Tools Of The Trade To Precisely Cut

[jimlau]

What tools can you use to make a diagonal, clean cut on a 2" trunk with branches nearby? Concave and knob cutters until u end up with a clean line? Saw/hacksaw?

And maybe a grinding tool, like a Dremel?

Thanks.

 

[BrianBay9]

What tools can you use to make a diagonal, clean cut on a 2" trunk with branches nearby? Concave and knob cutters until u end up with a clean line? Saw/hacksaw?

And maybe a grinding tool, like a Dremel?

Thanks.

I'd use a pull saw. You can get them with very fine teeth, and blades as small or large as you need to fit into your space.

 

[rockm]

I'd use a pull saw. You can get them with very fine teeth, and blades as small or large as you need to fit into your space.

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yup, or a fine tooth pruning saw that cuts on the pull.

 

[Cadillactaste]

A fein tool if you want smooth like butter results. Not a bonsai tool. But one I've got in my arsenal. For smooth flat roots to for repotting when they are thick. But also makes good use of what you are asking. again not a bonsai tool.

 

[jimlau]

A fein tool if you want smooth like butter results. Not a bonsai tool. But one I've got in my arsenal. For smooth flat roots to for repotting when they are thick. But also makes good use of what you are asking. again not a bonsai tool.
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Hard to make out what that does. Is it a saw? What motion does it make?

 

[Cadillactaste]

Hard to make out what that does. Is it a saw? What motion does it make?

Yes...a hand saw. There is a video if you swipe on the images in the Amazon link. Showing use. My husband is a general contractor. This tool is golden.

https://www.amazon.com/Fein-MultiMaster-Multipurpose-StarLockPlus-Variable/dp/B01E73VU36/ref=asc_df_B01E73VU36?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333185695396&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932713363589&psc=1#video-immersive-view_1681241738727

 

[jimlau]

Yes...a hand saw. There is a video if you swipe on the images in the Amazon link. Showing use. My husband is a general contractor. This tool is golden.

https://www.amazon.com/Fein-MultiMaster-Multipurpose-StarLockPlus-Variable/dp/B01E73VU36/ref=asc_df_B01E73VU36?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80333185695396&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583932713363589&psc=1#video-immersive-view_1681241738727

Does this seem roughly as good? A lot cheaper.

Black and Decker

 

[Cadillactaste]

Does this seem roughly as good? A lot cheaper.

Black and Decker

Looks like a homeowners version.

 

[hampton]

Definitely agree, there are a ton of blade options and they cut like butter. The Dewalt version with the quick release blade mechanism is a great tool.

 

[jimlau]

Definitely agree, there are a ton of blade options and they cut like butter. The Dewalt version with the quick release blade mechanism is a great tool.

Got the tool and it works well. How do you grind or carve? A drill with an abbrasive bit? By hand with cutters?

 

[jimlau]

Something bigger than a dremel, as it is for larger trees. I don't see that I can use the oscillating tool I just got.

 

[PaulH]

I haven't thought of using my oscillating cutter on bonsai. Thanks for the inspiration!

 

[jimlau]

I haven't thought of using my oscillating cutter on bonsai. Thanks for the inspiration!

You can thank Cadillactaste above.