In article , Mike Prager
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I agree that the byppass loppers are better and I have both. I am
attracted to some of the new ones that provide additional mechanical
advantage. Agreed that Felco is expensive -- I certainly enjoy their
hand pruners.

Dick

I'm in the market for new loppers. I've had the old ones for
18 yrs, and my fingers bang together when they close.

Recommendations?

The local hardware store has a nice-looking pair of bypass
loppers for about $30.00. By mail order, Felco are $65! I
really like my Felco pruners, but can loppers be worth that?

I have always used bypass pruners (said to damage the wood
less), but I see some of the heavier loppers are anvil types.

What do folks like?


Mike Prager
Beaufort, NC (on the coast in zone 8a)
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