Making chopsticks
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HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
Gotta point out that this is how grocery stores, clothing outlets.. hell, a huge chunk of our capitalist system works...
If you've even eaten from a can or bag, or eaten non-native produce... You've also overpayed for convenience.
When analyzing it THIS way, it's much easier to factor in "personal worth"... Like how much WOULD I pay to eat a mango
I, PERSONALLY, find the video, as you said, to be quite reminiscent of a month python sketch though!
HorseloverFat
Squarepants with Conkers
*sniffs the air*
...I smell shenanigans...
...I smell shenanigans...
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
I bought bamboo kabob sticks. Works great, cheap...and bulk! I've still got the first bag I ever bought. I've not even made a dent in them. 
Pass on making my own. But bless them...for those who wish to make their own.
Pass on making my own. But bless them...for those who wish to make their own.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
I only endured five.5 min video??? you got the condensed version? The video is actually 28 min long.
BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
You left out 'elongating'
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
5 min video??? you got the condensed version? The video is actually 28 min long.
It's all good!
Ryan can sell his trees and kits for those who appreciate them. The Japanese culture leads to strong attention to details that bring excellence, particularly with bonsai. I have no doubt that Ryan's trees and goods are geared toward that standard of excellence. Those who wish for that level of excellence certainly have the right to do so.
As for me, I tend to be more pragmatic. I am capable intellectually and physically to do things to that level of excellence and I have. I just I don't want to spend that much time, energy, and money with bonsai. I am more at that level of "Play with small trees, reap small pleasure."
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BeepBeepBonsaiSheep
Chumono
Ah, ok. I realize that 1,000 may be too fine. 100 just seemed too coarse to me, but maybe it works for bamboo. I used to grind stainless with 80grit and it was always chewed up. Always went back with a finer/ used belt to smooth it out. Used 200grit flap wheels on an air die grinder to really polish stuff up nice
badatusernames
Omono
Fantastic, thank you
About 10 years ago, Mike Hagedorn invited me to email Ryan a question about Ryan's repotting methods. I'm sure at the time, Ryan was very busy working his ass off and struggling to gain his footing as a businessman. Without asking me to compensate him for his time and expertise, he emailed back promptly with a very kind and informative response. The dude could not have been more selfless. I'm certain that there are and have been bonsai professionals in the U.S. with his level of horticultural knowledge. But the guy has ambition, energy, and 10,000-watt charisma that I've never seen before in the bonsai business world. He's used technology, social media, and his own personality to present modern bonsai at a high level. Seems to be a great guy.Honestly this site sometimes, almost, makes me feel bad for the guy (Ryan), way too much ball busting for no reason. The content is solid and if someone wants the convenience of buying something to take advantage of said content right there, on the site, then why not?… and as others have said it’s just plain silly to fault someone for having a business that sells these things.
…all that said…
@mrcasey nailed the Ryan Neil narration style, that cracked me up, but in good fun.
Cajunrider
Imperial Masterpiece
Before you start making chop sticks, get this tool.
Ok, so is it a joke or are you peeved about someone overpaying (in your opinion) for convenience?… which in itself is a silly thing to even concern yourself with. I mean, who cares?
(Besides you apparently
)
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
I'm not peeved about anything. I posted because I thought the 28 minute video about making chopsticks was funny, or at least worth a chuckle or two. TWENTY EIGHT MINUTES OF CHOPSTICK MAKING??? C'mon, that's funny. It's even a pretty good double entendre for, well, whatever you want.Ok, so is it a joke or are you peeved about someone overpaying (in your opinion) for convenience?… which in itself is a silly thing to even concern yourself with. I mean, who cares?
(Besides you apparently
I frankly don't care what people pay. I merely pointed out the humor in the vid, the availability of cheaper materials and ways to get it (just as Ryan has).
Ok, I get it, it’s just that the first line of your OP had some humor but that was followed by a paragraph long gripe.
rockm
Spuds Moyogi
OK, so you don't like my humor. Everyone's a critic. The way I wrote it was hardly serious.
Shogun610
Masterpiece
LMAO .. what are they gonna charge $100 for a bundle of them?
The nuances and capacity to understand the fundamentals for your chopstick is really important for maximizing the potential for repotting your tree. The detailed design of this Thor Horvilla chopstick will go for 500 dollars. The rugged design and the simple nuances of ergonomics to help you really poke those soil down like never before.
The nuances and capacity to understand the fundamentals for your chopstick is really important for maximizing the potential for repotting your tree. The detailed design of this Thor Horvilla chopstick will go for 500 dollars. The rugged design and the simple nuances of ergonomics to help you really poke those soil down like never before.
Shogun610
Masterpiece
He isn’t the only one to use those wire cutters , I got those exact ones from bonsai tonight and they are perfect. So I will give him thtI will say though - marketing aside - seeing a bunch of older bonsai folks with hand wraps for joint pain (or whatever else) definitely has me wondering if Ryan has a point about these wire cutters:
Wire Cutters
As your bonsai practice advances, your tools should effortlessly support the entire spectrum of structural and physically demanding work. The Knipex wire cutter is an ergonomically designed tool with a multi-rivet construction to provide maximum mechanical advantage with minimal effort expended...goods.bonsaimirai.com
"This tool easily cuts the thickest gauges of wire, minus the wear and tear on your hands. Finally expand your capacity for applying heavy wire with ease and confidence. Use this tool to save your hands, so you may wire bonsai for years and years to come."
If I worked with larger trees / larger gauge wire that marketing might work on me...
Shogun610
Masterpiece
You use the pointy end of a restaurant chop stick for small grams , and blunt end for larger grains.
Look at that gorgeous ginger tooshie, what a pretty kitty cat.Too new to comment, but I thought it was hillarious if a bit annoying... Well, could not help myself and commented. Agree with all of the above.
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