Bonsai Tools

HarrisonTX

just looked at a bonsai tool site, and oh my gosh.. 50$ for a pair or trimmers!! i only make 6.25 an hour, thats like 9 hours of work!!

but back to bushes now..

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Jay

HarrisonTX , welcome. You are correct, Bonsai Tools are not inexspensive. If you were going to save up for one, it should be a concave cutter. Most of the other tools can be approximated with non-bonsai tools. You should check to see if there is a Bonsai Club near you. Going to the meetings will be extremely helpful in your Bonsai Education... and you might find someone there who can help you out with some used tools.

Good luck and stay in touch
Jay

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Jay

Well here is an addy for you.. I know nothing of this, but have seen them around for a long time. I'm sure they could head you to a club in the area. Dallas Bonsai Gardens
Warehouse Address: 4460 West Walnut Street, Suite 218, Garland, Texas 75042
Telephones: Local...(972) 487-0130
Telephones: Toll Free...1 800 982 1223

In addition, check back here, we have several members who live in the great state of Texas who could give you an address of a club

Jay

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kvnharv29

Go here, youll be able to find a couple clubs near you really quick:
http://www.absbonsai.org/clubs.html

Also, dallasbonsai.com has the best prices on tools and tool sets(especially) that ive seen on the internet, as well as tons of other products.(i sound like an ad) BUT, i havent bought anything from them yet.

-Kevin

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HarrisonTX

Dallas bonsai is a god site..

I just got back from my local shed, and they didnt have any junipers, or books on bonsai

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TreeBay

Hi Kevin,

Yes, it does sounds just like an ad for a site you've never purchased from. How is their forum?

I have moved this portion of the thread to Vendor Feedback, where you are welcome to plug whomever you wish without fear of retribution.

Incidently, I have a drawer full of $16 novice shears and $30 concave cutters which I don't offer over the TreeBay Bonsai Tools & Supplies website, but you may see them on some sites. The quality is far inferior even the basic grade, and since folks are buying over the Internet and can't judge quality as easily, I don't sell them by Internet and make it really easy. Maybe you will see them on eBay one day, though.

Here are some questions to ask your prospective tool vendor:

1. Are the tools constructed from quality tool steel?
2. Are the tools tempered to provide a cutting edge that lasts?
3. Are the tools warranted? For how long? What if I don't like them or they break in normal use?
4. Are the cutting edges laminated to provide strength and toughness?
5. If the finish is silver, is it stainless, laminated stainless, nickel plate or chrome plate?
6. Where were the tools made? How long has the company been in business?

Basically speaking, in bonsai tools you will often find that you get what you pay for.

Regards,

Matt

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