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The curve one use for corner area where straight one cannot. Normally will only use straight one. Also you need a sharp twezzer to reduce the chance retracting chunck of substrate when you pull out. Use ADA tweezer, very sharp
Handiness of straight pincer versus a curved-tip pincer
I was watching a setup video:
Note the planting done at 10min41sec mark as well as that done at the 16min17sec mark. It appears that using a straight-tip (perhaps slender) pincer allows deep planting of plants without dragging up a chunk of substrate while retracting the pincer?
Previously I was having the impression that a curved-tip pincer is more convenient for planting as it allows one to twist the tip of the pincer in the "opposite curve" direction, hence not disturbing the substrate area where the plant it rooted. But after watching the above video (& the speed of the planting), it appears I may have the wrong impression?
Anybody wish to share their experiences between using curved-tip versus straight-tip pincers?
The curve one use for corner area where straight one cannot. Normally will only use straight one. Also you need a sharp twezzer to reduce the chance retracting chunck of substrate when you pull out. Use ADA tweezer, very sharp
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The curve one use for corner area where straight one cannot. Normally will only use straight one. Also you need a sharp twezzer to reduce the chance retracting chunck of substrate when you pull out. Use ADA tweezer, very sharp
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Re: Handiness of straight pincer versus a curved-tip pincer
Oh, guess I was really having the wrong impression then...I own a curved-tip one.
Is it the sharpness or the slenderness (thinness) that helps in this aspect?...Also you need a sharp twezzer to reduce the chance retracting chunck of substrate when you pull out. Use ADA tweezer, very sharp
Yes the slenderness help.
Thanks Robert; got myself a straight pinsette.
Btw, when planting stem plants:
Question 1: do we grab 2-3 stalks with the pinsette then stuff it into the substrate, or do we plant them singly?
Question 2: do we have to ensure we do not "crush" the part of the stalks that the pinsette is actually "squeezing"?
there is no right or wrong, plants will grow either way
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