New Bonsai Stand

[BGM1971]

Hi everyone.

Here are some photos of my new Bonsai stand that I have just finished making.
It's all treated pine that has been stained black or mahogany.
I think it has come up quite well. It weighs a ton!!

I still have to put some shade cloth over the top and down the side's for some protection from the sun and wind.

I have noticed on a few of the postings that a lot of people remove their shade cloth in the cooler months.
If I use 30% cloth, would you recommend this or could it be left on all year round?
Or should I use a heavier cloth and remove it in the cooler months?

I would be interested in what you think.

Brad (BGM1971)

[Jamie]

that looks awesome mate well done, i have been meaning to do something like this for a while, just havent had time

jamie

[anttal63]

great job brad i look forward to seeing it full of trees!

[Gerard]

Congratulations, a fine achievement. Should make a nice place to show off your trees.
Shade cloth: best if you allow yourself to remove it completely during winter.

regards Gerard

[NathanM]

Mate, that looks awesome!! Well done, agree with Ant though, get sme trees on it

[Bretts]

Thats a show piece all right. What are the bits on the side for?
I think the shade cloth could be left on this all year round as it still allows alot of light in.

[Jarrod]

The bits on the side look like where the shade cloth will end.

That's a great set up mate. Great work!

[BGM1971]

Hi
The bits sticking out at the side are indeed where I plan to bring the shade cloth from the top down for side protection.

I just don't know what shade cloth to use

Help!!

[gollum]

Great looking stand mate
I just bought some materials for a new (small) stand myself
I'm using sandstone tops and eco blocks (bunnings $8)
you could roll up the sides of the shade cloth on a daily basis depending on wind etc...
I would recommend the 30% shade cloth

[Chris]

Mate classic job your trees will look dandy on that stand. for the shade cloth i would go no less than 50% for summer even 75% the suns rays will still work the trees. I have a patio and it is 75% and i have had no frying this year of my plants.

[Petra]

Mate excellent job, that will look so profesional with all your trees on. 75 % shade cloth, it will still let a lot of light inn, if too shady make it so you can roll up the sides in winter.

[bundyfisher]

Verry Nice Did you have plans (post if possible) or was it build as you go ,either way looks good . I don't know about down there but shadecloth strength would depend on placement with regards to the line of the sun and species of trees .As others have said it will look a treat with yours trees on it .
Cheers
Tony

[Greth]

Our shadehouse is 70%, a light colour and north facing, with no shade from trees or anything. Quite bright enough in winter, in summer I even have plants growing below the bench. Don't get many flowers there, but they really need protecting in the heat.

[Espresso]

Brad it looks great, can you come over to my place and build me one?

[bonscythe]

Hi,
Very jealous of this stand you have made, looks pretty damn perfect, just needs some trees on it!
With the shade cloth, I think it would depend on your climate and what type(s) of species your growing. I bought 50% but now I am starting to wish I got something a bit lighter (eg. 30%) as I have heaps of Banksia and they love the sun, but the Sygyzium are loving the little bit of shade and the slightly higher humidity I have unintentionally created. So I guess it depends on what your growing and where you are.
Cheers, I now have more ideas for when I go out and try and get something like your stand going..