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    Concave Cutter: What the hell is this?

    It can still happen to Kaneshin if they are abused - my Kaneshin branch cutters ended up the exact same way after a workshop where I lent them to a friend. I didn’t realise until I got home and tried to unsuccessfully cut a branch! Luckily I managed to wrangle them back into useable shape with...
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    Artisans Cup selections

    I don't mind seeing the occasional odd ball display, but it seems to me more people remember the vacuum cleaner than the actual tree. It works for the novelty value but IMO a tree should be good enough to impress on its own without needing gimmicks to be remembered. In this case the tree may...
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    Eucalyptus, have you used one?

    I have a few Nicholii, I really like them a species for bonsai but am still learning about them as I go. They grow quickly and have a relatively small leaf which suits bonsai. You have to be vigilant with controlling the top growth, they are very apically dominant and vigorous growers, if you...
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    One of my favorite pots

    Very nice! I will own a Tofokuji one day!
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    One of my favorite pots

    Interesting thread! I'm starting to develop a fascination for bonsai pottery after a recent trip to Japan and Tokoname. I thought I'd add to this thread with a couple of my pots. A Koyo oribe: Koyo Juko commented to me when I purchased this one that it is very hard to get this glaze right...
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