You’re in the midst of pruning a large, overgrown shrub with your loppers when you hit a 1-½ inch branch. Do you go back to the garage for your pruning saw? Or do you tackle the job with your loppers, squeezing with all your might to force the blades through the branch? I’ve broken […] Continue Reading
I previously reviewed the Joseph Bentley long-handled bulb planter (which was terrific – read the review here) so I was looking forward to working with their new 7-inch, wood-handled secateurs. Unfortunately, I was sorely disappointed. Note: This review is based on my use of two new pairs of secateurs from Joseph Bentley. Both were the […] Continue Reading
Note: The C808 lopper has been replaced by the C850 with a 2-1/8″ cutting capacity. The review below applies to the C850, as well as the original C808. If you’re like me, you probably find yourself struggling now and then to cut through a particularly hard branch or a larger diameter piece of wood with your […] Continue Reading
Specifications Cutting capacity: 1 ½” Length: handles extend from 24″ to 31″ Blades: heat treated steel, replaceable Dramm makes some nice tools for lighter-duty work, including the ColorPoint Telescoping Lopper. Over several years of heavy use, these have become my favorite loppers for just about all of my pruning needs. The Dramm lopper has […] Continue Reading
UPDATED FOR 2019! On This Page ... Types of Pruning Shears Replacement Parts Ergonomic Design About Steel Pruner Blades Locking Mechanism Types of Springs Disassembling Pruners Size & Weight Our Top Recommended Pruning Shears Choosing Pruning Shears by Brand Helpful Videos Pruners (also called clippers, pruning shears, or secateurs) are used to trim and shape […] Continue Reading
Updated May 8, 2018 Before trying these ARS pruners, I’d been a fan of Felco pruners for a long time. But over time I’d become somewhat frustrated with Felco’s blade quality (it requires frequent – way too frequent – sharpening) and general “looseness” of the adjustment system (and before you ask, yes, I do […] Continue Reading
