Beginner question on a ficus trunk cutting

[ace2weather]

I'm very new to this and my 9 year old daughter wants to learn with me.
Anyway, I'm picking up a free ficus tree tomorrow that I haven't even seen.
I'm guessing it's going to be tall and I'm wondering if a trunk chop can be done on this tree or is it the wrong time of year(Adelaide)?
If trunk cutting is a option, what's the best tool for the job?

I've got my own trees from the bonsai society a few weeks ago, a maple and spindle, but know nothing of ficus...

[mugen]

Post a picture of the ficus when you get hold of it so we can help it's hard to know where to chop without seeing the tree.

[Isitangus]

Generally major work is done to figs in the warmer months, so you maybe ok now depending on local temps. Before trunk chopping I would just be making sure it's in a nice free draining soil mix. If it needs to be slip potted I would do that first and let the tree build up some vigour before trunk chopping.
As for best tool for the job-A nice clean sharp saw-you can pick up the folding ones from Bunnings for a few $$ and they works nicely.
Check out the wiki for all things ficus!


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[ace2weather]

Luckly it was grown for bonsai use and not a large type tree.
Have reduced the branches already, so no need for a trunk chop.
So a top score for zero dollars...

I also picked up a Orange Jessamine (Murraya Paniculata) for myself goinv cheap that has been removed from a garden, needs a little TLC, but has a nice trunk to start with....

[Rintar]

Sounds like you found a good source still feel free to post pics for all to see.