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[RJG2]

Watered my trees while on crutches, because what I thought was a sprained ankle was actually a broken fibula.... Good thing I had it checked out instead of giving it "a couple more days" like my wife suggested

Not quite sure how I'm going to move everything for overwintering, but we'll see!

 

[IzzyG]

Based on my most recent count, I have about 44 repots next spring so I’ve been trying to accumulate the pots for them all. However, really large pots(that also has the aesthetics I want) is not easy and so far I’ve only been able to acquire about half the number I need. Decided instead to just experiment making my own using Corten steel. Made 3 so far and planning on a few more before I sandblast them all and accelerate the patina.

 

[rustygarden]

Based on my most recent count, I have about 44 repots next spring so I’ve been trying to accumulate the pots for them all. However, really large pots(that also has the aesthetics I want) is not easy and so far I’ve only been able to acquire about half the number I need. Decided instead to just experiment making my own using Corten steel. Made 3 so far and planning on a few more before I sandblast them all and accelerate the patina.


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Looking good . Keep pushing the envelope .

 

[Carol 83]

Watered my trees while on crutches, because what I thought was a sprained ankle was actually a broken fibula.... Good thing I had it checked out instead of giving it "a couple more days" like my wife suggested

Not quite sure how I'm going to move everything for overwintering, but we'll see!

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Yikes. Wishing you a quick recovery!

 

[Maiden69]

Based on my most recent count, I have about 44 repots next spring so I’ve been trying to accumulate the pots for them all. However, really large pots(that also has the aesthetics I want) is not easy and so far I’ve only been able to acquire about half the number I need. Decided instead to just experiment making my own using Corten steel. Made 3 so far and planning on a few more before I sandblast them all and accelerate the patina.


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What wire did you used for the welds? Here is a quote from the AWS I have saved as I was toying with the idea of using corten for some ornamental stuff at the new house. On my course the instructor recommended E7018 as we were using SMAW, but one of the guys experimented TIG brazing with silicon-bronze, it looked very nice and I think once oxidized would look great with the bronze/copper oxide color combination, but not sure if that would work for you.

To weld COR-TEN you have to use a special filler rod (ER80S-Ni1, LA-75 for strength and corrosion resistance, 8100w, 81/w for additional color match, or 8018). E71T-1 dualshield wire, E7018 smaw electrode, or ER 70S-3 or 6.

 

[Paradox]

Watered my trees while on crutches, because what I thought was a sprained ankle was actually a broken fibula.... Good thing I had it checked out instead of giving it "a couple more days" like my wife suggested

Not quite sure how I'm going to move everything for overwintering, but we'll see!

Anyone nearby that can help you?

 

[RJG2]

Anyone nearby that can help you?

Yeah, I think my wife is around from time to time

 

[Big Country Bonsai]

Collected a nice redberry juniper this weekend. We’ve had a lot of wind so hopefully it fares well