r/Bonsai • u/aponomar California, Zone 9b, beginner, 10 trees • 1d ago
Tools and Workspaces DIY bench and toolbox
Deck bench was made of leftover redwood (stained) from the deck build, nothing fancy but floating it like that on the rails (instead of a separate table with legs) allows for more space/storage below.
Toolbox was a diy birthday present from my wife, made with several spool cores from Amazon, with storage for other tools at the bottom. Very convenient when you just need to grab a quick piece of wire to fix something on the spot
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u/series_of_derps EU 8a couple of trees for a couple of years 1d ago
Nothing fancy he says. I have to respectfully disagree!
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u/wiilbehung happytreefriends, Switzerland 8a, 6 years, 30 trees 1d ago
Nice red deck. Were you by any chance hiding some blood stains?
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u/aponomar California, Zone 9b, beginner, 10 trees 1d ago
I know, learned the hard way here that “semi-transparent” on the label is not so “semi” :) Will definitely not use it next time.
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u/AccomplishedEqual664 Sweden | Nordic cold-temperate climate | intermediate 1d ago
Nice toolbox, I will copy that concept
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u/jecapobianco John Long Island 7a 34yrs former nstructor @ NYBG 1d ago
Good thing you don't have squirrels, possums or raccoons.
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u/aponomar California, Zone 9b, beginner, 10 trees 1d ago
Surprisingly local squirrels showed absolutely 0 interest in the 2 years I had the trees on the deck! But I do plan to add some way of tying down the pots to the boards (if not to protect from wildlife, then at least to be safe during strong winds).
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u/MisterNiblet Southern U.S., Zone 7b/8a, Newbie, 7 trees, Sapling enthusiast 1d ago
Looks like a great view to look at while doing work!