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Please can I have recommendations for loppers (2-3'). Ours get a lot of wear and the pair we bought last week packed up after an hour (they weren't especially cheap and they have gone back). I don't mind a bit of weight but not too much. Diolch
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"A life lived in fear is a life half lived."
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I have a pair of these .......... Spear & Jackson 8100RS/09 Telescopic Ratchet Anvil Loppers 18 - 28" ........ that have served me well for a number of years
He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity
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that's why I went for anvil rather than bypass for bigger jobs 
although I do have a pair of 18" bypass type made by CK that must be over 30 years old
An older & shorter version of these .......
Last edited by bearded bloke; 15-08-2014, 11:32 AM.He who smiles in the face of adversity,has already decided who to blame
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Ours looked to have failed in a very similar way but along the length of the blade.Originally posted by veggiechicken View Post"A life lived in fear is a life half lived."
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my loppers bust be about 40 years old with wooden handles. Tried the newer ones but never as good as my old ones.Comment
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New ones tend to use thinner blades than old style ones. Especially with cheap ones you have to be very careful not to twist them while cutting. If you keep them straight then there's no sideways pressure on the blades and they will last until the bolts shear off.Comment
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Avoid the Fiskars, mine broke on a 1" branch. The replacement Wilkinson Sword are much better. Too many loppers have a weak build. Wolf Garten are supposed to be among the best, at a price.Comment
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