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Old 28-May-2006   #4
taipan(deceased)
Nudist Bonsai Farmer
 
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Join Date: May-2005
Location: Daintree Rainforest & Great Barrier Reef
Country: Australia
USDA Zone: 6tropical
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Originally Posted by zen
Some one on the forum (can't remember who) once told me that jin was completely "out of place" on a ligustrum,...but I must say this looks pretty dang good,...just goes to show ya.
Hiya Zen that person is clearly on drugs as they are a dream to carve and look fantastic I reckon...When are you coming down to help me dih some rally big trees outback? I'll stand gaurd against snakes, spiders, scorpions, bulls...whilst you dig buddy!


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Originally Posted by mike_p
LOOKING GOOD
Keep up the good work and post more pix. What tools are you using for the carving?

Mike
Thanks Mike! originally a chainsaw...then an angle grinder...

The other trunks have yet to be carved but I was lucky enough to have Harry over at bonsaisite.com do an amazing virtual of what the tree will hopefully look like in 5-10 years...

Harry is a very talented guy
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