On 10/05/2014 16:42, FrankB wrote:

Been looking to buy a pair of loppers. I know I want the bypass type, but
nearly all of these come with a ratchet mechanism.I'm not keen on one of
those as it's just something extra to go wrong over time

Also if I want to take the loppers apart for sharpening purposes will it be
difficult to re-assemble if there's a ratchet mechanim involved, or is it
straightforward assuming someone here had experience of doing this as I've
no expereience of loppers with a ratchet included?

If you mean big heavy ones like bolt cutters mine were discounted end of
season Gardinier (sp) ones in blue and orange. No ratchet.

The blades are teflon coated which wears off but it cuts nicely as does
the rope extension one that is an attachment for their extendable pole.


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Regards,
Martin Brown