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.