August
Chumono
The first is my favorite. I actually thought it over 3 or 4 times but couldn't leave it behind!
What’s your latest Bonsai related purchase?
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BobbyLane
Imperial Masterpiece
Grafting knife
Japonicus
Imperial Masterpiece
Ovals are just over 14 inches
Shima
Omono
Diamond or carbide bits work best with water. I use electrical duct putty or anything sticky to build a dam around the intended hole area and fill with water.
Shima
Omono
Haven't got mine yet but the images on amazon say "made in Germany." Wouldn't have ordered them if it didn't.
Baku1875
Shohin
a bag of Tank's Pumice. Price per quart beats the other sources of pumice I have used last year. I will be giving a review of it as I do some repots in the next few months.
https://tanks-green-stuff.myshopify.com/products/tanks-pumice-16-qt
https://tanks-green-stuff.myshopify.com/products/tanks-pumice-16-qt
Katie0317
Chumono
From American Bonsai. Made for cutting wire off a tree. Fits my hand perfectly. Added a 5.00 coupon and stickers.
Maiden69
Masterpiece
Let me know how you like that one. I am using the traditional Japanese kiridashi woodworking knife. Since I have quite a few sharpening stones for my Japanese knives it is super easy to keep the edge sharp. Now I am thinking about buying a karambit to use for layers, but I really hate sharpening those.
You are going to love that one. I have the smaller Masakuni M9 that have a similar point and it is so much easier to cut right next to the branch. I have the traditional wire cutter as well and while the edge of protected from cutting the tree the rounded profile sometimes get in the way.
Maiden69
Masterpiece
Looks decent... how much was with shipping?
I paid $38 for a cubic foot from Build a Soil. Which is almost 30 quarts. It was dusty, but the particles were right between 1/4 - 3/8 with a very minimal amount smaller than 1/4. Problem is they are on back order right now.
BuildASoil Pumice
Use this pumice as direct replacement for perlite last longer than perlite and has more minerals. Pumice is a perfect addition to potting soil. We offer free shipping on the best quality pumice with the best price. Don't get a tiny bag of random pumice, Get BuildASoil Pumice today!
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Katie0317
Chumono
Beautiful! I mangled a delicate branch trying to remove wire with 'regular' wire cutters and have been on the lookout for the 'right' wire cutters. These will cut up to 3mm wire and that's probably about the largest I'd use right now. My teacher used a much larger copper wire on the trunk of one of my trees but I used my hands to carefully loosen it. American Bonsai sells 3 different wire cutters and while I was drawn to the 8" pair, I didn't think they'd fit my hand well. I'd like to try the Masakuni pair.
If it is pure zeolite it is one of the best substrates for bonsai. Bit heavy when used with bigger trees.
ShadyStump
Imperial Masterpiece
Thanks!
I think I might order a smaller bag and try it on some ficus cuttings or the like over summer. I'll report back if I actually remember to.
Baku1875
Shohin
it came out to 25 bucks and change with shipping and tax, which is still well below the usual pumice sources on amazon. It still hasnt arrived, so i'll report on the quality and the particle sizes, im expecting dust and some 1/4, 3/8, 5/8+ given the attractive priceLooks decent... how much was with shipping?
I paid $38 for a cubic foot from Build a Soil. Which is almost 30 quarts. It was dusty, but the particles were right between 1/4 - 3/8 with a very minimal amount smaller than 1/4. Problem is they are on back order right now.
BuildASoil Pumice
Use this pumice as direct replacement for perlite last longer than perlite and has more minerals. Pumice is a perfect addition to potting soil. We offer free shipping on the best quality pumice with the best price. Don't get a tiny bag of random pumice, Get BuildASoil Pumice today!
LuZiKui
Shohin
Alright, I officially have a problem. Picked up a couple more pots today, 2 from Denise Soultanian. They are both fantastic pots, workmanship and finish is incredible on both of them. I've got a cool cork bark jade (don't kill me) that i'm planning on putting in the larger one that I think will look really cool. Would definitely recommend her pots, she sells on etsy: DMSPottery. Plus the shipping was great and I loved the little hand tied wrapping.
Frozentreehugger
Masterpiece
Where did you order them from
Frozentreehugger
Masterpiece
I get that . My point is with sheet metal ( especially hard stainless ) a metal cutting disc is much simpler and faster not to mention cheaper . You don’t get a round hole but that’s not a deal breaker for me . One thing a metal fabrication guy told me once . Stainless steel is expensive not because it is expensive ingredients or difficult to make . The cost is related to it being so hard on tools to shape and cut . .
Japonicus
Imperial Masterpiece
I drove about 100 miles one way to Stewart, OH.
Already had one identical that I paid $100 for incl. shipping.
Got the 3 "white sand" ones for $100 total
Nice and thick pots. I like them.
He might have one left, not sure, but there are a couple others maybe 4
that have a little belly? to them, unglazed. The place was rather nasty, but the old fella
was recovering from surgery. Didn't see a lot of the stuff on their web site...
Frozentreehugger
Masterpiece
Further if your going to drill . With a bit or diamond . Best to use a lubricant . Metal there is cutting oils made but . Automotive auto trans oil warms well . If your drilling with diamond or whatever in a non metal . Substrate Like ceramic pot . Put some soap
In the water . Water alone acts as a coolant . But something with lubricity. Helps cutting much better . Hand dish soap is perfect .
Japonicus
Imperial Masterpiece
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Thanks don’t want to get political . But I’m finally getting closer . Wife had a ID problem simple fix . But it’s taken 2 years to resolve . So soon will be able to renew our passports . Then I can drive across the border and set up with a service . That will provide me with a American shipping address . Resolve the ridiculous int shipping problem from USA to Canada . Since Covid cost is insane .@Frozentreehugger
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