I usually get all my supplies from CRFG scion exchange. The grafting tapes are cheap because there is no shipping and handling fees. But for those who can't attend, then you can order from online stores. Below is a link to eBay store. Although I don't like the particular knife they are selling, it should work.

Here is a link that might be useful: ebay store

JoeReal: those CRFG scion exchange when they are hold? in every meeting they have? Are those meetings open to the general public?

By the way, your garden is like wonderland! Very skilled and very dedicated gardener.

I just got one of those rings of Bol-Waw from Home Depot on the recommendation of someone here. Supposed to work as well as grafting wax.

I asked in the Propagation forum recently, and they stated good supplies lead to better results, one of the NAFEX guys says you can use an x-acto blade.

Parafilm chemistry lab supply item is supposedly a really good grafting tape too. the original lab grade supposedly holds up better than the ParafilmGrafting tape that they make too.

A cheap and good source for grafting tape, is Teflon tape. You can get it at any hardware or auto supply store. It adheres to itself so you don't have to tie it and is waterproof. I use it to graft & T-bud and it qorks excellent. I also use a standard razor utility knife.

Laaz...Its funny you mentioned Teflon tape..being a pipefitter I have some on hand..I often thought of using it..

Laaz one question on T budding..You dont overlap the bud itself do you?..I did one earlier but it falled I think I bruised the bud..I did not onerlap, but wrapped around it than used tin foil to cover the bud from drying....Dale

Yes I do overlap the bud itself. If you dont overlap the bud it will dry out. Leave the tape on for 2-3 weeks. You can take the tape off & check the bud & re-tape if need be.

Laaz...Gotya... than mine failed either from bruising or drying out...Once again Thank You...Dale

Probably the widest selection of grafting knives and tapes is A. M. Leonard, in Piqua Ohio (www.amleonard.com). Another good source is Frostproof Growers Supply (Frostproof Florida) www.frostproof.com

I like the 1/2" clear grafting tape. For chip budding (which I do a lot of), I like Leonard's 1/2" chip budding tape, which is much thinner. You have to get used to it, since it breaks easily.

Derek, have you tried Michigan Bulb? Toni

Thanks for all the suggestions so far! Oh, and no, Toni, I've actually never even heard of Michigan Bulb :) I'll give it a look see though. All this talk gets me excited, I'm off to pick tomatoes from the garden.

~Derek

Derek, you've never heard of Mi Bulb? It's been around for many, many years..
If you get plant catalogs in the mailo, MB gets the name and you'll be on their list..
I don't have their site addy, so just type Mi Bulb under search..I can check for the addy if you'd like..
They did sell grafting supplies, but I haven't been to their site this years so can't say for sure..Toni

Derek...In Garden Watchdog 'Michigan Bulb' has a 74% neg. rating..Dale

Here is a link that might be useful: 'Michigan Bulb'

my mom used to order from MI Bulb ALL the time! but that was many years ago.

Laaz- Just to be sure, you mean PFTE "thread tape"? I asked about that specifically on the propagation forum and they suggested other things, But, as I already have some...!

Yes I mean PFTE thread tape. It works well.

I have refrained from using Teflon. New study about using Teflon:

Here is a link that might be useful: Teflon A possible carcinogen.

Hi Joe. I really doubt using teflon tape to graft a tree for 2-3 weeks will pose any ill effects. Hell from that article I guess we are all doomed... Non-stick pots & pans... But then again Coffee & most anything you use causes cancer...

I buy from Womacks nursery in DeLeon, Tx, they have a website. 100 yards of clear vinyl tape is $1.50 and a good grafting knife is less than $15. Much cheaper than AM Leonard. I like their fixed blade thin knife for t-budding rather than the Victorinex folding knife which I use for whip/tongue. E-mail me and I will send a roll of vinyl tape for cost + shipping(about $3).

Here is a link that might be useful: mrtexas

These folks have good good grafting tape & other garden supplies.

Ned

http://www.frostproof.com/index.html

I asked Mr Texas to send me some seeds of Trifolate so later I can use for root stocks, he never answer me. Now I have so many : I air layered them from the root stocks of my kumquat. well, when one has a will one must have a way. K.

Kquat, so you're able to graft now? Congrats and good luck..I still don't know how it's done. Toni