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In a message dated 5/5/2005 9:05:56 PM US Eastern Standard Time, doudone@netusa1.net writes:

> after doing some topworking this afternoon,  I am reminded of my strategy - I keep the scions soaked up in my blood...


True, which makes it funny. Until a beginning grafter finally learns not to draw the knife towards any part of ones body, especially the thumb, place a band aid on the thumb before starting to work. Prevents minor cuts. 

On large scion material, draw the scion through the knife, not the knife through the scion. Takes practice. 

Also carry band aids in the grafting tool box. 

Jerry