tools for the job?

glenn

What tool would I need to be able to split a rock? .... Suiseki looks fascinating and love to see about collecting a few myself.

I live in the UK so preferably, so ideally someone who can tell me how much and where from would be ideal.

Isn't it funny how we all have the same interests? ... I've collected stones for years but just because I thought they were an interesting shape or from a place that I would like to remember!?!

I think it's bizarre! ... anyway thanks everyone.

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bonsaial1

Hi Glenn, Not to sure about some of the wording of your questions. If you want to buy stones, then your best bet is to make the European show circuit. Make some calls to Bonsai nurserys in your area and see what they say.

For collecting, river areas are best. Rushing water and fairly downstream for the most eroded and polished stones. Again, check the links section at the title page of this forum for "suiseki" and check out some of the web sites. Volcanic areas are condusive to good stones. The ring of fire happens to be on the Pacific Ocean, and not the Atlantic. But.. there are good volcanic areas around the Med.

I'm not sure what you mean on the rock splitting question. Maybe you could clarify that more? Then I could give it a stab.




Happy rockhounding, Bonsaial

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glenn

well, my point was that if I found a big rock!? how would I go about cutting it in half!? ... I'm quite ignorant to it all.