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  • From: Jwlehman@aol.com
  • To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
  • Subject: Re: [NAFEX] Grafting Tools
  • Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:27:01 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 9/14/2011 5:53:03 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
sherwindu@att.net writes:>
>
> There has been some discussion of late among members of Midfex as
> to the relative merits of using a grafting tool in place of a knife.
>
> I tried to search Nafex by googling and also did some spot checking
> on the archives for mention of the use of this tool, but could find
> nothing. Either I missed it, or Nafex people are just not interested
> in these tools.
>
> Midfex teaches grafting with a knife and we occasionally get some
> injuries with the beginners. Some members are pushing for these tools
> as an alternative. I have never used one, but hear they have
> limitations, especially on smaller size wood. I have also seen
> discussion sites where people say they don't work. I have heard that
> commercial orchards and some mail order nurseries use them, but is this
> a tool that would work well for the backyard orchardist?

I have two Key Hole or Omega grafters. Purchased the second one because it
was recommended. I made about three grafts and threw it in the drawer with
the first one. It does create a problem with small diameter wood. The scion
pivots on the ball and breaks the cambium lose. I have the "V" cut bench
grafter and love it. Have had it for maybe 20 years.

Another tool I like is a Sears Carpet cutter. The blade is about 4 inches
long and it makes a nice first cut for the whip & tongue graft. Replacement
blades are cheap. After the diagonal cut simply make the tongue and grove
cuts with a utility knife.

Jerry
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hey all, try centuryfarmorchards.com
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Hi Jay,

When I lived in El Paso, the recommendation was to plant fireblight
resistant cultivars. That might be good advice for you as well-and it would
whittle down the list of possibilities to a more manageable size.

Michele in SW Ohio









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