OT: Which Loping Shears to Buy

[Scooby074]

Hmm, definitely weird. When i first clicked on the links, both links opened a search on lee valley for "garbage". Now all the links except for the direct one i posted go to a search for "shears". I think that the link to the search was to the last item that I searched for. My last lee valey search was for a garbage can Probably set by a cookie.

 

[drivadesl]

I found myself in home depo today looking at loppers. They had quite a lineup of the Fiskars titanium models, looked impressive. I think all were bypass type, and were made very nicely. A couple had the geared type mechanism and I was tempted to take one, but held off. Firstly I was on my luch hour, so didn't have much time, and secondly these were stamped made in china. Somehow the latter turned me off a bit.. I think I'm leaning towards the Corona professional bypass loppers. Even the pictures are impressive, and the forged cutting head looks real strong, which is what I'm looking for. Also considering the heavy duty bypass loppers with the extendable handles, these look like they may fit the bill also. Either way, I am not going light duty!! Thanks for the input on this, your replies were very helpful.

 

[Bird]

I was in Walmart yesterday and even they have a pretty good selection of Fiskars.

 

[swines]

If you have a full line Stihl dealer nearby you can get these:

PL 40 STIHL Lopper - STIHL USA

 

[Robert_in_NY]

Felco is all that is used around here in the vineyards and orchards. I haven't found anything better. I like my Corona loppers also but actually dispise my Friskars Loppers. I use them in the orchard and they are the mechanical geared head to increase the lopping power. However, the first set the handles kept coming loose and the cutter wouldn't cut through the limb completely. I took it back to home Depot (Friskars are cheap compared to Felco) and they replaced it with another identical lopper and it did the same thing as far as the handles loosening up and the bypass cutter not cutting completely through (it didn't bypass). Then to top it off the bolt broke on it so now it is in two pieces and I haven't cared to fix it.

But for light use the Friskars would be fine. Heavy use then go with the Felco and never look back. Felco also has replaceable cutting blades.

Loppers - Orchard Valley Supply, Inc.

 

[turbo36]

If you have a full line Stihl dealer nearby you can get these:

PL 40 STIHL Lopper - STIHL USA

I second this recommendation.

 

[deereguy]

I'm voting with Robert on this one. I have used Felco pruners and loppers in my landscaping business and employees that used them compared them to hot knife/butter. I give pruners as gifts to gardeners at the holidays. Robert is correct- the blades are replaceable and the pruners are completely rebuidable.

http://www.amleo.com/index/item.cgi?cmd=view&Words=f21

Good Luck!!

 

[AndyMA]

I use Stihl, Felco and Fiskers. In my opinion they all work well but the Felco and Stihl are more heavy duty.

Andy

 

[dillo99]

I have a large anvil type that is craftsman. Works great. My dad bought them 40 years ago and about 10 years ago a handle broke and he walked into sears and got a new pair. Now I have them and I figure I am set for life with a craftsman set.