I didn't know they made a branch spreader but I'll definitely google it and find one.Use a spreader and turn the screw once a day until you hit your mark.
Modifying a turn buckle would be a lot cheaper. You can get different sizes for the price of a made spreader for bonsai.I didn't know they made a branch spreader but I'll definitely google it and find one.
What I wonder.. What do you do then? Do you leave it in for 3 years?clamp from your hardware store. remove clamp piece from one end (red arrow) and attach to other end (green arrow). you now have a spreader.
depends on situation. if it takes 3 years then it takes 3 years. some cases you want to increase the spread little by little and this helps because this is adjustable.What I wonder.. What do you do then? Do you leave it in for 3 years?
The key with the turn buckle is a turn a day. The tree has time to recoop with every turn, it's also less stressful on the tree.I have done this with a flat wedge of wood with a v cut on each end. I put a split piece of tubing over the v where it meets the trunk.
However, in my opinion Pitoon wins this one hands down with his modified turnbuckle. I am going to pick up a couple tomorrow.
I get it. Its a brilliant idea.The key with the turn buckle is a turn a day. The tree has time to recoop with every turn, it's also less stressful on the tree.