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Tool-sharpener (left) and Draw Knife (right)
Diamond tool sharpeners as pictured above are easy to locate in hardware
stores and their small size (6mm) and rounded surface on one side makes them
ideal for sharpening all bonsai tools and knob/side cutters in particular.
A draw-knife (also known as a bark-stripper) is an extremely useful tool with
a multitude of uses and will strip bark away from wood in seconds.
Useful Accessories

As well as a basic tool kit, it is worth investing in some essential accessories
which are frequently required for the practice of bonsai.
A cheap black turntable is a worthwhile initial investment; it allows the
bonsai to be easily and repeatedly turned while being worked on.
I no longer consider cut-paste or wound sealant to be necessary and do not
apply them to fresh pruning wounds when I am working although many older
bonsai publications and many enthusiasts will describe its importance.
It is however important to apply Vaseline (Petroleum Jelly) to the fresh
wounds of all resinous trees such as Pine, Spruce and Larch as these species will
bleed heavily. Petroleum Jelly can be applied to wounds on all species and does
not leave an unsightly mess, as using a traditional bonsai wound-sealant on