DIY grafting pruner
A grafting pruner is one of the must-have tools for experienced gardeners. It differs from a conventional pruning device because it has a shaped knife. The latter allows you to make a professional, so-called mirror cut on both the scion and the rootstock. After such a manipulation, all that remains is to accurately connect these parts and the tree grafting procedure is a success. Some take it upon themselves to make such a device with their own hands. The process of creating a grafting pruner cannot be called easy, but if you wish and have certain skills, it is quite possible to make it yourself.
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What are grafting pruners made of?
Folk craftsmen create instruments from various devices. Based on:
- spadefoot;
- ordinary garden pruning shears;
- pipe cutter
It is also popular to create a vice for grafting. The basis of such a device is a small vice. Two knives are attached to the pin. Just like with store-bought pruning shears, one of them should be sharp, the second should be curved. The cut is made not by pressing, but by turning the handle.
The most common options are made from the first two devices - garlic and old unused garden shears.
Please note: a self-made pruner is only suitable for working with branches of the same diameter.Operating a tool compared to using a store-bought one will, of course, be more problematic. However, the result will be no worse.
How to make a special pruner for grafting: tips
The main problem of creating a useful garden tool based on spadefoot is the maximum modification of this kitchen tool. In fact, all you need from him is the body. Well, you need to sharpen the knives yourself or order them from a locksmith.
A common homemade version of the device is a modification of the design of standard garden shears. They can be equipped with almost any knives designed for store-bought grafting pruners.
To install purchased blades, a simple device is created. This is a welded, pre-cut lengthwise metal tube. It is necessary to provide cuts in those places where the knife will come into contact with the tube.
Some even try to make garden tools from a clamp. A blade is installed on the screw, but so that it does not rotate with it. A recess is made at the bottom for the branch. This makes it quite effective grafting device.
