Helpful to see the demonstrations and comparisons. One of my more random tools used for my trees is an old stainless steel tablespoon. I use it for small detail scooping, smoothing, and placing substrate. I use it to lift up moss before combing roots when repotting. The handle end of this spoon is narrow and flat so it can be used similar to a chopstick, as a pick to comb roots, or as a small lever
Tools are important, keeping them maintained, clean and sharp, is very important. But i think there are not many people know how too maintain these tools. So , dear Peter, how do you maintain and sharpen your tools? will you show us how you do it, please? ... Greetings from the Netherlands
Perfect timing for this video as I am starting my bonsai journey I started by finding a seedling outside, and just purchased a cheap Chinese elm and am trying to figure out what tools and how how much should I spend
Thank you for this video. Interesting to see the branch splitter and other tools in action. I have always found it difficult to picture how to use some tools in my mind from just reading books.
Just yesterday I discovered the hard way, the importance of using the right tool in the right way. Managed to break the beak of my somewhat cheaper hybrid cutter because I tryed to forcefully take too large a bite out of the crotch of a tree instead of nibbling away at it😞
In the knife and tool world, it’s accepted that black, high-carbon steel can take a very sharp edge, and holds an edge better than most stainless steels (there are many different stainless steels, with different properties). The drawback is that high-carbon tool steel rusts fairly easily, so it has to be kept clean and dry between uses. Stainless steels are more corrosion resistant, although they’re not completely rustproof (the saying is “Stainless doesn’t mean it can’t be stained; it means it stains less”).
Hi Peter, Is rake’s ends should be a sharp and square shape? I bought mine and it looks like it can damage roots. Could you explain and show it from Closer distance? Thanks
hi Mr.Chan, when Can you ship to Belgium again? I would like to buy the " Herons " ones 😀, buying from my master bonsai himself, seen on your website you do not for the moment, great video by the way...
Some more examples of the application of each tool, and the resultant effect as shown with the convex branch cutters, would have improved this lesson. A little pre-production work before rolling the camera. Thank you.
Peat moss? or Moss Peat? There is a difference. Moss peat is no longer sold as it is regarded as a non renewable resource but it was popular as a substrate because it is light and roots penetrate it well.
I have the hybrid Wen cutter. I always wondered what the pin in the side was for. I thought it was a stop so you couldn't damage the blades by exerting too much force on the cutting edges. I figured it was a safety pin if the tool breaks you won't hurt your hand but I don't think so. So what is the pin for?
When cutting through branch, most of the time an excessive force is used to cut through, the stopper pin is there to prevent the blade from bending. Scissor & pliers doesnt have have the pin, but they do have other type of stopper.
I loved the tool demonstration. I might need oversized and overly strong tools though. I've never had a spray bottle last more than a week, I would over squeeze them till the plastic failed unless they were made of quite durable materials. My brother was the only person who managed to make a shovel that could match my often overpowered nature, its new metal handle made the entire tool about 20lbs and the two of us will take turns with it, just single handedly spearing it into the ground to let its mass work in our advantage.
@@peterchan3100 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LMorYCoPdLo.html Basically it's a self water containing system used in growing plants. Mainly vegetables and so on for things like Deck Gardens. It utilizes a green plastic tub, with a plastic grate at the bottom. Here you put what soil you would need for growth. Then there is a cloth like material put over it with a plastic tube for watering. Basically cut cloth for plants, and there you go. Self contained water plant growing system. I have one, and was wondering in adapting the soil for the Japanese Maples it the Earth Box be good for them? My wife and I live in a trailer park and don't have a garden. So was thinking about bringing the Earth Box out of retirement, clean it up, adapt it and then use it for Bonsai since the maples are suppose to get 5' talk.
I wish you could ship your bonsai trees to the USA. I am looking for a reputable place to purchase an indoor Ficus Bonsai. Do you have any recommendations for places to purchase from, over here in the states?
That's simply not true. However, I do believe the Chinese bonsai tools are among the two countries that make the best quality, and they aren't as expensive. Honestly, Chinese bonsai tools have improved so much in the last 7 years, I'm truly impressed.
It is true. Here in South East Asia, Ryuga tools is made in China under japanese standards. The reason for that is, bonsai tools made from Japan (factory made) are still a lot more expensive (considering labor and material costs). Hand forged tools are becoming collectibles given the prices and rarity. For bonsai nurseries with hundreds or thousanss of trees, its simply not practical to use very expensive tools.
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I am a white late 20’s man from Australia and agree the best things are made most commonly made in China. So are some bad things too - but essentially everything is indeed made in China anyway.
nhìn thấy tính cách trung quốc rõ ràng đang chảy trong ông ấy thông qua động tác và cách làm việc :))))) với giá 35 - >60 euro cho những chiếc kéo bonsai từ trung quốc . no no no, bạn sẽ có những lựa chọn tốt hơn và độ tin cậy đã được khẳng định từ sản phẩm mang thương hiệu từ japan . hãy tìm hiểu và sẽ thấy điều tôi nói
