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Wire

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 4:07 pm
by Andrew F
Hi guys,

Where does everyone score there Anodized Aluminum wire & copper wire from????

That store that will not be named seem to think "Bonsai" is japanese for huge mark up :x :x :x


Thank you in advance.

Re: Wire

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 4:14 pm
by matt_95
You can get it from bonsai shows, bonsai nurseries and ebay.

Re: Wire

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 4:50 pm
by Pat093
hey mate i have been getting abit from "them", but before that i got a huge donation of my friend who was giving up the hobby and just keeping his prize trees.
but like matt said get it off the net or even better at the shows, in maitland on the first weekend of every month there are markets and i have been told that there are very good bonsai stock and supplies there. i havent been fortunate enough to get there due to being at work every sunday.

Pat

Re: Wire

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 5:40 pm
by Dumper

Re: Wire

Posted: September 30th, 2011, 11:51 pm
by Andrew F
Thanks Guys, will sus it out.

Hey Pat, it just so happens the markets are on tomorrow so im going in to check it out and see what they have if anything, thanks for the heads up buddy.

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 1:37 am
by chrisatrocky
I sorce all the wire for myself and our club on ebay at the moment it selling for $9.95 for 500g rolls plus $6.60 postage.

chris

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 2:45 am
by Andrew F
How much does 500 grams translate to in feet?
Seems odd that they measure it weight not length??? :imo:

Im going to start looking at buying direct from whoever makes/treats the wire.

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 7:24 am
by Handy Mick
Well the thicker wire weighs more per length, obviously, so if sold by length then as each .05mm diameter will increase in price with length.
So to be simple let's sell by weight, like fruit and vegies.
I use more of the smaller stuff any way.

Mick

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 10:07 am
by kcpoole
I get all mine from Ray Nesci Bonsai.
I might pay a little more ( but not that much) and prefer to support a local dedicated Bonsai nursery than any other source if I can

Ken

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 10:59 am
by Andrew F
Thanks for the explanation mick, makes much more sense.

Hey Ken, i believe Ray will be at the next Newcastle Show in Nov so it gives me time to save some coin and buy locally :flag: :yes: :flag: :yes: :flag: :yes:


Cheers Drew

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 11:19 am
by MattA
The club always has wire for sale & at very reasonable prices... Meeting is next saturday if you dont get any at the markets & want it before the show in november...

Matt

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 11:41 am
by Andrew F
MattA wrote:The club always has wire for sale & at very reasonable prices... Meeting is next saturday if you dont get any at the markets & want it before the show in november...

Matt
Are you going? if so mind if i tag along with you?

Thanks for the heads up.

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 3:44 pm
by MattA
VelvetSicklid wrote: Are you going?
Not likely :lol: Will be at the show in November for sure (well if i ever get some pots made & fired)

Re: Wire

Posted: October 1st, 2011, 10:21 pm
by Andrew F
Dare i ask why? Busy? :reading:

Re: Wire

Posted: October 2nd, 2011, 10:17 am
by MattA
VelvetSicklid wrote:Dare i ask why? Busy? :reading:
Constantly.....

Come out during the week & we can have a chat