Do you have any thoughts pro/con as to a turntable?

[sbarnhardt]

I was drunk and made one last year. It looks a bit gnarly, but I love tinkering in the garage. I plan to make a larger (and much nicer) one next Spring.

http://imgur.com/a/8Tnzc

Beer and chop saws, you're a braver man than I am!!

 

[Poink88]

I was drunk and made one last year. It looks a bit gnarly, but I love tinkering in the garage. I plan to make a larger (and much nicer) one next Spring.

http://imgur.com/a/8Tnzc

"My wife wanted to help out. She loves to screw. Zing!"
"The screws I had were a little bit too long." ==> double zing! LOL

Beer and chop saws, you're a braver man than I am!!

I second that.

 

[sikadelic]

I hadn't even picked up on that double entendre. Thanks Dario!

I made the chop early on so I was in pretty stable shape at that point. As time went on, well, I think my work speaks for itself..lol

 

[Victrinia Ridgeway]

It's a BMW... but worth the money.... it's $399 at Stone Lantern. The features on it, and it's construction, make me not regret the purchase. I can work standing or sitting, no matter the tree size or weight. The top can be removed and used on the table top version of the stand as well. I have put shohin at eye level when standing to work on them. It's also incredibly helpful when photographing them... Getting trees to the right perspective in relationship to your camera placement is a snap.

I applaud people's creativity in coming up with other ways to effectively work with their trees though...

V

 

[Poink88]

Very nice V!

I also have a couple office/clinic stool that are on casters, rotates and also hydraulic. I haven't worked on them yet since what I have out are sufficient but something worth mentioning for those who are looking. I am sure a lot of office chairs can be easily modified as well. I got mine (the 2) for FREE.

 

[bonsairxmd]

("My wife wanted to help out. She loves to screw. Zing!"
"The screws I had were a little bit too long." ==> double zing! LOL )


WOW

 

[coh]

As long as we don't start talking about deadwood and carving.

 

[Poink88]

As long as we don't start talking about deadwood and carving.

That is when I remove the turntable from my work station.

 

[JudyB]

It's a BMW... but worth the money.... it's $399 at Stone Lantern. The features on it, and it's construction, make me not regret the purchase. I can work standing or sitting, no matter the tree size or weight. The top can be removed and used on the table top version of the stand as well. I have put shohin at eye level when standing to work on them. It's also incredibly helpful when photographing them... Getting trees to the right perspective in relationship to your camera placement is a snap.

I applaud people's creativity in coming up with other ways to effectively work with their trees though...

V

No longer on stone lanterns site. What brand is it? And how much height adjustment does it have? Thanks!

 

[Dav4]

No longer on stone lanterns site. What brand is it? And how much height adjustment does it have? Thanks!

Meco Bonsai makes them. I have one...very expensive...will never regret spending the money I did for it. If you got BIG trees, it's worth its weight in gold.

http://www.mecobonsai.com/

ps I paid less then $400 for mine at NEBG 6 years ago.

 

[JudyB]

Well, it's nice but 565 is way over my head. Maybe I can use the crank idea and figure out a more adjustable stand, mine only goes about 12" of adjustment.

 

[bennybenben]

Turntable for leaving outsid

I got this turntable last Christmas and it is waterproof and the bearings are stainless steel so they dont rust and can hold up to 200 lb. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007P3XA6G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1402393311&sr=8-1&pi=QL40

 

[QuintinBonsai]

I am so cheap...lol. I use a bamboo turntable that I got from Walmart. You know, the ones used for holding spices/condiments/napkins on the dinner table? It holds heavy pots well. The only thing it lacks is a brake.

 

[KayaMooney]

I have one of the "mighty mini" turntables and It works quite well.

 

[BonsaiRic]

I saw a guy build a fairly heavy-duty turntable from a Sit-n-Spin base and some wood. I've built one and it works great. It rotates freely enough but I don't usually need a brake. If I did need a brake I would use a rubber wedge like someone else mentioned in this thread.

Anyone who would like to build one should try to find the older model Sit-n-Spin if possible since it seems to be a better grade of plastic. I picked mine up at a flea market for a couple of bucks. ( You can find a Sit-n-Spin in your favorite color )

In my attached photo, the red arrow is the sit in spin base with the handle removed. There is a cone-shaped area on the base of the toy where the handle connects. This leaves a slight challenge that can be overcome pretty easily. My 1st layer of wood on top of the Sit-n Spin base (green arrow) was a donut shape to accommodate the handle base and create a broad surface ABOVE the handle base top. The final layer of treated plywood (Blue arrow) is a solid piece to create the work surface. The two wood pieces are connected as screws are driven up through the bottom of the "donut" layer of wood into the top layer of plywood. The wood "donut" is attached to the Sit-n-Spin with screws (with washers) up through the bottom of the Sit-n-Spin.

Most people don't know it's a Sit-n-Spin base unless I tell them.

 

[DougB]

More than I thought!

Interesting that when you GOOGLE "bonsai turntable" you end up with 4080 results. And some are very interesting. just my 1 cent.

 

[sbarnhardt]

I saw a guy build a fairly heavy-duty turntable from a Sit-n-Spin base and some wood.
Most people don't know it's a Sit-n-Spin base unless I tell them.

Good idea!! Would've never thought of doing that. But those things "are tough." They take a lot of abuse from kids, so they ought to hold up to bonsai.