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Found this thread searching for something else. I too have read that article and wanted to try it on an old stovepipe JBP stump I have. Long shoots all over the place. I tried to bend as in the article and broke the branch every time.

Came up with a good solution. I found some 1" pvc sections. Was able to bend it smoothly to fit in the pipe. Left it for a month, removed the pie and the bend stayed. Next step was a move down to 3/4" pipe with the same branch. Currently still in the 3/4" but need to step down to 1/2" soon. At that point I should be able to complete the bend and insert in a drilled hole.

Will post photos when I can - respond if anyone is still watching this thread.

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There is unrest in the Forest
There is trouble with the trees
For the maples want more sunlight
And the oaks ignore their pleas.

11-Sep-2006	#10
Graydon bonsaiTALK Master Chief Join Date: Apr-2006 Location: Lakeland - Florida Country: United States USDA Zone: 9A AHS Heat Zone: 11 Posts: 1,004	Found this thread searching for something else. I too have read that article and wanted to try it on an old stovepipe JBP stump I have. Long shoots all over the place. I tried to bend as in the article and broke the branch every time. Came up with a good solution. I found some 1" pvc sections. Was able to bend it smoothly to fit in the pipe. Left it for a month, removed the pie and the bend stayed. Next step was a move down to 3/4" pipe with the same branch. Currently still in the 3/4" but need to step down to 1/2" soon. At that point I should be able to complete the bend and insert in a drilled hole. Will post photos when I can - respond if anyone is still watching this thread. __________________ There is unrest in the Forest There is trouble with the trees For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their pleas.