Bonsai Tree Demonstration - Power Carving a Nasty Stump

[mdomeny]

really awesome all your works!!

[fadenza]

wasn't it risky to style this tree that late in the season? I always read that it's better to do it before the tree has leaves on. what do you think?

[EvilEtiquette]

could you please tell me who a tree like this is unearthed from the wild? 

[Jefferdaughter]

@EvilEtiquette - Hornbeams are common in England (& most of Europe & the Eastern US). Considered to be a 'trash tree' or tree-sized weed by many. Often cleared from pastures & woodlots to make room for more desireable or less common species, etc.  Or this one very well may have been resuced from a construction area. Maybe Mr. Potter will share the history of the tree, but you can rest assured that fewer trees were harmed in its collection than in one mile of the road you drove down today.

[squareenixfreak1]

Amazing bonsai, i've been desperately wanting to start a collection of bonsai, but am still learning. Didn't even know about tools like that.

[WispMusic]

I have try to find the makia that you use and can't would you help me with this ? if I can I will then get your cutter. any other info on cuter tool ?

[GrahamWPotter]

@WispMusic That's no longer available. The latest version is the GD0600. See our web site for details.

G.

[Riccardo9245]

Interesting demonstration and very nice tree. Only down side was the music, a bit too loud, but this does not affect the quality of the video at all. Would you repeat the species of the tree?

thanks

[romvin696]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH,GRAHAM.YOU ARE A TRUE ARTIST AND A GOOD MAN.KEEP ON WITH YOUR FABULOUS WORK------- ------------

[romvin696]

fabulous.Graham,would you please tell me the make and model of your die

grinder.also what cutter and bit do you use?thanks.

[GrahamWPotter]

@romvin696 See the article on choosing carving tools on our web site. Kaizenbonsai. com

[romvin696]

MASTERFUL,GRAHAM!!!WHAT MODEL IS YOUR MAKITA DIE GRINDER AND

CUTTERS AND BITS DO YOU USE FOR LARGE AND DETAIL CARVING?I WOULD LIKE TO START CARVING A LARGE HORNBEAM SOON.THANKS.

[Weedgrindr]

potter what a funny name for a tree expert :O

[christmandon]

Love the videos.  Absolutely what I want to see, adventure, diversity, and great judgement in crafting bonsai. Your videos are very inspirational. Thanks.

[dmarlow9980]

Another great video and tree!

[jimrocket60]

what kind of tree is that?

[obamatran]

@jimrocket60 peanut dude

[MegaEromero]

Dear Graham: I would like to say thank you for this source of experience and inspiration...I from Nicaragua, Central America, and have a few years in this art but now I enjoy more work with yamadoris cause I can see more inspiration,shapes and beautiful trees. Thank for everything my friend, keep on working...form here UN ABRAZO! 

[kungfuhoalinh]

VRAIMENT TRES fort ! bravo

[XironRules]

Grahamwpotter video's are Awesome !

Can someone give me a name of other people that have the same quality video's that GrahamWpotter has ?

Thanks!

[dmarlow9980]

@XironRules

He makes about the best!

[fozzybadboy]

that is amazing im blown away

[mrdonjuantamad]

nice carving... i love to collect large bonsai, check my vids...

[ahampster2]

awesome tree, give it about 10 years and that thing will be ballin' ;)

[thepypehype]

Wow! what a transformation. hats off to you!

[UberDeathTurtle]

Love the pipes in the background.

[CheekyGirlSeza]

@UberDeathTurtle its a pollytunnel! they hold it up! lol

[UberDeathTurtle]

@CheekyGirlSeza I meant the Uilleann pipes(Irish bagpipes). It is the music in the background lol.

[vinnieuitgeldrop]

very nice job Mr. Graham

[MALAYONGSILANG]

thank you sir for your wonderful presentation, I'm your fan from philippines

[male2maleview]

after carving the tree, do you put something to protect the carved area? i see that during carving process, the area looks whitish then finish product seem to blend to the tree's natural color.

[serar100]

eres un fenomeno me encantan tus videos.siento no hablar ingles,ok

[gab197]

You are a phenomenon I really like your videos. I'm sorry I don't speak english, ok

[richy185]

theres an expert at work-thats real good

[Magikk702]

Your surrounding looks so peaceful. Along with that nice wind breeze :D

Where are you from? the UK?

[Bunzy98]

yes. he's from the UK

[Magikk702]

ahh UK :D I'd love to go there.

[Bunzy98]

I know right. Graham is my Idol

[worId]

He's clearly from Trinidad and Tobago.

[max47277]

and then listen to some meditation zen music would be awesome.

[bocah73]

where can I get yamadoris like these?

[sexyenrique]

Fantastic, has really inspired me, thanks.

[vadgeviper]

Awesome work.

Brilliant!

[eyecewe]

Graham, thanks for taking the time to post such imformative videos.

[male2maleview]

hi. can you do bonsai carving in bougainvillea? will you share your bonsai

soil mix please. thanks

[fastedge]

You can most certainly carve bougainvillea. I have a very large one that is heavily carved.

[noghrestchi1]

Thank you for sharing your skill!

QUESTION: what tool do you use to carve your trees?

[TheFutaMan]

Great work.

Will the newly exposed wood now start to rot? Or do you seal it with something?

Thanks.

[shadowsteve]

awesome a very different specimen again!

[oleabonsai]

exelente!! muy buen trabajo .saludos.andres bicocca

[PCO636]

Great video, very good carving technique and ability, but I would have like to have seen the process of the tree being removed from the ground.

[mostrico]

beautiful brings peace just by looking at that last tree, thanks

[timHYPERLITE]

try and talk to landscape gardeners they are always geting rid of trees and they will know what your looking for, abit of cash in there back pocket is best.

[tharocwargrider]

Another brilliant video, and another stunning tree! I was very keen to see this one, as the tree is very similar in size to a Beech I have to remove from my neighbour's garden. Can't wait for the next vid! Well done again.

[mooneyes21]

Where do you get such fantastic material to work with?Terrific informative video,about a very addictive hobby.

Thanks for posting.

[chasnsx]

make friends with someone who flips houses -- they are always tearing out the old landscaping and replacing it.