Was planning on starting some layers and root approach grafting for the first time and was looking for recommendations on the type (and brand) of tools used for these projects. Specifically, I see folks using what looks like a chisel to create the cradle for the layer and something similar for the groove for the approach graft. I was going to use an exacto knife to cut the cradle, but have no clue what to use for the graft. Suggestions?
Tool Question - Layers/Grafts
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atlarsenal
Omono
These are what I use.
www.rockler.com
And these.
store.bonsaitonight.com
FlexCut® 4-piece Wide Palm Carving Set
Wide palm tools remove larger amounts of wood without sacrificing control.
And these.
Grafting Nails
Nails for holding approach grafts in place. Gum stopper protects scion from damage during nailing. Nails per bag: 100 Length: .87" Length XL: 1.2" Made in Japan by Daichiku
Awesome. Perfect.
Shibui
Imperial Masterpiece
I usually use a budding knife or grafting knife for both jobs. Allows for different sized grooves to suit each approach grafted branch.
The longer blade of a grafting/budding knife can sometimes get in the way when working near branches but has the strength and length that exact does not have so usually much easier to use for both grafts and layers.
The longer blade of a grafting/budding knife can sometimes get in the way when working near branches but has the strength and length that exact does not have so usually much easier to use for both grafts and layers.
mwar15
Omono
razor blade will work, bonsai grafting knife works, I use 1/4" and 3/8" wood working chisel
Wires_Guy_wires
Imperial Masterpiece
I switched from grafting knives to box cutters for grafting.
I'm not switching back.
I'm not switching back.
ShimpakuBonsai
Chumono
A few days ago I saw a Youtube video about air layering maples and a special tool was used like the one in the picture below.
I have never seen this tool before but it looks like a nice tool to have if you do lots of air layerings.
After watching the video I did a Google search for more info about this tool and it looks like it is made by Koyo bonsai tools in Japan.
I have never seen this tool before but it looks like a nice tool to have if you do lots of air layerings.
After watching the video I did a Google search for more info about this tool and it looks like it is made by Koyo bonsai tools in Japan.
ABCarve
Masterpiece
Those Flexcut tools can’t be beat!!These are what I use.
FlexCut® 4-piece Wide Palm Carving Set
Wide palm tools remove larger amounts of wood without sacrificing control.
And these.
Grafting Nails
Nails for holding approach grafts in place. Gum stopper protects scion from damage during nailing. Nails per bag: 100 Length: .87" Length XL: 1.2" Made in Japan by Daichiku
