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For secateurs, what advantage(s) do anvil blades have over scissor blades? Adam |
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writes For secateurs, what advantage(s) do anvil blades have over scissor blades? Scissor blades give the sharpest cut if kept sharp and in good condition, but it is possible to mistreat them by attempting to cut too thick a branch and twist them slightly out of true so they don't cut as well. Anvil blades are more forgiving, but IME have a tendency to go not quite all the way through and to leave a sliver of bark uncut. -- Kay Easton Edward's earthworm page: http://www.scarboro.demon.co.uk/edward/index.htm |
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from contains these words: For secateurs, what advantage(s) do anvil blades have over scissor blades? Scissor blades can be forced apart and then they won't cut well. Also, they wear, with the same result. Anvil type have a much thinner blade and cut through the wood better (IMO), but if you're used to twisting your secateurs about to cut through thick stuff, you can bend or more likely, break the blade. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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from contains these words: For secateurs, what advantage(s) do anvil blades have over scissor blades? Scissor blades can be forced apart and then they won't cut well. Also, they wear, with the same result. Anvil type have a much thinner blade and cut through the wood better (IMO), but if you're used to twisting your secateurs about to cut through thick stuff, you can bend or more likely, break the blade. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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Adam wrote in message For secateurs, what advantage(s) do anvil blades have over scissor blades? None! Anyway, Felco don't make anvil secateurs so why are you bothering to ask? :-) -- Regards Bob Use a useful Screen Saver... http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/ and find intelligent life amongst the stars |
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Adam wrote in message For secateurs, what advantage(s) do anvil blades have over scissor blades? None! Anyway, Felco don't make anvil secateurs so why are you bothering to ask? :-) -- Regards Bob Use a useful Screen Saver... http://setiathome.ssl.berkeley.edu/ and find intelligent life amongst the stars |
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For secateurs, what advantage(s) do anvil blades have over scissor blades? Adam None - don't even think about anvil blades. You want to cut not crush. Buy Felco, you'll never have to buy any more unless somebody steals 'em. My preference is the classic #2 but most of the range is good including a left handed model. -- Rod http://website.lineone.net/%7Erodcraddock/index.html My email address needs weeding. |
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"Rod" wrote in message ... wrote: For secateurs, what advantage(s) do anvil blades have over scissor blades? Adam None - don't even think about anvil blades. You want to cut not crush. Buy Felco, you'll never have to buy any more unless somebody steals 'em. My preference is the classic #2 but most of the range is good including a left handed model. Use the anvil type for hard wood pruning where you could damage a bypass pair. (The bypass blades will attempt to pass either side of the wood rather than cut on tougher jobs, which makes the name rather appropriate!) The bypass type should be used for all other jobs. Felco are good, but you will find that a cheap pair of bypass secateurs will perform well for many years - you can get them for as little as £1.49 in Asda! |
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"Sue da Nimm" . wrote in message ... (The bypass blades will attempt to pass either side of the wood rather than cut on tougher jobs, Not if they are sharp, Felco and used properly.(don't use secateurs where you need loppers) Felco are good, but you will find that a cheap pair of bypass secateurs will perform well for many years - you can get them for as little as £1.49 in Asda! See my remarks above - buy cheap buy twice - or more. Rod |
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"Sue da Nimm" . wrote in message ... (The bypass blades will attempt to pass either side of the wood rather than cut on tougher jobs, Not if they are sharp, Felco and used properly.(don't use secateurs where you need loppers) Felco are good, but you will find that a cheap pair of bypass secateurs will perform well for many years - you can get them for as little as £1.49 in Asda! See my remarks above - buy cheap buy twice - or more. Rod |
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"Sue da Nimm" . wrote in message ... (The bypass blades will attempt to pass either side of the wood rather than cut on tougher jobs, Not if they are sharp, Felco and used properly.(don't use secateurs where you need loppers) Felco are good, but you will find that a cheap pair of bypass secateurs will perform well for many years - you can get them for as little as £1.49 in Asda! See my remarks above - buy cheap buy twice - or more. Rod |
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"Sue da Nimm" . wrote in message ... (The bypass blades will attempt to pass either side of the wood rather than cut on tougher jobs, Not if they are sharp, Felco and used properly.(don't use secateurs where you need loppers) Felco are good, but you will find that a cheap pair of bypass secateurs will perform well for many years - you can get them for as little as £1.49 in Asda! See my remarks above - buy cheap buy twice - or more. Rod |
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"Sue da Nimm" . wrote in message ... (The bypass blades will attempt to pass either side of the wood rather than cut on tougher jobs, Not if they are sharp, Felco and used properly.(don't use secateurs where you need loppers) Felco are good, but you will find that a cheap pair of bypass secateurs will perform well for many years - you can get them for as little as £1.49 in Asda! See my remarks above - buy cheap buy twice - or more. Rod |
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