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Hi All!

Has anyone used this product, the Cutting Globe?

I came across it last night and it seems like a solid product despite the wonky website and marketing.

Here is a link: http://thecuttingglobe.com/about-globes/

I am thinking about getting them despite my initial urge to buy easter eggs for 10 cents a piece, the 5 euro + shipping might be a little too much but if others on the Forum have had success I may be more inclined to.

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Save some money and check out this thread. It's a well covered subject but Leon did a good job with the tutorial.

Fool proof air layer idea
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Posted Reply with quote  #3 
I'd have to use the Easter eggs, especially when the guy doing the demo says, "They're basically like a little plastic egg." 
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Calvin,

I am going to go with the tupperware teqnique, the globe has better aesthetics, I'll give them that though.

Cheryl,

I might do it just to see what happens with the raster eggs.

Thanks for the input guys!

Dom
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Thats nice I definitely would like to get some of those Apparently the company is working on getting them to the US Check out the video 



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Hey Dave,

I am following the company on their Twitter page - if they announce American distribution I will let you know.

What is you email? I am pretty sold on them.

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That's cool, an air layer form! Dido on Leon's post mentioned above
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Hey Dom just click on my screen name and you can email me there 

I did a little searching around and found this 4" fillable christmas ornaments ??? 

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Here's a good one, I have been using them  on our trees. We will air layer more than 500 branches.
http://www.partycity.com/product/red+ball+favor+container.do?kwid=red%20ball%20favor%20container%2012ct&qcid=&ref=ci&extcmp=pla%7CGoogle&gclid=CKKY4I_pt88CFQp3fgodwRcOAQ#Black
Just drill the hole on either one side ONLY. so the screwing the other part wont damage the branch from the top and bottom.
Good luck :)
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Wow Frank!

That's the way to go. 90 cents a piece, you can't beat it. Thank you!

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At the dollar shop you could pick up four (+1) containers for $1. The only thing you need to do is burn a hole of desired size on both sides and you're set.

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Leon's post mentioned above has an interesting way if cutting them.
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Hi These are used in the UK for vending machines various sizes are available depending on what you put inside the larger ones can also be used as a saving ball for loose change as they have a slot cut into the top if you look at the tape it says water here all they are doing is cutting a hole on both sides for the branch to go through 
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Leon's post is wonderful but we are always open to new ideas Hell look at how many different ways there are to start cuttings 

Dom did you figure out how to email me? 

pieman Thats interesting I'm trying to decide which one is better screw together or snap together? 
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If you are only doing a few air layers nearly anything will do. Water bottle, Deli container, solo cups, nearly anything. I've been thinking of doing something like the egg but much cheaper and on a much larger scale. I stumbled across this website. Maybe someone who has a lot of air layers to do will find a product helpful.

http://www.webstaurantstore.com/search/64-oz-plastic-containers.html
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Hey All,

I think that the biggest advantage of the globes is that the aesthetics make them easier to put on a friends tree if they are doing you a favor and letting you air layer off of their plant. A setup with tupperware might be a harder sell; so in the case of people like me who depend on others a bit more I think this is the way to go.

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Good point Dave!

Don't forget Dom that you have to cover the air layer "unit" with aluminum foil regardless of the shape.
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To prevent loss of moisture correct?
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Try searching in eBay.co.uk for "vending machine capsules",if you can find someone who ships to the US you can buy basically the same thing and all you need to do is drill the right size holes with a power tool and you have the same thing
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There you go,there are folks selling these in the states as well
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151304318394
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Originally Posted by DomGardens
To prevent loss of moisture correct?


I don't recall to be honest. That sounds right. I do know that every method I've ever seen said to block to light from your air layers roots.
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The aluminum soil is to block the sun and keep the air layer cooler. That in turn keeps the moisture in by preventing evaporation. Also if you have a clear container, you can peel back the aluminum foil and check on the progress of your roots. Good luck.
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The aluminum soil is to block the sun and keep the air layer cooler. That in turn keeps the moisture in by preventing evaporation. Also if you have a clear container, you can peel back the aluminum foil and check on the progress of your roots. Good luck.


Thanks for the clarification!
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Just found they have a Facebook page with allot of info https://www.facebook.com/thecuttingglobe/
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I like this idea, Sas. I will definately try AL again.
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At the dollar shop you could pick up four (+1) containers for $1. The only thing you need to do is burn a hole of desired size on both sides and you're set.
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This looks like a good product! I will follow it. It definately has its pluses!

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Thats nice I definitely would like to get some of those Apparently the company is working on getting them to the US Check out the video 



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I use foam  cups
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Wow! I am just thrilled to see several great options.
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There are many different ways to air layer but I use a two water bottle method that I have not seen anyone else use.  I use a large 1L water bottle for the rooting area and a smaller water bottle to slowly drip water to keep the potting soil mix damp.  I live in "fig central" California and it gets hot during the summer.  My air layers were having to be water once a week and it was a pain using a turkey baster or a syringe when you have 30+ air layers going at one time.  I developed the two water bottle method by attaching a second bottle full of water (or your favorite rooting water).  This setup has worked perfectly on my orange root stock suckers, loquat, crape myrtles, pomegranates, apple tree root suckers and the plum root suckers.  All I use is a pass through drip fitting that is punched into the small sealed water bottle cap and a short length of 1/4" drip tubing.  I fit the tube into the large bottle and then tie the small bottle to the tree or  a stake to hold the bottle above the large water bottle.  The small bottle then slowly drips water and will last for close to a month with no intervention.  The large bottle is drilled in the bottom with a wood drill bit to be a little larger than the size of the stock to be rooted (1/2" or 3/4" spade bit will work).  I cut both sides of the mouth of the large bottle with wire cutters and then cut one side of the bottle with scissors until I cut into the drilled hole.  I attach the large bottle to the tree or stake (after filling with either pro mix or sunshine4) and tape the mouth part to the branch down and the drilled hole side up after I have ringed the branch and applied rooting hormone (CloneX gel).  I usually wrap the bottle with electrical tape to make sure it says closed.  I then wrap the bottle with plastic wrap that is 18" wide.  I wrap it tight around the bottle, branch top and bottom and then use electrical tape to seal it around the branch after I insert the drip hose in the top of the bottle (the drilled side).  I then hang the small water bottle on the tree and then wrap everything with foil to help keep it cool.  I buy the water bottles at Costco along with the single sheets of foil and the plastic wrap.  I use regular electrical tape purchased at Home Depot.  This system requires almost zero attention and usually by the time the small water bottle is empty, there are enough roots to remove the air layer.  The bottles are reused after some cleaning and the entire cost is less than $.75 per air layer for the initial setup.  These are California prices...

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I have a friend in St Louis who's importing the cutting globes.  He says he has great results.  He has a few figs that he's done and it's worked well.  He sells them cheaply.  The seem small to me but if they work that's all that counts.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008192238729&fref=ts

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https://www.facebook.com/GatewayGarlic/?fref=ts
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Went down to Party City today and found these bad boys 6" across these will come in handy when doing the trunk of the tree $1.00 a piece How could you beat that 


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Hi !  Just let me give you some ideas... go to the Dollar store and buy a foam or plastic Pumpkin, cut it in 2 pieces and you get a propagation ''spheres'' I usually drill 2 opposite holes and then cut it . or for plastic I usually use my Solder ....( and for the bottles too ) You can also can buy in the same store some package or 5 Aluminum foil  cups which are easily used fro the same air layering purpose. Talking about air layering propagation I think it is easier to use  some moss, wrap it in the plastic bag, then you can use some aluminum foil as an addition to keep it cool .  I use a Syringe  also from a Dollar store  to water this ''package ' during the summer which makes it very convenient. But if you want to be inventive , just look around , You can use almost everything for your project ! Just whatever is convenient for you ! Do not waste your money !
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Hey Guys,

Some cool news, the folks at Cutting Globe are sending me a few samples.

I am not sure how many they are sending but I am planning to send some to Dave.

If you are interested in trying them out just reply to the thread and I will keep a list of names.

I am going to keep one for myself and get out as many as possible, I told the folks at the company I would write a review.

Looking forward to the experiment.

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http://www.airpropagator.com

I use the clam shells and love em. The 2 inch seems to small. The 6 inch is to big for up potting for shipping. But the 4 inch ones are just right. I have 50 pairs and love em.
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Dave,  50 sets of the 4" for $55 is a good wholesale price... Don't know the shipping costs but the shells at $1 apiece is a good price point, I think...
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I love them and get great airlayers in about a month's time. Thinking of getting more.
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I have a few sets of these that I just purchased. Read great reviews before, and can't wait to try them next spring.
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http://www.airpropagator.com I use the clam shells and love em. The 2 inch seems to small. The 6 inch is to big for up potting for shipping. But the 4 inch ones are just right. I have 50 pairs and love em.



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Posted Reply with quote  #39 
Wish I could add a picture.  For my last of the season air layer I used the empty sundae container from Burger King.  It's got the round-ish shape, it's clear, and it snaps together in the middle.  Best of all, it's free...minus the calories for the sundae which I've got to pay for ;-(

I'm a reuse and recycle fan, as anyone who's had dealings with me can figure out.  Earlier this year I gave a guy a fig plant that I had grown in a McDonald's cup.  Of course he thought I was crazy, but, after a repot into something more aesthetically pleasing, his tree is doing fine.
 
For the sundae container I melted a hole in the top and the bottom and made a cut down the sides.  Another option for the occasional air layer.
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