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Jon[_10_] 19-06-2009 12:18 AM

Felco Pruning Shears
 
I have large hands so what size of Felco should I be looking at. There is a
hige array online and at their prices I dont want to get the wrong ones.

Thanks


Bob Hobden 19-06-2009 07:55 AM

Felco Pruning Shears
 

"Jon" wrote ...
I have large hands so what size of Felco should I be looking at. There is a
hige array online and at their prices I dont want to get the wrong ones.

You do need to try to find a stockist and try them in your hands, they
usually have a display stand with them on chains so you can touch/feel how
they handle.
I didn't like the thin handled ones so bought No.7 with the thick revolving
handle, it's probably a once in a lifetime purchase so it's important to get
it right.
Some good independent GCs and RHS Wisley stock them. If you tell us roughly
where you are in the UK someone might be able to suggest a stockist nearby.

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
just W. of London






Janet Tweedy 19-06-2009 11:38 AM

Felco Pruning Shears
 
In article , Bob Hobden
writes

Some good independent GCs and RHS Wisley stock them. If you tell us roughly
where you are in the UK someone might be able to suggest a stockist nearby.



The red plastic covering has come off of one of my pairs is it possible
to get it repaired?
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

Charlie Pridham[_2_] 19-06-2009 01:45 PM

Felco Pruning Shears
 
In article , says...

"Jon" wrote ...
I have large hands so what size of Felco should I be looking at. There is a
hige array online and at their prices I dont want to get the wrong ones.

You do need to try to find a stockist and try them in your hands, they
usually have a display stand with them on chains so you can touch/feel how
they handle.
I didn't like the thin handled ones so bought No.7 with the thick revolving
handle, it's probably a once in a lifetime purchase so it's important to get
it right.
Some good independent GCs and RHS Wisley stock them. If you tell us roughly
where you are in the UK someone might be able to suggest a stockist nearby.


I use #7 as well but my wife can not use them and has her own pair
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea

Rod[_1_] 19-06-2009 05:41 PM

Felco Pruning Shears
 
Yes, I'm not sure how you arrange it these days - it's been a while
since I had any done but the importers Burton Mcall are probably your
best bet as a first port of call. As an amateur you're probably
eligible to get it done under the lifetime warranty but even if you
have to pay it's well worth it. BTW if you need anything else done to
them you can have them refurbished to almost new condition.

--
Rod

My real address is

"Janet Tweedy" wrote in message
...
In article , Bob Hobden
writes

Some good independent GCs and RHS Wisley stock them. If you tell us
roughly
where you are in the UK someone might be able to suggest a stockist
nearby.



The red plastic covering has come off of one of my pairs is it
possible to get it repaired?
--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk



Jon[_10_] 19-06-2009 06:04 PM

Felco Pruning Shears
 

"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...

"Jon" wrote ...
I have large hands so what size of Felco should I be looking at. There is
a hige array online and at their prices I dont want to get the wrong ones.

You do need to try to find a stockist and try them in your hands, they
usually have a display stand with them on chains so you can touch/feel how
they handle.
I didn't like the thin handled ones so bought No.7 with the thick
revolving handle, it's probably a once in a lifetime purchase so it's
important to get it right.
Some good independent GCs and RHS Wisley stock them. If you tell us
roughly where you are in the UK someone might be able to suggest a
stockist nearby.

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
just W. of London






I am near Blackpool, Lancashire


Janet Tweedy 19-06-2009 09:56 PM

Felco Pruning Shears
 
In article , Rod
writes
Yes, I'm not sure how you arrange it these days - it's been a while
since I had any done but the importers Burton Mcall are probably your
best bet as a first port of call. As an amateur you're probably
eligible to get it done under the lifetime warranty but even if you
have to pay it's well worth it. BTW if you need anything else done to
them you can have them refurbished to almost new condition.



Email duly sent off to Mccalls. Thanks Rod.

--
Janet Tweedy
Dalmatian Telegraph
http://www.lancedal.demon.co.uk

BOFH[_2_] 21-06-2009 08:06 PM

Felco Pruning Shears
 

"Bob Hobden" wrote in message
...
Some good independent GCs and RHS Wisley stock them. If you tell us
roughly where you are in the UK someone might be able to suggest a
stockist nearby.


Hate to downgrade this but some B&Q superstores sell 'em now !



Stephen Gower 26-06-2009 01:55 PM

Felco Pruning Shears
 
BOFH wrote:
"Bob Hobden" wrote
Some good independent GCs and RHS Wisley stock them. If you tell us
roughly where you are in the UK someone might be able to suggest a
stockist nearby.


Hate to downgrade this but some B&Q superstores sell 'em now !


I spotted a single variety in Wilkinsons!
--
Selah


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