I retired, moved to Colombia with just 2 suitcases of stuff, and began a new life. When I got into bonsai again, I took the approach of buying the tools I needed at the time until my collection was complete. My first tool was a pair of scissors and a bonsai wire cutter. The wire cutter is actually my most used tool. I now have about 10 tools which I got over about a 6 month period. Great video
@@TonysBonsai It is called City of Eternal Spring. So, yes, desiduos trees are out for the most part. But I have one tree I was forced to trunk chop, and now in about a month it has long shoots. And at this time of year I don't have to water the trees. We have sun half the day and rain at night. When we get many days with only a warm sun, everything explodes!
Well done Tony 1k Subs you’ve breezed that! Nice video Also very helpful for anyone starting out! Iv been making do with the tools I have but now my materials getting closer I feel investments needed! Thanks 😊
My favourite tool is the snub nose wire cutters. I find it very cathartic and weirdly relaxing cutting away little curls of wire, one turn at a time, and being able to get right up against the branch without fear of damaging it.
Hi folks what’s your recommendations on tools available in uk? I don’t want to buy twice cry twice as it where. Be good to no how long you own them and why you rate them? Thanks 🌱
My stainless scissors are ok, but not amazing. These however I'm very happy with! www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075L21JC7?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
Cheers mate. I'm amazed how it's taken off. If you'd have told me when I shot my first shambles of a video that I'd be at 1000 subscribers ten weeks later, I'd have told you that you were quite mad!
Good practical video. I notice Peter Chan uses secateurs a lot, bypass rather than anvil. My root rake is a three pronged one with a sort of butter knife blade on the other end. Other stuff is what's in my toolbox anyway.
yes, He uses the falco secateurs a lot. I suspect that is partly because he has so many trees to prune, and they are the most efficient tool. I also have a three-pronged root rake, but I'll be damned if I can find it!
Hi Tony ! Sorry, random question. Novice bonsai owner. Accidentally left my Bonsai in the sun too long and the moss is now yellow. How do I get it green again ? Thanks mate
No moss expert at all, but I would water it well and place it in the shade. Just make sure that your tree will be ok with those conditions for a few days.
wire cutters and concave cutter makes allot of difference. had been repurposing other tools for the others but those two does things that other tools cant.
Good video Tony well explained to novices, the only one I would add is a 3/4 pronged rake, even an old stout bent into shape dinner fork will do the job I think I have seen Nigel using something like that. But we’ll done mate, keep them coming. Joe
Thanks Joe, and I completely agree. I have a three-pronged rake, but I can't for the life of me find it! If I had it I would have included it in with the root hook and chopstick.
Great video Tony! You forgot #6 - a nice Puma jumper. 😂🤣
🤣🤣 Fantastic, and very true! I just had to pin this comment.
Hahahhahaha 🤣🤣🤣 lol Jay!!!
Rest in peace Tony.... I enjoyed your videos in the few months since I started my new bonsai hobby. The bonsai community will miss you.
I retired, moved to Colombia with just 2 suitcases of stuff, and began a new life. When I got into bonsai again, I took the approach of buying the tools I needed at the time until my collection was complete. My first tool was a pair of scissors and a bonsai wire cutter. The wire cutter is actually my most used tool. I now have about 10 tools which I got over about a 6 month period. Great video
How interesting Michael. I would imagine you have to have a completely different approach to bonsai in Colombia, but I bet they grow fast!
@@TonysBonsai It is called City of Eternal Spring. So, yes, desiduos trees are out for the most part. But I have one tree I was forced to trunk chop, and now in about a month it has long shoots. And at this time of year I don't have to water the trees. We have sun half the day and rain at night. When we get many days with only a warm sun, everything explodes!
Wow, I bet you can get trees to develop really quickly in those conditions!
Useful! Thanks
Thank you Siva
I chatted with Sam (Aussie Bonsai Bloke) and he agrees that you forgot the most important tool...the bottle opener!! Cheers Tony :)
🤣🤣 I've not touched a drop in 17 years myself, but I'm glad you are enjoying a nice cold one for me!
Great video thanks
Very informative Tony. Bonsai Beginners will benefit from your experience. Thanks, keep growing
Thanks Matt. I would have liked to watch this kind of beginner video when I was starting bonsai, so I thought, let's make one!
Well done Tony 1k Subs you’ve breezed that! Nice video Also very helpful for anyone starting out! Iv been making do with the tools I have but now my materials getting closer I feel investments needed! Thanks 😊
Cheers mate. You've got some lovely material, and I think you deserve a nice hybrid cutter 😉
My favourite tool is the snub nose wire cutters. I find it very cathartic and weirdly relaxing cutting away little curls of wire, one turn at a time, and being able to get right up against the branch without fear of damaging it.
Yes, on a nice day it's a really satisfying thing to do I agree!
This was very informative and has helped me decide what l need as l have many of the tools you showed but need a couple on bonsai ones.. thankyou
Hi folks what’s your recommendations on tools available in uk? I don’t want to buy twice cry twice as it where. Be good to no how long you own them and why you rate them? Thanks 🌱
My stainless scissors are ok, but not amazing. These however I'm very happy with!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075L21JC7?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details
Very straight forward presentation and one of the better videos I seen on the subject.
Thank you, That's very nice of you to say!
1000 SUBSCRIBERS!!!!! Congratulations 🎉🎈🎊
Cheers mate. I'm amazed how it's taken off. If you'd have told me when I shot my first shambles of a video that I'd be at 1000 subscribers ten weeks later, I'd have told you that you were quite mad!
Thanks for sharing the video Tony. Can I ask which brand the stainless Hybrid cutters are please?
Yeah, no worries.
I got them off amazon
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075L21JC7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks for the help Tony. Really appreciated.
Very informative 👍
Thanks Rob. Glad you enjoyed it!
Good practical video. I notice Peter Chan uses secateurs a lot, bypass rather than anvil. My root rake is a three pronged one with a sort of butter knife blade on the other end. Other stuff is what's in my toolbox anyway.
yes, He uses the falco secateurs a lot. I suspect that is partly because he has so many trees to prune, and they are the most efficient tool. I also have a three-pronged root rake, but I'll be damned if I can find it!
Great video Tony! I got go with Jay on this one. You forgot the essential puma Hoodie 🤣🤣
I'll have to get some Tonys Bonsai Puma merch! 🤣🤣
@@TonysBonsai hahaha 👍 new sponsor for the channel. Nigel should get CAT to sponsor his🤣
@@thenaturecreater8906 I think Nigel would like Tony’s red Puma hoodie too!
I love that $10 yellow side cutter Tony. Where do I get one plz?
Maybe a link as i'm in NZ.
Really helpfull video Tony..
Thanks Michael. Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video, many thanks
Thank you, and I'm glad you enjoyed it
Nice one Tony ,spot on that matey 👍
Cheers Aaron!
Hi Tony !
Sorry, random question. Novice bonsai owner. Accidentally left my Bonsai in the sun too long and the moss is now yellow. How do I get it green again ? Thanks mate
No moss expert at all, but I would water it well and place it in the shade. Just make sure that your tree will be ok with those conditions for a few days.
Really usefull video.
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@TonysBonsai I think its a basic knowledge that is not as important treated as it would be. Thanks for these videos.
Thank you! Love this information- so helpful for us newbies!
Thanks Peter. Glad you enjoyed it. We can do a lot with the tools we have lying about, so that was the idea behind this video.
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Thanks Prospek!
Hi Tony. Instead of using your 'anvil' secateurs I advise the 'bypass' secateurs. These WILL cut flush and won't vruise the branch.
Yes, I do have a pair and they do cut better, but for thick cuts I like the anvils to really bite down and cut through thick touch branches.
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Thanks Bruce!
Im sorry tony
wire cutters and concave cutter makes allot of difference. had been repurposing other tools for the others but those two does things that other tools cant.
Thanks Tony,
Well that’s my Xmas present sorted for this year!
Once you get into bonsai, there is always a Christmas present to be enjoyed. Beats a pair of underpants anyway!
@@TonysBonsai Bonsai Xmas socks would be a niche market!
Great demonstration, Tony.
Thanks Ali. Glad you enjoyed it!
Good video Tony well explained to novices, the only one I would add is a 3/4 pronged rake, even an old stout bent into shape dinner fork will do the job I think I have seen Nigel using something like that. But we’ll done mate, keep them coming. Joe
Thanks Joe, and I completely agree. I have a three-pronged rake, but I can't for the life of me find it! If I had it I would have included it in with the root hook and chopstick.
Thanks for sharing your years of experience, mate. Very helpful indeed.
My pleasure, although it ain't that many years 🤣