Tiki carve

[TikiFoamy38]

Very nice work :)

[JamesKruize]

I never understood why someone would prefer a gas powered saw to an electric for carving unless there was no power hookup near by. You can actually hear the wood being chiseled w/the electric. They will both leave a slight oil residue and that's why I finish with a 4 inch sanding disk. If you view my other Tiki vid you will see a bigger gas saw used but that's all that was available at that site.

[merkyh2o]

I keep reading that you need a gas chain saw to do this kind of work. The electric does not seem to be holding you back. Would you advise getting an electric? I am pretty close to neighbors and am concerned about the smell and noise of a gas chainsaw. About to cut down two Washingtonias in my yard and should have enough wood for several small and at least two or three tall Tikis. I have made a tiki but it was hard wood with a chisel, man thats a lot of work.

[WOZCINEMA]

Amazing work man, do you sell your work often?

What do you use to coat the wood to prevent splitting?

That is art!

[JamesKruize]

Thanx WOZCINEMA Appreciate the good feedback! Yes I've sold Tikis and I build Tiki bars. There are all kinds of finishes you can put on your Tiki. I prefer oils and stains (old school) for outdoors. Just soak the heck out of it but the true beauty of the piece may not come around for years! Cracks are inevitable. Tikis usually look more authentic after aging a bit.

[WOZCINEMA]

@JamesKruize Sweet man, mahalo!

Do you rec a certain oil for palm tikis? I live in AZ so I gotta consider the extreme, evil heat!

Also, what's the best type of wook to make tikis and moais? I made on moai out of palm tree stump and it looks killer.

Anyway mahalo!

[jaydubber17]

@JamesKruize...where do you sell your tikis? I'm coming to Maui in 3 days or so, and would love pick up one or two!!

[HotCarlFanClub]

very nice!!!

[4alarmer]

thank you sir!

[4alarmer]

@JamesKruize what song/artist is that?

[JamesKruize]

@4alarmer The song is called "South Sea Island by "Plank." A great surf band from Seattle. CD available through Little Mark Productions.

[bj616]

Great job man! That is a cool looking Tiki. I have rough cut several with my chainsaw, but they really are half ass.

[JamesKruize]

@bj616 Try smoothing that rough cut using a 4" grinder w/sanding disk. It's fun to use and it will really take the wood down quick.

[bj616]

@JamesKruize Thanks man. I have to invest in one ASAP! Love those Tikis!!

[azstever]

What kind of wood is that?

[JamesKruize]

@azstever I was lucky enough to find a cedar log for that one.

[gavhenrad]

@azstever it is made out of tree I think

[inglisworks]

Awesome

[pbsurfdude]

What kind of bit was on your cordless drill?

[JamesKruize]

Its like a blunt tip wood file, I think its called a rotary rasp

[velcrodingleberries]

What did you a have on the angle grinder? I bought some sandpaper disks. Got some ceder logs in my back yard. Maybe I will give it a try.

[JamesKruize]

I used the coarsest 4" sanding disks I could find, Remember wood carving is "subtraction only" go slow enough to anticipate corrections. Good luck!

[velcrodingleberries]

That was truly amazing! great work, and the video editor dude, whoever he or she was rocks as well.

[velcrodingleberries]

The disks I got are little strips of sand paper attached to the wheel. Is that what your using or a solid disk?

Thanks for responding much appreciated.

[BABOROM]

nice !!!

[parkvillemd]

sweet!

[dynagld]

The fat guy rocks