Melnor’s Talon lopper has some nice features, like strong, curved aluminum handles, a very sharp cutting blade, and extendable handles for extra leverage. And it cuts cleanly through 2-inch branches. But the extendable handles slipped constantly, the bumpers fell out, a handle grip fell off and the blade developed burrs. If Melnor can clean up the quality control problems, this would be a very nice lopper. Continue Reading
The Corona ComfortGEL+ Bypass Lopper lived up to its reputation as a top-of-the-line lopper, capable of tackling the toughest pruning jobs. This is not a tool for everyone due to its weight and handle grip size. But for those who need an extremely durable lopper with extendable handles and awesome cutting power, this is a tool that I would highly recommend. Continue Reading
Loppers come in a range of styles, sizes, and price points; what’s best for you depends on the kind of pruning you’ll be doing, your size and strength, and your budget. Pruning can be heavy, repetitive work so it’s important to buy the right loppers. Here are the 10 features to look for, our best lopper reviews and our top recommendations. Continue Reading
You may not have heard of the WOLF-Garten brand here in North America, but in Europe the German brand is well-known for making high quality gardening tools and the signature red and yellow colors are instantly recognized. We put the RR900T Telescoping Bypass Lopper to the test to see if it would live up to its reputation. We were pleasantly surprised with the results. Continue Reading
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
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
