Thx, ill order one with the most positive responses.
Thatâs unbelievable.
Dax
I just ordered the $23 one. Earlier I ordered one from Amazon that was $36 total. Iâm going to inspect them closely when they arrive without opening the packaging. If they look identical Iâll return the one to amazon.
Main use will be for grafting figs.
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I just ordered the $23 one. If I like it, Iâd like to get some replacement blades. Can someone please post a link where to get the replacement blades?
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You talked me into it, too, but I also would like to know where to buy some replacement blades. Iâve never done grafting before, but have some scions on order. I hope it doesnât get too addicting. I need more apple varieties like a hole in the head!
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By far the cheapest Iâve found compared to 25$ on Amazon and 22$ at Durokon
EDIT: link to wrong blades.
I did not check Aliexpress that @txpanhandle1 mentioned.
Dax
Dax,
The link you posted is for replacement blades of a different grafting tool. They wonât fit the $23 tool.
I googled replacement blades for the Zenport ZJ68 (the $23 tool) and couldnât find much. The cheapest I found was these blades for $10
But the shipping is $17. With the shipping, the replacement blades are more than the cost of the tool.
I havenât checked the Aliexpress site either because I assume the shipping from Germany (or wherever the site is from) would be pretty expensive.
Maybe if enough of us want replacement blades someone would be willing to order a bunch then divide them up and mail them out to others for reasonable postage?
Youâre so right. I googled âZenport ZJ68A Replacement Bladesâ and see my error now.
The good thing is they are available. Mine for my much more expensive tool are outrageously expensive. For 25$ for new blades for this Zenport which you wonât need blades for years I imagine, thatâs not a big investment like mine are.
Wishing you all luck. Iâm going to get one of these tools too, eventually.
Dax
Aliexpress is an arm of alibaba in China. I donât remember if shipping was free .If not it wasnât over a buck or two. I ordered two sets of blades to keep as spare, but originals look like they may last years.
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Did you happen to bookmark the seller? And, what was the waiting period for shipping?
The way I read what you wrote is the replacement blades are 100% the same as the originals, correct?
Dax
I received mine from Aliexpress and its not good.
Its very filigree and when i tried to cut a small 1cm twig the upper part with blades slipped in an angle and cut itself in the base.
Its a flimsy device and the blades are like tinfoil.
The orange one that i have is really good.
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Post a photo of yours Austro and your orange one too. Iâve never seen an orange tool with similar âvâ type blades.
My buddyâs works like a champ (from banggood.com)
Dax
Here are some pictures.
The orange one has a different V cut blade but its way better and more sturdy.
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Thatâs what my buddy has. So the anvil on yours has a protuberance? You should grind that off just thinking to myself, Austro.
Does yours from Aliexpress have a pink color cast to it? My buddyâs has a pinkish color thatâs noticeable in brighter light. Looks the same as yours though.
Dax
Hey, its not a protuberance its actually what the blade cut away when i tried it.
The upper part moves at a slight angle, not straight.
Thats why that happened.
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You got a defective tool. Did you contact the seller?
Bummer.
Dax
I took some pictures and will try to figure out how to post this evening. Aliexpress, which gives lower prices on phone app than on home computer,has the replacement blades for $4.85 with free shipping. The ones I got were exact replacement to original. I searched under grafting tool blades and scrolled down until they popped up.
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The Zenport from Amazon arrived. I could easily remove from the packaging with no damage to anything in case I want to return it. No assembly required. Itâs bigger than I imagined but just right for the job.
I made the first cut in nothing flat. Not too much pressure required. Perfect in my opinion.
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