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Existing Bonsai A To Z Entry for Tools for bonsai Tools for bonsai  - (Tool) As with many hobbies there are many "specialist" tools which have been developed to carry out specific tasks. However, there are a small slection of basic bonsai tools which will cover most requirements. These include -  trimming shears, concave branch cutter, spherical knob cutter, wire cutters root hook. In some cases tools can be developed from other items. For example, a rake can be made by bending the tines of a dinner fork, or ordinary pliers can be used instead of jin pliers. The important thing is to match the tools to the type of bonsai work intended e.g. : small tools for small trees and larger tools for large trees.

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