Where can I get the tool in this video?

In 3:34 of this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEN-vV3jrTw&feature=plcp a "bonsai jack" was used to bend the trunk. I googled this and could not find a place to buy it. Where can I purchase one or is there another name for it that I can use to search for?

I watched the video and don't recall ever seeing these for sale. It resembles a furniture clamp but with curved ends (to go around branches) rather than flat.

There are several similar tools on the market. I am sure others will have better sources. If not, here some starting pointas:

Very close to what is shown:
http://www.stonelantern.com/Branch_Jack_p/tcj.htm
http://www.stonelantern.com/Large_Branch_Jack_p/tcbj6.htm
http://www.stonelantern.com/Bonsai_Aesthetics_Extra_Large_Bonsai_Branch_Jack_p/tcbj5.htm
http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/taibon-bonsai/product-detailwoeQrBtyAaUO/China-Bonsai-Branch-Tools-F1-F4-.html

This is one, similar concept, different solution:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Bonsai-Werkzeug-Zwinge-9-x-18cm-/300690312674?pt=DE_Haus_Garten_Garten_Hand_Gartenger%C3%A4te&hash=item46028a0de2

Different concept, home build: http://gnobs.org/gnobs-articles-k2/item/6-how-to-make-your-own-branch-bender

I found this

http://www.masakuni.com/f01.htm

This looks like what Bjorn had in the video, but this is the Chinese Wholesaler, I don't think he is offering to sell just one.

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/taibon-bonsai/product-detailwoeQrBtyAaUO/China-Bonsai-Branch-Tools-F1-F4-.html

I do know a fellow in South Florida who imports directly from China and I will see him tomorrow, I can ask him.

Billy M. Rhodes wrote:This looks like what Bjorn had in the video, but this is the Chinese Wholesaler, I don't think he is offering to sell just one.

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/taibon-bonsai/product-detailwoeQrBtyAaUO/China-Bonsai-Branch-Tools-F1-F4-.html

lol. Same set as I posted

leatherback wrote:

Billy M. Rhodes wrote:This looks like what Bjorn had in the video, but this is the Chinese Wholesaler, I don't think he is offering to sell just one.

http://www.made-in-china.com/showroom/taibon-bonsai/product-detailwoeQrBtyAaUO/China-Bonsai-Branch-Tools-F1-F4-.html

lol. Same set as I posted

Right, I will ask the Chinese importer I know about them tomorrow.

leatherback wrote:Different concept, home build: http://gnobs.org/gnobs-articles-k2/item/6-how-to-make-your-own-branch-bender

Thanks for sharing this. I wonder how strong that alternator bracket is, Maybe I need to double up? I may have another project on the way. Thanks!!!

Dallas Bonsai sells them: http://www.dallasbonsai.com/product-p/bb82.htm
Different sizes available. I have one and it works really well.

Thanks everybody! This was of great help.

id have to say thanks too. i didnt know of tools like this and have to do basically the same thing that the video shows to a hinoki clump .much better than splitting the trunk down the middle

You can by several kinds on the Bonsai web shop of William Vlaanderen (The Netherlands) the inventor off the Samurai carving tools and a good potter as well!

http://www.samurai.nl/?&m=s&t=P&p=LEVER&pid=1222543779031872702

Below: William Vlaanderen with his garving tools line!



Don't ask! It's a "Dutch" thing!

Cheers,
Hans van Meer.