Thanks so much for starting a tools series. I can't wait to learn how to care for the tools. The ones the hubby got me are black steel branch cutters made in Japan, and apparently they need special care to prevent rust?
You can buy Kreanmate, it's like an eraser that rubs off the rust. Keep them dry is the most important thing! My tools are currently in the mail on the way, so I'm not sure what else. But I think oiling the blades helps prevent rust? And maybe storing them not out in the open, especially if you live in a humid climate or near the sea. The black ones are carbon steel and can definitely rust (heard they're better though, or at least more preferred) Good luck!
Hi, Nigel, I hope you're doing well! I'm quite far behind, but now I'm trying to catch up on the videos again... What an interesting tool box. So much stuff in it, it was like watching a cartoon. I'm looking forward to the series!
Thanks for the tool review and how to keep them sharp and clean!!! Just a thought… That toolbox seems like it might be better being your “other toolbox”. It’s very big and heavy, and the pockets seem much deeper than they should be for easy grabbing and using of small bonsai tools. What about getting a smaller and lighter toolbox for everyday use that keeps things within easy reach? Again, just a thought! ☺️
The scissors at 10:05 I use the same for work on ficus only. They are quite strong because of their form, but cheap and do the job. The best thing about them is that ficus will sap fast and a lot after cutting, so after working on ficus you just throw the scissors in the dishwasher. You don't need super sharp edges for ficus because the wood is not hard so this is very handy.
That's a lot of tools you have there. I also getting things that I never get to use or only use rarely. Reorganizing stuff is always like Christmass whe I find things I have forgotten about. 🙂 Looking forward for the sharpening videos.
Great video Nigel. I'm working on building out my tool box. I got an aluminum one from Canadian Tire. I'm going to get my fiancé to vinyl cut some bonsai logo for it on her cricut one of these days.
Just went from Aussie Bonsai Bloke to you. Dramatically different climates! Reassured that at 300m in the northern UK I don't have such extremes. Think the Big Bag can be for all the stuff you use occasionally and just have a small tool roll for the four or five regular things? Proper sharpening is a skill...
i use a stanles steal fork for my roots xD i made my brother ben them on an anvil he had it was way cheaper then buying one for bonsie i was in a pack of 3 one i am thinking of telling him to make the eges more rount coz it is a little sharp to see how it will survive if it will rust or something if you remove some of the out layer.
Hi nigel With the stainless steel tweezers what i was told is that it can get surface rust which is easy to get off i think they told me wd40 or oil can get it off
Think this video is very useful and gives you hints and ideas what you can use instead of just go out buy sets where you actually not need or use parts of them. I can also relate alot on how you pack tool boxes bags with "junk" over time lol. Another message is also that you should aim to limit the amount to those you really use and those you don't which is easier said and done in practice imo 😅
Recycle all those scissors that you don't use. If you ever run short of scissors, you can easily get a new pair. Give the green wire to Laura for her greenhouse. A smaller toolbox for the important tools that you use all the time might be more practical than this one or maybe just a wallet type pouch that you can stick into your pocket.
You can buy one that is small for the tools you use the most and use the one you have for the ones you don't use. There's so much that you don't use against the ones you use, so I think you should have a new one for the ones you've fixed and use. It's so big and clumsy, but your choice.😋
Have a look at rust removal using molasses Nigel, It takes awhile but is incredibly effective and non corrosive. I mix it 9 parts water to 1 part molasses. You`l find lots about it on youtube.
Hi Nigel , I never know what tools to have with me , a couple of things for what it’s worth , you should be able to buy a new spring for those older secateurs , and I’ve been thinking about the way you use your heater/fan arangement of late , I’m no scientist or whatever but you have the fan effectively blowing colder air over the heater , so does that stop the heater warming up to its optimum temperature and not warming the space as well as it could ? Might be worth an experiment placing the fan in different places , I dunno … anyways looking forward to the sharpening lessons , I don’t have much luck in that department , thanks as always for your info and entertainment 👌
Hi Nigel.... how do u guys deal with such cold... I live in South Africa and the coldest I’ve ever experienced was probably -2 during one of our winters and it only lasted about a day or two and then went back up above zero again. Our winters very rarely go below zero.... anyway keep warm and thanks for the videos👍🏻
I was expecting a small bonsai or a rocket launcher to come out of the toolbox, it seems to be bottomless, all kinds of things just keeps coming out lol I think you could also use more scissors!
Thanks for the video Nigel! I've always wanted to ask, where did you get those leather/gold Fiskars pruners? I've wanted a pair since I first saw them in your videos, but I can't seem to find them here in Illinois, in the US. Thanks again for making videos! I really enjoy them
They were a special edition Fiskar pruner sold at Canadian Tire for their anniversary. They were only available for one year and sold at Canadian Tire only. I have a brand new pair in the box that I'm keeping as a collectors item. I tried to buy more, but they were hard to get.
hi nigel,great video as always. why dont you use the chopstick for making sure no airpockets in the soil when repotting? thats important to do. have a great day! :)
You looked like Fearless Fly Nigel. Or should I say Hiram?? Showing my age mate, but thanks for another great video. It's not the Bonsai Zone, it's the Daily Bonsai Fix. Cheers my friend.
Hi Nigel! What brand are those leather grip bypass shears with the brass on top? I love the look of those but can't find them anywhere! Great series to start here, Much appreciated!
Hello Ryan, they are an anniversary special Canadian Tire edition they made for just one year by Fiskars. You can't get them any more, but they still sell a good pair of regular pruners!
Pouch for your pot stuff 😂😂😂 I giggled so hard at that 🤣🤣🤣 thanks Nigel. Peace out from the UK ✌
A valuable series for the serious Bonsai practitioner.
Good work Nigel, amazing how much stuff you had in there!! Thanks for the reminder I should clean out & sharpen my tools 😊
Always good to have a cleanout of stuff you use and don't use. Keeping life simple. Good onya Nigel
Thanks so much for starting a tools series. I can't wait to learn how to care for the tools. The ones the hubby got me are black steel branch cutters made in Japan, and apparently they need special care to prevent rust?
You can buy Kreanmate, it's like an eraser that rubs off the rust. Keep them dry is the most important thing!
My tools are currently in the mail on the way, so I'm not sure what else.
But I think oiling the blades helps prevent rust? And maybe storing them not out in the open, especially if you live in a humid climate or near the sea.
The black ones are carbon steel and can definitely rust (heard they're better though, or at least more preferred)
Good luck!
This was so informative and I can't wait to watch you work on your tools and explain them.
Awesome, thank you!
Me Too....Tools are sooo important...an extension of all your creative juices in action!
This will be a most useful series!
Good winter project. Cleaning out our tool bag. Sharpening our tools. Great idea! Especially during these cold days.
Hi, Nigel, I hope you're doing well!
I'm quite far behind, but now I'm trying to catch up on the videos again...
What an interesting tool box. So much stuff in it, it was like watching a cartoon. I'm looking forward to the series!
🤣😂😅 I enjoyed it too....great description!
I really struggle with sharpening the scissors ✂️ thanks for showing us again. Nice toolbox sack 👌
Thanks for the tool review and how to keep them sharp and clean!!! Just a thought… That toolbox seems like it might be better being your “other toolbox”. It’s very big and heavy, and the pockets seem much deeper than they should be for easy grabbing and using of small bonsai tools. What about getting a smaller and lighter toolbox for everyday use that keeps things within easy reach? Again, just a thought! ☺️
The scissors at 10:05
I use the same for work on ficus only. They are quite strong because of their form, but cheap and do the job. The best thing about them is that ficus will sap fast and a lot after cutting, so after working on ficus you just throw the scissors in the dishwasher. You don't need super sharp edges for ficus because the wood is not hard so this is very handy.
Thanks for the video Nigel it will be good to see how you care for your tools as everyone should learn as some are expensive and costly to replace ..
I love this episode. I personally have a tool belt with suspenders that I use😃. I find it very helpful😃
This will be a great mini series on tool sharpening. Have to get a cup of tea ready for each video.
Oh Nigel that bag looked like a Treasure hunt looking forward to next video thanks
thanks for the c to f conversion
Interesting set of tools. Will be a nice video series. Thanks for adding in the light show at your city center.
Loved the tool sort got to do mine the small leave trimmers I use all the time
That's a lot of tools you have there. I also getting things that I never get to use or only use rarely. Reorganizing stuff is always like Christmass whe I find things I have forgotten about. 🙂
Looking forward for the sharpening videos.
So true! Thanks Stephan!
I spoted your bonsai branch cutters all rusted out in past videos, looking forward to see the restoration video!
Cool tool bag!
Great video Nigel. I'm working on building out my tool box. I got an aluminum one from Canadian Tire. I'm going to get my fiancé to vinyl cut some bonsai logo for it on her cricut one of these days.
Just went from Aussie Bonsai Bloke to you. Dramatically different climates! Reassured that at 300m in the northern UK I don't have such extremes. Think the Big Bag can be for all the stuff you use occasionally and just have a small tool roll for the four or five regular things? Proper sharpening is a skill...
Brrrrrr!!! That is cold and a half. Hope you had a hot coffee or tea before venturing out.
12:31 had me laughing out loud!!
i use a stanles steal fork for my roots xD i made my brother ben them on an anvil he had it was way cheaper then buying one for bonsie i was in a pack of 3 one i am thinking of telling him to make the eges more rount coz it is a little sharp to see how it will survive if it will rust or something if you remove some of the out layer.
Great thumbnail! LOL
Hi nigel
With the stainless steel tweezers what i was told is that it can get surface rust which is easy to get off i think they told me wd40 or oil can get it off
Think this video is very useful and gives you hints and ideas what you can use instead of just go out buy sets where you actually not need or use parts of them. I can also relate alot on how you pack tool boxes bags with "junk" over time lol. Another message is also that you should aim to limit the amount to those you really use and those you don't which is easier said and done in practice imo 😅
Recycle all those scissors that you don't use. If you ever run short of scissors, you can easily get a new pair. Give the green wire to Laura for her greenhouse. A smaller toolbox for the important tools that you use all the time might be more practical than this one or maybe just a wallet type pouch that you can stick into your pocket.
This reminds me of my fishing tackle
Zen Zone Moment
You can buy one that is small for the tools you use the most and use the one you have for the ones you don't use. There's so much that you don't use against the ones you use, so I think you should have a new one for the ones you've fixed and use. It's so big and clumsy, but your choice.😋
Have a look at rust removal using molasses Nigel, It takes awhile but is incredibly effective and non corrosive. I mix it 9 parts water to 1 part molasses. You`l find lots about it on youtube.
Hi Nigel , I never know what tools to have with me , a couple of things for what it’s worth , you should be able to buy a new spring for those older secateurs , and I’ve been thinking about the way you use your heater/fan arangement of late , I’m no scientist or whatever but you have the fan effectively blowing colder air over the heater , so does that stop the heater warming up to its optimum temperature and not warming the space as well as it could ? Might be worth an experiment placing the fan in different places , I dunno … anyways looking forward to the sharpening lessons , I don’t have much luck in that department , thanks as always for your info and entertainment 👌
Hi Nigel.... how do u guys deal with such cold... I live in South Africa and the coldest I’ve ever experienced was probably -2 during one of our winters and it only lasted about a day or two and then went back up above zero again. Our winters very rarely go below zero.... anyway keep warm and thanks for the videos👍🏻
This is a Mary Poppins bag! 😆
Wauw alot of tools there Nigel. Wouldn't it be better to use the new toolbox for the main (clean) tools and the old one for the secondary stuff? 😋
I was expecting a small bonsai or a rocket launcher to come out of the toolbox, it seems to be bottomless, all kinds of things just keeps coming out lol
I think you could also use more scissors!
At least I didn't pull out the kitchen sink! Lol!
Thanks for the video Nigel! I've always wanted to ask, where did you get those leather/gold Fiskars pruners? I've wanted a pair since I first saw them in your videos, but I can't seem to find them here in Illinois, in the US.
Thanks again for making videos! I really enjoy them
They were a special edition Fiskar pruner sold at Canadian Tire for their anniversary. They were only available for one year and sold at Canadian Tire only. I have a brand new pair in the box that I'm keeping as a collectors item. I tried to buy more, but they were hard to get.
Wow freezing
Scissors!!!!!! I think you might need one more pair.....
Hi Nigel, not totally related but wondering if you know where to get lime sulfur or something equivalent in the KW/Guelph area.
hi nigel,great video as always.
why dont you use the chopstick for making sure no airpockets in the soil when repotting? thats important to do. have a great day! :)
should you keep em in the toolbox? if in doubt go without cam to mind. :)
You looked like Fearless Fly Nigel. Or should I say Hiram?? Showing my age mate, but thanks for another great video. It's not the Bonsai Zone, it's the Daily Bonsai Fix. Cheers my friend.
BORG! Once you enter the Bonsai Zone---resistance is futile!
Hi Nigel! What brand are those leather grip bypass shears with the brass on top? I love the look of those but can't find them anywhere! Great series to start here, Much appreciated!
Hello Ryan, they are an anniversary special Canadian Tire edition they made for just one year by Fiskars. You can't get them any more, but they still sell a good pair of regular pruners!
@@TheBonsaiZone Darn! Thanks so much for the reply and the hard work on these videos, I really enjoy them.
New episode name “the other toolbox “
What do you recommend for a first bonsai
I'd recommend a Ficus!
Nigel, where did you get your soil/root raking tool? I’ve looked everywhere online and can’t find anything that looks as good quality as yours.
Everyone wants that root rake! He got it at a thrift store, it was in a children's garden tool set.
@@GreenhornBonsai thank you! Gosh it’s so awesome. Guess I’ll have to go thrift shopping then!
All my pot stuff 😂😂😂
look like you need some Australia sun ..
Thank goodness Laura doesn't watch your videos... She'd learn where all her spoons and scissors went. Haha
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Please send all the tools to me, which you are not using.
Sabir
India
Foist!!!
Andy, you are in the Foist Zone!!!