Comment by Jeff Bonick on April 23, 2011 at 7:36am

I noticed you used foam blocks for a base, what was the total weight of the project? Can a couple of people move it easily?

Comment by Greg Davis on April 23, 2011 at 11:18am

Hey Jeff, yes i did use foam but that thing was still very heavy. I had to use my machine to move it around, although if you had to you may have been able to push it around a little with some strong guys but not much. When we set it we tried to slide it instead of lifting it, no way were we going to move it. I figure it probably was at least 800#. Not sure I could have built it any lighter with the mix I was using because I did put more foam in the hole the tiki went in. Was nice to be able to work on it in the garage  though. Next project is out in the heat and sun, time to break out the pop up tent. LOL   GD

Comment by scott dobert on April 23, 2011 at 4:05pm

yeah nathans oozes info and enthusiasm and is great fun also! i will most definately be going to the naples hands on and encourage any and all to come and learn this stuff!! and again that mail box is SWEEET!! belive it or not i actually carve tikis also! have a small out of date web site with a few things on it. tiki-scott.com. but from what i see you knock my crap outta the water!! lol! and happy easter too you and yours also!!

Comment by Greg Davis on April 24, 2011 at 7:10am

Thanks again Scott, Very Cool I will check your tikis out. I am about to drop my site and I will have all my tikis on there as well. Right now there are a few on you tube under Tiki Works, been carving palm logs for a few years, but really look forward to experimenting with this medium. Love the idea of being able to add and remove material so easy. Happy Easter to all    GD

Comment by scott dobert on April 24, 2011 at 7:24am

let me know when ur site is up would love to see!! palm and pine have been my most common material. but i see what you mean with carvin from MUDD!! happy easter!

Comment by Greg Davis on April 24, 2011 at 7:31am

Will Do Scott, palm for me as I mainly use chisels. I can and do use a chain saw but mainly for big tiki. Starting a new one today stay tuned for the next "Stoned Tiki"

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