Filing down bonsai pot legs for leveling

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Hi guys, I bought this pot last week in the 99-cent FB auctions and it is not leveled. I don't think it is a big deal as it is not an expensive pot and I don't think I will get to show a tree anytime soon on it. My question is, can the feet be filed down to level it a little? Or will it compromise the integrity if done? I don't think I will buy from the seller, and this was my first ever purchase on the auctions. I just BIN another pot from a guy (baldy_bonsai) that I see very active and the pictures are very clear, so I can see the workmanship is better.

As you can see by the pics the holes for the wire tie-downs are clogged up with fired clay. I guess I will have to buy a 1/8" ceramic bit to clean them out as all I have is 1/4" and larger.

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I adjust the level of bonsai pots frequently. A band or belt sanders is very quick but you gotta hang on. A palm sander will work but it takes awhile. There are a lot of different tools that will work; both mechanized and manual.
I have a sanding disc that fits the 14 inch wheel head of my potters wheel that I use when making pots to be sure they are not wonky on their feet.
 
You could pick up a diamond ceramic file. Depending on the amount of material you need to remove it could take a bit if time but you’d be able to dial it it pretty well
 
I have the tools, belt sander, palm sander, disc sander, plenty of files... I just wanted to know if it would have an ill effect on the pot. We don't have a lot of freezes here, but when it freeze at night it thaws out in the morning.
 
I have the tools, belt sander, palm sander, disc sander, plenty of files... I just wanted to know if it would have an ill effect on the pot. We don't have a lot of freezes here, but when it freeze at night it thaws out in the morning.
It will not harm they pot as the clay should be fully vitrified through and through. Only a jarring or hammering motion could result in damage.
 
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