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[IBC] oiling mica pots
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From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
"David J. Bockman" wrote:
It's my understanding that mica pots are made of a material quite close in composition to that of modern automobile bumpers, so perhaps a substance more like Armorall or other hard plastic protectant would work as well. David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7) Bunabayashi Bonsai On The World Wide Web: http://www.bunabayashi.com email: Now THAT's a sensible idea. I'll try it! Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
"David J. Bockman" wrote:
It's my understanding that mica pots are made of a material quite close in composition to that of modern automobile bumpers, so perhaps a substance more like Armorall or other hard plastic protectant would work as well. David J. Bockman, Fairfax, VA (USDA Hardiness Zone 7) Bunabayashi Bonsai On The World Wide Web: http://www.bunabayashi.com email: Now THAT's a sensible idea. I'll try it! Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
Lynn Boyd wrote:
Craig - Yes - I have tried it - and it does improve the look, very temporarily, then collects dust and looks worse than before oiling. Spraying it with water won't wash off the dust. Have you tried shoe polish? Lynn Lynn Boyd, Oregon, USA Interesting thought. This isn't long term--just for display. I haven't tried shoe polish. I don't polish my shoes so I don't have any around. I can do you better than that. I don't have any shoes (just sandals) -- but I will have some by mid October, Craig. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
Jim Lewis wrote:
Lynn Boyd wrote: Craig - Yes - I have tried it - and it does improve the look, very temporarily, then collects dust and looks worse than before oiling. Spraying it with water won't wash off the dust. Have you tried shoe polish? Lynn Lynn Boyd, Oregon, USA Interesting thought. This isn't long term--just for display. I haven't tried shoe polish. I don't polish my shoes so I don't have any around. I can do you better than that. I don't have any shoes (just sandals) -- but I will have some by mid October, Craig. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! Actually, you might be better off not wearing shoes. That way security at the airport won't need to have you take them off! ;0) Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
I wish that were true. I have huge oak trees all around my house, and the only two bonsai pots that the squirrels show any interest in are two mica pots with 3-tree gingko plantings. They tear those plantings up at least once a week. I must not be living right...
-----Original Message----- From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf Of Craig Cowing Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 6:59 PM To: Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots dalecochoy wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
Interesting thought. This isn't long term--just for
display. I haven't tried shoe polish. I don't polish my shoes so I don't have any around. I can do you better than that. I don't have any shoes (just sandals) -- but I will have some by mid October, Craig. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Bonsaiests are like genealogists: We know our roots! Actually, you might be better off not wearing shoes. That way security at the airport won't need to have you take them off! ;0) Oh, rest assured that shoes won't enclose my feet until 5 minutes before I step into the Church, Craig. ;-) Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Not all of God's chillun' got shoes -- some of us by choice! ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
dalecochoy wrote:
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. My trees sit under 2 smallish live oaks and the forest around the house if filled with laurel, willow and water oaks. And squirrels. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Only where people have learned to appreciate and cherish the landscape and its living cover will they treat it with the care and respect it should have - Paul Bigelow Sears. ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
My squirrels liked one spot so I gave them an
inconsiquetal pot of stuff to dig in. It worked. Kitsune Miko --- "Gratton, Michael" wrote: I wish that were true. I have huge oak trees all around my house, and the only two bonsai pots that the squirrels show any interest in are two mica pots with 3-tree gingko plantings. They tear those plantings up at least once a week. I must not be living right... -----Original Message----- From: Internet Bonsai Club ] On Behalf Of Craig Cowing Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 6:59 PM To: Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots dalecochoy wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a Sunset 37 ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ===== **** "Expectations are resentments under construction." Anne Lamott ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
dalecochoy wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. Craig Cowing Man, that's not true, I have huge oak trees on my property and all property around me!! Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
dalecochoy wrote: ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Subject: [IBC] oiling mica pots Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. Craig Cowing Man, that's not true, I have huge oak trees on my property and all property around me!! Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
"David J. Bockman" wrote:
It's my understanding that mica pots are made of a material quite close in composition to that of modern automobile bumpers, so perhaps a substance more like Armorall or other hard plastic protectant would work as well. David J. Bockman, Fairfax, Now THAT's a sensible idea. I'll try it! Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a sunset 37 Dave, I did that years ago when they came out. i think they stay too shinny, too long with that. The mineral oil is shinny only briefly. Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
"David J. Bockman" wrote:
It's my understanding that mica pots are made of a material quite close in composition to that of modern automobile bumpers, so perhaps a substance more like Armorall or other hard plastic protectant would work as well. David J. Bockman, Fairfax, Now THAT's a sensible idea. I'll try it! Craig Cowing NY Zone 5b/6a sunset 37 Dave, I did that years ago when they came out. i think they stay too shinny, too long with that. The mineral oil is shinny only briefly. Dale ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
[IBC] oiling mica pots
I think northern squirrels must be much better behaved than
southern squirrels. I have several huge oaks and pecan trees. Lots of fat squirrels, but they still like to mess with my bonsai from time to time, especially right before a show! Alan Walker http://bonsai-bci.com http://LCBSBonsai.org -----Original Message----- From: Gratton, Michael I wish that were true. I have huge oak trees all around my house, and the only two bonsai pots that the squirrels show any interest in are two mica pots with 3-tree gingko plantings. They tear those plantings up at least once a week. I must not be living right... ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lewis" Sounds like a good idea, but most of my mica pots have squirrel tooth on their rims by the end of their first year of use. It would take more than a "light" sanding to get rid of them. Jim Lewis dalecochoy wrote: Ditto here Jim, that is one of the problems with using mica "training pots" as a less expensive alternate to good ceramic, but it's a lost savings when the squirrels ruin the pots!! You'd think with 3 dogs and 3 cats I'd NEVER see a squirrel !!!! I keep a rag and bottle of baby oil or plain ( unscented) mineral oil at my work station. Use it on every pot when done working. Years ago when I was out of mineral oil I used cooking oil for a while but found the rags got rancid smelling quickly. Never did the sanding. That's just TOO MUCH work for a training pot! :) Dale -----Original Message----- From: Craig Cowing I guess you guys just don't live right. ;0] If you had oak trees near you the squirrels would have no interest in your mica pots. Craig Cowing NY ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Chris Cochrane++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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