a positive? Anyway, I do not like the stain, and am glad I didn't use it on a better piece. I was thinking of doing my next one with just clear sealer. Benzart: Today I can handle this stick: To work I go... Back To Big Buzzy Out
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Wed, Nov 15, 2006 2:35 PM Holy Moly, thats a big, BIG Stick, Why is it Not carved yet? Keep up the excellent work. Love the Sunsets
TD Tiki Duddy Member Manitoba, Canada Joined: Jun 04, 2006 Posts: 760	TD Tiki Duddy Posted posted on Wed, Nov 15, 2006 4:40 PM nice work buzzy! looks great with that stain and all. its amazing what you can do with one tiny blade
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Nov 15, 2006 5:04 PM Sunset for the sunset fans: On 2006-11-15 14:35, Benzart wrote: Why is it Not carved yet? I'm not one to make excuses, but I had to prep another log for my hookknife adventures. With the size of the big log, I cannot drag it into the house every evening. So, I had to spend most of my day, ironically, prepping my night project. Here is the log all ready to go: I will admit the versitile ryobi planer might not be the best tool for this job. I did it by hand. Today's progress: TikiDuddy: Yeah. Everytime i look at that little guy, I still cannot believe that it was one tool that did all that. I'm starting my second one right away. Buzzy Out! [ Edited by: Bay Park Buzzy 2006-11-15 17:11 ]
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Nov 15, 2006 7:45 PM https://tikicentral.com/uploads/4531/455bb67f.jpg That's a doooozy! Arrrrsome!!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 5:18 PM Hey BambooBen! Thursday's two for one special: I like the visible rays coming through the clouds on this one Looks like yesterday, just different clouds(fog) And the work I did under that Fat Old Sun: Did part of the mouth between sunset and dark: What's on Tv tonight? The Cops Caused a Traffic Jam I was Stuck In Buzzy Out!
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 6:04 PM UFC Unleashed on Spike @ 11:00 eastern
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 6:15 PM Double sunsets =double work. The tiki looks good. Whatz your next small yiki gonna be? Love the sunsets.
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Thu, Nov 16, 2006 8:42 PM Da kine!! Those Rays are like an upside down Jet Pilot from the Mai Kai!! Would you mind sometime if I posted a Sunset, here or there, from 2 hrs north of your sunets sometimes on the same sunset day? Sunsets rock! They are the last free thing we have these daze...! Rock on Buzzy!!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2006 4:54 PM On 2006-11-16 20:42, RevBambooBen wrote: Would you mind sometime if I posted a Sunset, here or there, from 2 hrs north of your sunets sometimes on the same sunset day? I'll show you mine, if you show me yours... Oops! Last time I said that I got onto trouble :( How about: Show Me What You Got!!!! This is pretty much live, so pretend it's a window I was at the Res all day: Drinking Firewater, doing a rain dance, gambling and working. I did manage to carve for about 8 minutes. Little light left... Mi Casa Es Su Casa Buzzy Out!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2006 10:28 PM Cool.
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2006 11:18 PM King-Tutiki???? [ Edited by: hiltiki 2006-11-17 23:19 ]
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2006 10:40 AM More cool!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2006 1:52 PM Happy Holiday UFC Weekend! At this time I would like to wish GSP good luck Nice, warm day today... Progress on the King Tutiki: Break's Over! zaya's working... Like Matt Hughes Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2006 3:28 PM Zaya's done. I'm still working... Last update before the final update: You're up to date. By The Minute Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Mon, Nov 20, 2006 11:55 AM We had to start the UFC Holiday rituals, so I couldn't post Saturday's sunset: Left the tiki like this: Now it's back to the rat race... 9 To 5 Buzzy Out!
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 20, 2006 1:20 PM Buzzy, I am starting to understand the science behind carving......
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Mon, Nov 20, 2006 4:18 PM On 2006-11-20 13:20, hiltiki wrote: Buzzy, I am starting to understand the science behind carving...... Yes!!! Can I call you "Grasshopper?" Taking a break from the science of carving: Today's subject: Anatomy Back to Teaching? Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Mon, Nov 20, 2006 5:10 PM Monday Sunset Little more done, no more light.... Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 11:20 AM Today, like every other day, is a great one for carving! Progress: I'm hungry, but I don't want to eat beacuse that means I will stop carving. I like ham.... Eatin Bird Tomorrow Buzzy Out!
M mieko Member San Diego Joined: May 01, 2006 Posts: 532	M mieko Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 11:41 AM He's looking really good! Thanks a lot for the progress pictures, it really gives me a better idea on how to start attacking a log. I had wanted to do a headress, but wasn't sure where to start. I'll have pictures soon. Any hey, where's the tuesday sunset? I was driving home last night and thought that the sunset looked really nice from where I was at, so I was looking forward to seeing an even better view. :)
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 12:55 PM Lunch break: Mieko: Here are a couple of other angles of the headress: At this rate, I'll be doing the headress ornamentation in a couple of hours. Just have to finish the feet first. I missed the sunset yesterday :( Burrito Eater Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 3:34 PM Well, I'm taking my time, just moving along, do not forget about me after I've been gone.... This thing doesn't weigh as much anymore: Getting close to sunset :) Doobie Brother Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 4:46 PM
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 5:00 PM Buzzy, I like carving....:) Actually I LOVE carving.... Buzzy your last piece looks fabulous. I can't wait to see it finished. [ Edited by: hiltiki 2006-11-22 17:48 ]
H hewey Tiki Socialite Sydney, Australia Joined: Sep 14, 2004 Posts: 4283	H hewey Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 6:02 PM Thats coming along nicely Buzzy :)
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 8:44 PM Hey Ringo! I keep missing our sunsets. Doh! Will try soon.
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 10:01 PM On 2006-11-22 20:44, RevBambooBen wrote: Hey Ringo! Revybuddy: Ringo? If you think that I look like Ringo: Click that link. :up: ROCK ON! Everyone else: Please do not click on that picture if you do not think I look like Ringo. Buzzy Out! [ Edited by: Bay Park Buzzy 2006-11-22 22:05 ]
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7942	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2006 10:39 PM On 2006-11-22 22:01, Bay Park Buzzy wrote: On 2006-11-22 20:44, RevBambooBen wrote: Hey Ringo! Revybuddy: Ringo? If you think that I look like Ringo: Click that link. :up: ROCK ON! Everyone else: Please do not click on that picture if you do not think I look like Ringo. Buzzy Out! [ Edited by: Bay Park Buzzy 2006-11-22 22:05 ] Your Science of Humor and Resemblaaaance is top notch! You are Ringo Starr Tiki God! ( to me for now on!!:) classic old school pics!!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2006 1:59 PM I'm taking a break to watch that world Hamburger eating contest on ESPN2. Joey Chestnut is the FUTURE of competitive eating! I cannot wait until he brings the belt back to the USA! Down with Kobayashi!!! USA! USA! Progress: One time I ate a 2 pound chili cheeseburger in 11 minutes. I had the Chili Coast Iron Man title for a couple months until this 400 pound guy came in and ate one in 8 minutes. I was a buck thirty seven, at the time, so I'd like to think that I am the Iron Man Lightweight Champion. Buzzy Out!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2006 2:12 PM Hey Champ, Nice looking tiki and sunsets. Hope you had a nice T day.
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2006 2:17 PM Buzzy, I thought you were a vegeterian......no really??? (tuna and egg!?!)...nice legs on the tiki...bring it on buzz!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2006 5:40 PM Benzart: T day was cool. It's good to take a day off from red meat once a year... Sunset: Tiki Work: I think I'll drag this sucker in the garage tonight.... Early Moonset: Hiltiki: I'm about as far away from being a vegetarian as one can get. I don't eat donuts or cereal for breakfast because they don't have meat in them. When you fed me, I only considered it a snack. You didn't notice, but I went out to the car while you were mixing drinks and I took a couple of shots from a can of Dennison's No Beans All meat Chili. Kept my blood sugar and chloresteral levels at acceptable levels while I ingested the fish. Clearing the Garage Buzzy Out!
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2006 5:50 PM Hahahahahahahahayyyyyyyy
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2006 5:51 PM Buzzy read your pm please.
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2006 9:49 PM Glad I brought it in tonight. Got a lot done. It's getting real close to being time to let it sit for a month and then spend about 20 hours of sanding. Oh the joy! New 10' x 2" Bamboo Photo Fence Backdrop Buzzy Out!
C congatiki Member wisconsin northwoods Joined: Jun 01, 2004 Posts: 2541	C congatiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2006 10:09 PM the guy on the throne is looking good Buzzy, he has a real "classic" vibe going on. At least he does to me, but I'm pretty old fashioned.
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Sat, Nov 25, 2006 5:39 AM Very nice my man, very nice! This guy is light years away from where you started off all those months ago. I am very impressed. Great chops indeed. I hate GSP, but I will admit he is a better NHB fighter. He is where he should be now. -Gman "The saw is family" [ Edited by: GMAN 2006-11-27 07:18 ]
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Sat, Nov 25, 2006 7:38 PM BayPark, This tiki Really looks Great, He looks SUPER and well done. So now tell the truth, who carved him for you? Nice Sunset again.
B Bowana Tiki Socialite La Mesa, CA Joined: Nov 10, 2006 Posts: 1183	B Bowana Posted posted on Sat, Nov 25, 2006 8:48 PM Hey Buzzy- I've been reading through your thread and it's great. Others have mentioned this to you before, and I agree with them that your work has come a long way since that very first one. Keep it up, man! The Gods smile upon you. Were you an English teacher in your previous incarnation?
G GROG Grand Member (1 year) Tujunga Joined: Jun 21, 2006 Posts: 7283	G GROG Posted posted on Sat, Nov 25, 2006 9:55 PM Damn Buzzmeister!!!! That looks awesome!!! GROG like!!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2006 5:01 PM Thanks all... Here's the sunset and an extra one since I missed yesterday Can't decide what to carve next... Pondering Buzzy Out!
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2006 6:38 PM How about a different type of wood???
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2006 6:47 PM How about carving that dang tiki on the Thor cover we keep looking at? His eyes are SCARY! And he looks kind of like a bad-ass banana!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2006 7:23 PM Interesting ideas, thanks people. I was asked question about sanding. Here's the stuff I use: I start out by doing cleanup and detail carving with the dremel tool. First, I use the carving bits on the right side, and then finish with the sanding drum. I usually use a 60 grit on the drum Next I hand sand it,using a quarter sheet sanding block I start with 60 and go up to 220. I buy the big boxes because I sand a bunch of tikis at the same time I also use this electric sander a lot. It has all kinds of fancy attachments to sand at all kinds of different angles and spaces I also have a quarter sheet finishing sander and a belt sander, but I do not use those that much. Buzzy Out!
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2006 7:58 PM Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, I am not sure about this sanding business???? it's so complicated. :(
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2006 8:05 PM Hiltiki: Start with this when your arm gets tired, go to home depot and buy the first thing that looks like it will save you some work. Or just say, "I'm going for that old, rustic look." and burn the hell out of it with the blowtorch
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Mon, Nov 27, 2006 7:15 AM Super double sunsets, I love the detail you are getting on this tiki. Thanks for sharing the sanding and finishing tools. A reminder that 75% of the work is Sanding, Sanding, and More Sanding! Whats in the wooden box in the last pic ?