On Thu, 31 Mar 2005 12:34:32 +0100, "Neil Bush"
wrote:


"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
...

In article , Sally Thompson
writes:
|
| My husband has asked for a pair of single handed shears for his
| birthday - not the sort with a long handle you use standing up, but
| just shears you operate with one hand. I've done an online search and
| found some at Garden Direct:
| http://www.gardendirect.co.uk/productdetail.asp?pid=4530
| but I wondered if anyone had any better recommendations, or indeed
| could tell me if these look like a good buy?

No idea. I use an old pair of manual sheep shears, which are ideal
for the job. Doubtless you can still get them, but I have no idea
from where.


How's about these?

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.a...=20323&recno=1

They look just the job, Neil - and thanks also to Nick. I hadn't
thought of sheep shears. However, I can see we'll have to buy a goat
to practise on! (Your point about being well made is answered by the
above link, Jane, because these look really sturdy).


--
Sally in Shropshire, UK
bed and breakfast near Ludlow: http://www.stonybrook-ludlow.co.uk
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