Looking for stand suggestions

centaura · 01-04-2008, 04:11 PM

I am looking for suggestions for a stand for a natal plum that I have. Its one of my favorite trees and I would like to show it better. Anyone have any good suggestions for what type of stand would suite it best? I've attached a photo of it, it needs a trim in this shot, but you can get an idea of its shape.

-Centaura

Rick Moquin · 01-04-2008, 06:58 PM

either one of these are pretty simple to make. I believe the first to be an Al Keppler original.

centaura · 01-04-2008, 07:11 PM

I like the look of that first one you show, and I think I could make something like it. It'd be interesting to try making, at least. Are there any good ratios that folks can reccommend for stand size verses pot width and tree height?

-Centaura

Rick Moquin · 01-04-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by centaura

I like the look of that first one you show, and I think I could make something like it. It'd be interesting to try making, at least. Are there any good ratios that folks can reccommend for stand size verses pot width and tree height?

-Centaura

Height I wouldn't go more than thickness of the pot, 2" larger than your pot all around for the top. Having said that, if you are not displaying the tree than what ever is aesthetically pleasing to you.

centaura · 01-05-2008, 07:23 AM

Thanks for the info. Right now its looking like the tree will be in three shows this summer, at least one of which will be judged. So I really appreciate the advice, as I want it to look its best.

-Centaura

akeppler · 01-08-2008, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick Moquin

either one of these are pretty simple to make. I believe the first to be an Al Keppler original.

Not on your life....

Rick Moquin · 01-08-2008, 07:14 AM

Sorry Al, it wasn't meant as an insult.

Phil · 01-08-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by akeppler

Not on your life....

Ahh....just a band saw and some Elmer's glue and your done.

Again..... some really nice work Al.

~Phil

akeppler · 01-08-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

Ahh....just a band saw and some Elmer's glue and your done.

Again..... some really nice work Al.

~Phil

Not my work Phil. I'm not really into a native American motif.These are made by Jim's Woodworks.

Rick Moquin · 01-08-2008, 08:11 PM

Thanks for the clarification Al, I've added it to memory along with a bookmark of his site.

BTW I couldn't get your link to work. This one does.

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Rick Moquin Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dartmouth, NS Zone 5a/b Posts: 186	Sorry Al, it wasn't meant as an insult. __________________ Bonsai is the journey, not the destination Bonsai Wonders

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Rick Moquin Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dartmouth, NS Zone 5a/b Posts: 186	Thanks for the clarification Al, I've added it to memory along with a bookmark of his site. BTW I couldn't get your link to work. This one does. __________________ Bonsai is the journey, not the destination Bonsai Wonders

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centaura Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 334	I like the look of that first one you show, and I think I could make something like it. It'd be interesting to try making, at least. Are there any good ratios that folks can reccommend for stand size verses pot width and tree height? -Centaura

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centaura Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South Bend, IN Posts: 334	Thanks for the info. Right now its looking like the tree will be in three shows this summer, at least one of which will be judged. So I really appreciate the advice, as I want it to look its best. -Centaura

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