Short baskets...?

[boytjie]

Hi All, anybody know where to find the SHORT 4" wood Vanda baskets? I have the taller ones, but can't seem to source the shorter ones. I tried Googling, and hunted on the sites of my regular vendors; no joy. Thanks!

[Donald]

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[littlefrog]

Curious as to why you want the short ones?

If you are working with wooden baskets, a pair of needle-nose pliers and a little ingenuity will get you a shorter one... Plus you can use the extra pieces and some wire to build a few more. Or, if you want to go totally Martha Stewarty, it isn't that hard to build your own baskets if you have even a little woodworking skill.

Rob

[boytjie]

Originally Posted by littlefrog

If you are working with wooden baskets, a pair of needle-nose pliers and a little ingenuity will get you a shorter one...
Rob

Thanks. I did exactly that, and it took me a grand total of 10 minutes. Sometimes it takes someone else to help you see the staggeringly obvious...

[littlefrog]

I get that from my students a lot... *grin*

It is of course easier and less wasteful to buy only the size that you want. Since I have a whole barn full of things I don't need, I tend to try to re-purpose things.

Rob

[orchidsamore]

You have a bonus when shortening the taller baskets as they usually are made from a thicker wood and last longer