PIT-EKA Suiseki and Daiza #1

[Pitoon]

Had some time today to cut out this daiza, and fit it to the stone. Still have a long ways to go to get it looking how I envision it to be. This is also my first suiseki and daiza, so I'm curious how it will look when it's finished.

@Hartinez thanks again for getting me off to the right start!

 

[Carol 83]

Had some time today to cut out this daiza, and fit it to the stone. Still have a long ways to go to get it looking how I envision it to be. This is also my first suiseki and daiza, so I'm curious how it will look when it's finished.

@Hartinez thanks again for getting me off to the right start!



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Very nice. You're going to be a one-stop bonsai shop soon. Pots, plants, etc.

 

[Pitoon]

Very nice. You're going to be a one-stop bonsai shop soon. Pots, plants, etc.

I wish, but unfortunately there's not enough time in the day.

 

[Carol 83]

I wish, but unfortunately there's not enough time in the day.

I think you're doing pretty well.

 

[Pitoon]

I think you're doing pretty well.

Thanks! Maybe when I retire I can really get serious.

 

[Hartinez]

coming along real nice. I especially like the 4 liitle bump outs around the profile.

 

[Pitoon]

coming along real nice. I especially like the 4 liitle bump outs around the profile.

Thanks! Those bump outs will be the feet.

 

[penumbra]

Thanks! Maybe when I retire I can really get serious.

I remember thinking that. I used to think old people had it made because they had all this time on their hands.
Now is the time.

 

[yodamon]

This looks great. Any progress update? I've always wanted to work on something like this. I guess its off to the wood working store to get a nice hardwood base starter. and... some carving tools.

 

[ABCarve]

Great job fitting the equator!! That's the hardest part.

 

[Pitoon]

This looks great. Any progress update? I've always wanted to work on something like this. I guess its off to the wood working store to get a nice hardwood base starter. and... some carving tools.

Thanks! Unfortunately I'm in the middle of a project mixing 80lb bags of cement by hand to finish a path on the side of my house. When I finish that I'm going to try to squeeze some time in to finish it.

 

[Pitoon]

Great job fitting the equator!! That's the hardest part.

Thanks! I feel the most time consuming part is done now. From this point it's down hill to the finish line

 

[Carol 83]

Love those stones, they almost look like flower

Thanks! Unfortunately I'm in the middle of a project mixing 80lb bags of cement by hand to finish a path on the side of my house. When I finish that I'm going to try to squeeze some time in to finish it.

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Love those stones, they almost look like flower petals.

 

[rhubarrbb]

Resurrecting this old thread, but I love what you've done here! I've just started to carve my own Daiza, but I'm new to woodworking all together. How did you get such straight edges? I only have a rotary tool and some palm gauges. Is this with a router?

 

[Pitoon]

Resurrecting this old thread, but I love what you've done here! I've just started to carve my own Daiza, but I'm new to woodworking all together. How did you get such straight edges? I only have a rotary tool and some palm gauges. Is this with a router?

Thanks! The outer profile was cut out with a scroll saw. The seat was cut out using a Dremel and router attachment with a straight bit.

I walk pass it every time I'm in my garage.......I'm planning on finishing this piece this spring/summer.

 

[ShadyStump]

I'm planning on finishing this piece this spring/summer.

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[Pitoon]

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You know what, I was in the garage this weekend and actually looked at it. I'm hoping later this month to get my hands on it. I'm almost finished with the loft bed I'm building for my daughter.

Other projects take priority.....this one I have to squeeze in.

 

[ShadyStump]

You know what, I was in the garage this weekend and actually looked at it. I'm hoping later this month to get my hands on it. I'm almost finished with the loft bed I'm building for my daughter.

Other projects take priority.....this one I have to squeeze in.

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2x4 construction, that thing will last through HER kids! Looking good.

I totally understand this. Take your time.

 

[penumbra]

You know what, I was in the garage this weekend and actually looked at it. I'm hoping later this month to get my hands on it. I'm almost finished with the loft bed I'm building for my daughter.

Other projects take priority.....this one I have to squeeze in.

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Really nice work. I think you get more done before breakfast than I get done in a week.

 

[Cajunrider]

Thanks! Maybe when I retire I can really get serious.

That's the opposite direction for me. When I retire nothing will be serious.
Well perhaps playing with the grandkids can be more serious.