Siberian Fir Trunk Split: Dave's Bonsai E429

In this episode, I split the trunk of my big Siberian Fir to allow me to bend it to have a bit less of a stick-in-a-pot look. Will it work?
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[@XaviersBonsaiRetreat]

Great solution - this should benefit the long term development of this one Dave

[@stevetippin]

I cannot wait for this update!!!!

[@baldyeti]

That was wicked cool, Dave!

[@Bonsaicrazy]

Great video Dave. Love that you got your wife involved awesome 😂👊👊👊

[@growclipbonsaiforseniors1951]

Interesting. Very interesting. Nice work doing the split. Time will tell.

[@adamnorris8006]

I can't wait for the update. another great video dave

[@BlueJayBonsai]

See you next spring!

[@dkstott29]

Foist.....nice job

[@percyacutt3110]

Why didn’t you try a wedge cut, way easier and safer

[@DavesBonsai]

@@percyacutt3110 I think if the trunk was a little thicker I would have gone that route.

[@stevetippin]

@@DavesBonsai If a wedge cut was used, it would be one angular change of direction rather than a gradual bend (unless you used a series of wedge cuts). I like this approach although I would like to have watched the wedge cut approach too (have any more sticks in pots, Dave?)

[@DavesBonsai]

@@stevetippin oh, I have plenty of sticks…

[@The_Mothzz]

Is this abies nordmannia ?

[@DavesBonsai]

@@The_Mothzz I was told it was Siberian Fir. But they sure look the same.

[@The_Mothzz]

@@DavesBonsai thanks

[@BostonBonsaiIdiot]

Looks like the mission was accomplished!