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Yep, commented on the wrong post. It was late. 🥱

Soji” is the Japanese word for the technique.

Should be "half whisky barrels"

Satsuki are bleeding and cut paste doesn't help. This is the first time this has happened. Top jin and kiyonal don't stop the bleeding. I blot and re-apply but it just stay's wet. What to do?

Thanks rockm!

Do you know the issue number?

Thanks Mary!

I'd like to read the article. Maybe I could find it on ebay? What's the issue # Thanks for any help.

Which is why I've never seen a bamboo grove done this way. Very precise work!

bamboo is stronger than steel in regards to the tensile strength. Steel has a tensile strength of 23,000 pounds per square inch. But bamboo surpasses steel with a noticeable lead at 28,000 pounds.

Latest news...it lives!

It's gone.

I had a large JBP on a very heavy lava rock. I called it "my hernia pine." I sold it after the operation.;)

Haven't got mine yet but the images on amazon say "made in Germany." Wouldn't have ordered them if it didn't.

Diamond or carbide bits work best with water. I use electrical duct putty or anything sticky to build a dam around the intended hole area and fill with water.