Omega Grafting Tool
The Omega Grafting Tool takes the time and hassle out of grafting. It is simple to use, quick, reliable, safe and results in accurate and successful grafts. It performs a unique 'omega' shape cut that helps reduce the healings process and encourages the lymph flow through the parts of the grafted plant.
This perfect clean cut allows the donor plant to fit securely into the rootstock plant (just like a jigsaw puzzle).
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Instructions
| Hold the root stock in position in the omega grafting tool, and squeeze the handles to make the cut. |  |
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| Repeat Step 1, cut a graft of 1 or 2 buds from the donor plant with the omega grafting tool. The graft must be cut at about 15mm from the bud. |  |
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| Slide the donor cut into the groove of the root stock plant matching the cut surfaces as closely as possible. If the root stock and donor are not the same size, match on one side only. |  |
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| Bind the wound with budding tape, then cover the joint with Tree Stac to protect it against bacteria and weather conditions. |  |
Important Notes
- The woodstock must be between 1 and 2 years old vegetative wood. Do not use on dry, dead or old hardwood.
- The joint between the grafting stock and rootstock must be as flush as possible.
- Do not allow the cuts to dry out during grafting.
- Prepare the grafting stock first, then leave it in water or covered with damp paper.
- Bind up the union as tightly as possible with budding tape. The binding will ensure that the two parts of the graft are immovably held together.
- Cover the entire grafted area completely with Tree Stac, the tiniest gap left in the sealant at this point will result in loss of moisture.
The Omega Grafting Tool Blade is reversible and cuts on both sides. Before replacing a blade, make sure you get maximum use of the current blade by using both sides.
Installation Procedure
The Omega Grafting Tool Replacement Blade is ease to install.
- Completely undo the screws from the blade holder and then remove the blade holder from the tool.
- Remove the blade and replace it with the new one remembering to fasten the screws tightly on the blade holder.