my new Christmas pots!
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CWTurner
Omono
Don't use a hammer and a punch
Masonry bit in your drill, spritz with water, go slow especially just before you pop through to the other side.
Hardest part is getting the bit to start where you want it to, as it will wander around on the glaze. Maybe try scratching the glaze with a sharp blade/screwdriver/masonry nail to get it started.
CW
Cadillactaste
Neagari Gal
Masking tape over the area intended to drill helps from keeping that tip from slipping.
DougB
Chumono
Some folks actually submerge the pot in water while drilling. Go slow. There are bits made for glass, Search here and Google for specific info on bits. Good Luck.
jk_lewis
Masterpiece
Check out "porcelain bits". I gather a bucket of sand, turn the pot over and work it into the sand until the bot is filled, and drill CAREFULLY! from the underside. Porcelain bits are usually fairly small. You may have to make a closely spaced triangle of smaller holes, the chip out the rest until you have a 3/4 inch hole. I would not bother with the brown one; you would have to break it when you repot, anyway.
Better yet . . . EXCHANGE them.
Better yet . . . EXCHANGE them.
LanceMac10
Imperial Masterpiece
fredtruck
Omono
I use a carbide-tipped circular saw at slow speed with water. Do you know what the pots are made of? That would help. I have used the bit mentioned on porcelain with good success.
jk_lewis
Masterpiece
Those holes LanceMac shows are too small to do anything but get clogged up. OK for anchor wires.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
It wouldn't hurt to tape the back too.
But I might be with exchange em....
Definitely with......don't use the round one!
Sorce
But I might be with exchange em....
Definitely with......don't use the round one!
Sorce
Ya I wasn't going to really use the round one... tops tapered and would would be a pain. Thanks guys on the info I'll stop at homedepot and grab a bit for it...
She told me there was 1 she looked at that had mica in it... it's was around 40 or $50 so she thought it seemed kinda expensive for a pot so she didn't know if it was something I would really put a plant in
But I still love her and I'm super glad she's trying
She told me there was 1 she looked at that had mica in it... it's was around 40 or $50 so she thought it seemed kinda expensive for a pot so she didn't know if it was something I would really put a plant in
But I still love her and I'm super glad she's trying
jk_lewis
Masterpiece
That's good, but a bit of gentle education is called for.
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
In other words......
Keep your pimp hand strong!
Leave the My Favorite Pot thread open for her! Show her some thousand dollar pots!
Then drop this on her!
http://www.ikerbonsaipots.com/bonsai-pots-3-6/
Sorce
Keep your pimp hand strong!
Leave the My Favorite Pot thread open for her! Show her some thousand dollar pots!
Then drop this on her!
http://www.ikerbonsaipots.com/bonsai-pots-3-6/
Sorce
M. Frary
Bonsai Godzilla
I do this still to this day. My daughter picks stuff up at garage sales or thrift shops and brings them to me to use.
I use them because she gets them for me. The one problem with most ceramics is once you bore the hole moisture gets in an then they crack when they freeze.
I dont do expensive pots either. I get most of mine from Hollow Creek Bonsai. I like plain and functional. No fancy glazes or shapes. In the link Sorce gave I saw 3 pots I liked. And they were too small for anything I have.
I use them because she gets them for me. The one problem with most ceramics is once you bore the hole moisture gets in an then they crack when they freeze.
I dont do expensive pots either. I get most of mine from Hollow Creek Bonsai. I like plain and functional. No fancy glazes or shapes. In the link Sorce gave I saw 3 pots I liked. And they were too small for anything I have.
Shan Anand
Sapling
I have one of these, a diamond drill bit and they are perfect for drain and anchor holes.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYIWUW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TYIWUW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00
sorce
Nonsense Rascal
Very good point.....
You could Probly superglue seal it.....
But at that point......
Man, Chuck has moved away from that simple style I like too....
Hey....bits and Chuck....!
Sorce
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
If you call Iker and say you need a pot size, then describe the finish you like he will discuss it and make 2 -3. He sends you an email with pictures to choose from if you like any. If not he sells them on his site anyways. Serious nice to work with though.
Grimmy
ColinFraser
Masterpiece
Some of those "primitive accent" pots look like they should have guacamole in them!
Edit: Maybe it's just 'cause I'm Californian, but they look very familiar
There are also some pots there that I find absolutely beautiful.
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sorce
Nonsense Rascal
GrimLore
Bonsai Nut alumnus... we miss you
Some of those "primitive accent" pots look like they should have guacamole in them!
Edit: Maybe it's just 'cause I'm Californian, but they look very familiar
I agree and have only ever visited out West
Everything we have ordered from him looks nothing like what appears to be his newer offerings. No glaze, subtle designs and colors is what we both prefer in my house.Grimmy
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