Bypass Lopper

[bjorn773]

I am looking for a lopper for my wife. She cuts alot of invasives on our land... honysuckle and buckthorn. Her Fiskars powergear is wearing out and I can't find replacement blades. Looking at reviews online I ran across A.M.Leonard as highly recommended. Can anyone offer n opinion on these ir recommendation for another brand?

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[bjorn773]

I called Fiskars to ask about buying a replacement blade. I know they're only 40 bucks, but I don't like throwing stuff away. The customer service rep took my info and is sending me a new blade... for free. That's impressive service.

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[1Alpha1]

Free is always a good thing.

Just about a month or so ago, I bought a pair of Corona by-pass loppers from Home Depot. Haven't used them as of yet, but they feel great, and look to be well made.

 

[stihl sawing]

I sharpen my own loppers, it's not hard to do.

 

[grizz55chev]

I sharpen my own loppers, it's not hard to do.

Morning SS, what method do you use to sharpen?

 

[stihl sawing]

Morning SS, what method do you use to sharpen?

I have used regular knife sharpeners to hit them if they are not too bad, most of the time I use a flat bastard file. just have to keep the angle the same and always knock the roll over on the flat side off. I use a file on hoes and shovels the same way.

 

[grizz55chev]

I have used regular knife sharpeners to hit them if they are not too bad, most of the time I use a flat bastard file. just have to keep the angle the same and always knock the roll over on the flat side off. I use a file on hoes and shovels the same way.

Lol, he said flat bastard! All kidding aside, you ever use a stone?

 

[stihl sawing]

Lol, he said flat bastard! All kidding aside, you ever use a stone?

Yup, they work too. I keep these folders on my wheeler and have sharpened them many times. still cut like new. but I didn't pay no where near 50 bucks.

https://www.gerbergear.com/Cutting-Tools/Pruners-Shears/Myth-Folding-Lopper_31-002699

 

[Stihl 041S]

And hit the back of the anvil so it’s flat.
And check the edge of the anvil isn’t rolled over.

Like chains......sharper the better.

 

[Stihl 041S]

Yup, they work too. I keep these folders on my wheeler and have sharpened them many times. still cut like new. but I didn't pay no where near 50 bucks.

https://www.gerbergear.com/Cutting-Tools/Pruners-Shears/Myth-Folding-Lopper_31-002699

Dam. I got big and bigger loppers but I’m buying a pair of those.

Doing trail maintenance it would be nice to have a small pack able pair when carrying a saw.

 

[stihl sawing]

Dam. I got big and bigger loppers but I’m buying a pair of those.

Doing trail maintenance it would be nice to have a small pack able pair when carrying a saw.

They're really compact and work well. well made too. I got em on sale somewhere and have not been disappointed. they have cut many a limb clearing out shooting lanes and four wheeler trails.

 

[Stihl 041S]

They're really compact and work well. well made too. I got em on sale somewhere and have not been disappointed. they have cut many a limb clearing out shooting lanes and four wheeler trails.

I am sort of a snob about loppers. Was in charge of 7000 fruit trees a while back. The Jamaicans showed me what worked best. Fiskar and Corona make two levels of loppers.

A good pro pair will run $120-140.....but a total waste of money unless you use them 9 hours a day for four months year after year. Like chainsaws and accuracy in guns.......most over buy. There are more 1/2” guns than 1/2” shooters

The whole want/need thing. And I’m very guilty.

Just keep them sharp. I use a half round file and an India stone I put a radius on with a belt sander.

 

[grizz55chev]

They're really compact and work well. well made too. I got em on sale somewhere and have not been disappointed. they have cut many a limb clearing out shooting lanes and four wheeler trails.

Damn it, now I have to go out and get a pair!

 

[stihl sawing]

Went out and braved the elements, 20 degrees with snow and wind blowin hard. if the pic is blurry I was shivering.lol. but you can get an idea how big it is folded and I carry it in that box on the wheeler.

 

[grizz55chev]

Went out and braved the elements, 20 degrees with snow and wind blowin hard. if the pic is blurry I was shivering.lol. but you can get an idea how big it is folded and I carry it in that box on the wheeler.

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55 and cloudy with a chance of showers here, perfect working weather! Thanks for the pics, now get back inside.

 

[stihl sawing]

55 and cloudy with a chance of showers here, perfect working weather! Thanks for the pics, now get back inside.

lol, I am, supposed to get down to 9 tonight.

 

[1Alpha1]

I am sort of a snob about loppers. Was in charge of 7000 fruit trees a while back. The Jamaicans showed me what worked best. Fiskar and Corona make two levels of loppers.

A good pro pair will run $120-140.....but a total waste of money unless you use them 9 hours a day for four months year after year. Like chainsaws and accuracy in guns.......most over buy. There are more 1/2” guns than 1/2” shooters

The whole want/need thing. And I’m very guilty.

Just keep them sharp. I use a half round file and an India stone I put a radius on with a belt sander.

I buy the best that I can afford. More times than not, I'm not disappointed.

 

[bjorn773]

I've been sharpening it but the blade doesn't sit flat against the flat backer anymore. I imagine this is from try to cut too large diameter wood. I have since given her a bow saw to use as well. Maybe a folding saw is in order.

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[Stihl 041S]

I buy the best that I can afford. More times than not, I'm not disappointed.

Exactly........

 

[Stihl 041S]

I've been sharpening it but the blade doesn't sit flat against the flat backer anymore. I imagine this is from try to cut too large diameter wood. I have since given her a bow saw to use as well. Maybe a folding saw is in order.

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Take them apart and tweak the anvil or blade a little.

They will bend........they did once already. Lol