Paul brought a dried maple trunk with which to demonstrate material
removal. He discussed the purposes and characteristics of each tool
demonstrating them on the stump.FEB06103.jpg
Paul demonstrated various power and hand tools, and then asked for
volunteers from the audience to try their hand. FEB06104.jpg
Some club members got hands-on practice. Here, Teresa Krzewski refines
the test piece of maple. FEB06105.jpg
As Teresa worked, Paul gave additional pointers, noting that working
on dry wood is quite different than live wood. FEB06106.jpg
Whether power or hand tool, the use on living trees results in a more
natural, "torn" effect than with dead wood, which is likely to split
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Paul demonstrated major grinding techniques on the practice wood before
moving on to his living demo tree.FEB06110.jpg
Paul also demonstrated techniques from a workshop at the GSBF
convention. FEB06112.jpg
Hand tools are sometimes preferred for bonsai as they can afford
greater control.FEB06114.jpg
Paul uses a small branch cutter to shape and peel bark on the demo
juniper. FEB06115.jpg
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A propane torch is used to burn the wood. FEB06120.jpg
The burning is followed with wire brushing. FEB06121.jpg
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Jim and Dawn Peerson are the happy winners of the demo tree. FEB06124.jpg