A brake for stripping green willow rods into smooth, clean white willow rods. Precision-made by Red Pig Garden Tools from Portland, OR for basketmakers and willow crafts.
Product highlights
Purpose-built for willow: Designed specifically to strip bark and outer layers from green willow rods, producing consistent, attractive white rods ready for weaving.
Durable construction: Built from sturdy steel with a carefully finished edge to remove bark without excessive mashing or damage to the rod.
Two mounting options: Screw the base directly into a block of wood for a low-profile, permanent setup, or add the included mounting adaptor to clamp or mount the brake to a bench or side surface for flexible placement.
Versatile use: Works well with a wide range of green willow diameters commonly used in basketry and craftwork.
What’s included
Rod Iron brake
Mounting adaptor for clamp/side mounting
What’s not included
Mounting hardware (screws or clamp) and wooden block for screw-in mount — this lets you choose the fasteners and mounting surface that best suit your workshop setup.
Care and tips
Keep the stripping edge clean and dry when not in use to prevent rust.
For best results, strip fresh green rods while they’re still pliable.
Test on a scrap rod to adjust technique and avoid over-stripping.
A practical, shop-ready tool. Rugged and straightforward, this brake makes stripping faster and neater so you can focus on weaving.
A brake for stripping green willow rods into smooth, clean white willow rods. Precision-made by Red Pig Garden Tools from Portland, OR for basketmakers and willow crafts.
Product highlights
Purpose-built for willow: Designed specifically to strip bark and outer layers from green willow rods, producing consistent, attractive white rods ready for weaving.
Durable construction: Built from sturdy steel with a carefully finished edge to remove bark without excessive mashing or damage to the rod.
Two mounting options: Screw the base directly into a block of wood for a low-profile, permanent setup, or add the included mounting adaptor to clamp or mount the brake to a bench or side surface for flexible placement.
Versatile use: Works well with a wide range of green willow diameters commonly used in basketry and craftwork.
What’s included
Rod Iron brake
Mounting adaptor for clamp/side mounting
What’s not included
Mounting hardware (screws or clamp) and wooden block for screw-in mount — this lets you choose the fasteners and mounting surface that best suit your workshop setup.
Care and tips
Keep the stripping edge clean and dry when not in use to prevent rust.
For best results, strip fresh green rods while they’re still pliable.
Test on a scrap rod to adjust technique and avoid over-stripping.
A practical, shop-ready tool. Rugged and straightforward, this brake makes stripping faster and neater so you can focus on weaving.
