Must Have Bonsai Bench Accessory

[Mellow Mullet]

Mrs. Mullet scored major points today, she landed me the number one tool required for all bonsai work, every bonsai artist should have one. She got it on sale, too.





I mounted it right next to @sorce 's favorite bench accessory.




Please excuse the less than spectacular photography, I got a new lens today and was trying it out. Looks like I need to try some more.

 

[bonsaidave]

You can't drink all day unless you start in the morning.

I love that saying. Cheers!

 

[TyroTinker]

I was trying to make a list of all the different things I might need, just starting out like I am. Just so I am prepared next spring...

I can't believe I almost forgot this important tool!!!

 

[Maros]

I mounted it right next to @sorce 's favorite bench accessory.

I missed that one. What is it for? Thanks.

 

[just.wing.it]

I missed that one. What is it for? Thanks.

https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/wire-straightener-mm-style.28777/

 

[Maros]

https://www.bonsainut.com/threads/wire-straightener-mm-style.28777/

Got it. Thanks.

 

[GrimLore]

Excellent! I have one on my Barbeque, new bench still not started

Grimmy

 

[choppychoppy]

You can get a little bin to catch caps - it mounts underneath - it's what I've got - this is in the inside work room - your not done yet

 

[Giga]

I don't drink much but I like the idea

 

[Velodog2]

Beer is the best problem solving tool I know of! If I have an impossible tree I grab a couple beers and the tree and head to my little shop of horrors (i.e. workbench) where an "innovative" solution is soon found

 

[petegreg]

Yeah and then next morning I ask myself: "Who the hell has done this and how?" Sometimes I find a new solution, but usually couradge at least. Then I know why the artist of any kind drink and smoke...

 

[LanceMac10]

Lately, I've been opening my beverages in a manner similar to this.....

 

[VAFisher]

If you buy cheap enough beer there's no need for an opener. I do have an opener mounted on the side of the kitchen cabinet next to the fridge right above the trash can...just for those times when I'm craving something a little craftier.

 

[LanceMac10]

Seriously, you only need a lighter....hell, I would do it right off the bench top!!!

 

[berobinson82]

I made one of these guys some time last year. By adding a neodymium magnet behind the board, the bottlecaps catch. Up to about 60 - 75 before it needs to be cleared off.

Cheers,

B

 

[TyroTinker]

I made one of these guys some time last year. By adding a neodymium magnet behind the board, the bottlecaps catch. Up to about 60 - 75 before it needs to be cleared off.

Cheers,

B
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I have the plans to build one of those saved in my "future projects" area

 

[LanceMac10]

about 60 - 75 before it needs to be cleared off.

Whoa......boy knows how to put 'em away!!!!!!

No need to advertise your prowess, knock 'em of after a sixer's worth....spouse might not enjoy your "gift of guzzle" as much as we.....

 

[berobinson82]

Whoa......boy knows how to put 'em away!!!!!!

No need to advertise your prowess, knock 'em of after a sixer's worth....spouse might not enjoy your "gift of guzzle" as much as we.....

I mean it might take a minute! I actually save all of my beer caps for a yound artist I know that uses them to make end tables. So I'll save em up for a month and then drop off a bag of trash like I'm dumpster Santa Claus. And trust me, she's never appreciated my gift as much as the frat bros did. What does she know!?
Cheers,
B

 

[CasAH]

Who needs a tool? When I played rugby there was always a prop's belly button, anyone with there front teeth not knocked out or the upper bone on the eye socket to open beer bottles. Saw this after every game or practice.

 

[TyroTinker]

I don't drink much but I like the idea

I have one of these. You don't need to drink much beer. (My wife and I don't)
This opens even twist off caps(some sodas) without denting the cap.
The other end (where this image has the middle finger resting) can help open a can's tab too. It works great for me and my wife. And it is kind of a unique way to open the bottle.