Recommendations for lightweight loppers?

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Sun, Sep 21, 14 at 15:02

My old lopper is getting very dull (also any recommends for blade sharpeners?) and I need a new one. Whenever I go to Lowe's and try out the loppers they are too heavy for me. Any recommendations for a decent lopper that a small person can handle easily?

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Posted by margaretmerrill 6 nev (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 21, 14 at 17:25

I love my Corona mini bypass pruners BP3225, and I am a very small person. They are lightweight and now are the only pruners I use. They are long enough to reach inside a rose bush, so now I don`t even need to use gloves to prune. I got mine from Lowe`s but I have seen them advertised on amazon too. I liked them so much I now have 2 pairs. They aren`t for cutting big branches off a tree or anything like that, but they sure work great for roses.

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Posted by ratdogheads 5b (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 21, 14 at 20:40

Stihl loppers have simple lightweight aluminum handles. I'm 5'2" and not especially strong. These are perfectly proportioned and get the job done without strain. They're the best I've ever owned. I don't think you'll find them at a big box store, but they should be available at any outdoor equipment retailer.

Here is a link that might be useful: Stihl Loppers

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Posted by Kippy-the-Hippy 10 Sunset 24 (My Page) on
Sun, Sep 21, 14 at 23:15

I found one at OSH (Sears Hardware Store) that has fiberglass handles. It is nice and light

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Posted by ken-n.ga.mts 7a/7b (wilkis6751@yahoo.com) on
Mon, Sep 22, 14 at 12:17

Thank you ratdogheads on the Stihl loopers. I need to buy a new set of loopers and these look great.

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Posted by sweetbay103 (My Page) on
Wed, Sep 24, 14 at 19:44

Thanks for the suggestions!

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