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Post by Plocket on Sept 24, 2006 12:30:35 GMT
I want to invest in a pair of Felcos, but there are so many different ones that I don't know which model to buy: I have small hands so don't want something that opens up too wide.
What Felcos do you have and how would you rate them?
Px
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2006 13:19:46 GMT
Hi Plocket
Can't recommend Felco's highly enough, I wouldn't be without mine!!
I have a Felco 4, they don't open too wide and they are the perfect fit for my hand. Plus you can take them apart for maintenance and cleaning.
Hope that helps, but I'd suggest going to your local stockist of Felco's and handling them to see which one is right for you - that's what I did and then got the OH to buy them as a Birthday Pressie!!
GH
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Post by Plocket on Sept 24, 2006 18:39:21 GMT
That's great GH - thank you very much. Actually it's my parents who are going to do the investing!!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 24, 2006 20:23:30 GMT
Also got the OH to invest in a Felco pruning saw (Xmas Pressie!!) which is great and so easy to use.......Xmas isn't far away!! ;D
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Post by Plocket on Sept 25, 2006 7:22:38 GMT
Have you seen the electric secateurs? I thought it was a joke but with the £2,000+ price tag I think it must be for real!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2006 8:15:38 GMT
Electric Secateurs....whatever next? Think I'd rather stick with my Felco's and have the 2 grand to spend on plants.......if anyones offering!!!  |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 25, 2006 10:33:22 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2006 13:07:47 GMT
I've got 4's & inherited 5's both are well used & in need of oiling.. must do that today, I also have 11 pairs of others, discarded at various times by various family members, I'm thinking of starting a collection, but it does show Felco's are worth the money, don't know about electric ones though, I might not be able to keep up with them even if I could afford them!
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Post by sleepysunday on Sept 25, 2006 13:13:51 GMT
I've got 5"s, but tell everyone I've got 8"s - also in need of oiling ;D
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Post by Plocket on Sept 25, 2006 13:39:00 GMT
SLEEPY!!!!!!!!! <gaspsmiley> |
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Post by sleepysunday on Sept 25, 2006 13:45:50 GMT
What? We are talking secateurs, aren't we?
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Post by Plocket on Sept 25, 2006 14:30:09 GMT
Of course! I meant, how come if you've got 5" you tell everyone you've got 8"  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2006 14:30:27 GMT
Just checked the link for the elecrtic secateurs.....can't think they sell many of them, is anyone brave enought to say they have a pair?? ;D
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Post by sleepysunday on Sept 25, 2006 14:37:03 GMT
5" secateurs are girly secateurs, but I've got small hands for a bloke, so I tell everyone I've got 8" secateurs.
Well, that's my story anyhow.
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Post by Plocket on Sept 25, 2006 14:43:13 GMT
Electric secs??? I haven't even got normal felcos yet!!!!! I hope for that situation to be remedied soon though!!! |
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Post by madonplants on Sept 25, 2006 16:06:33 GMT
I have a pair of 7's, as mentioned elsewhere. I have had them years. I used to go through a pair of cheap ones each year, won't say which brand, so these have been one h**l of an improvement. After every use, they are cleaned and oiled and put away. I have just given them their first sharpen with the Felco oil stone, so that shows how good they are! I presume the electric ones are for people who don't have the strength in their hands anymore? If not, they seem pointless! Unless you are a show off!!
Keith
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Post by Plocket on Sept 25, 2006 16:33:02 GMT
What do you oil your felcos with Madon?
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Post by madonplants on Sept 25, 2006 22:41:27 GMT
Just ordinary 3 in 1.
Keith
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Post by Plocket on Sept 26, 2006 7:29:11 GMT
Erm..... what's 3 in 1???
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Post by lottielady on Sept 26, 2006 8:08:38 GMT
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Post by Plocket on Sept 26, 2006 9:29:08 GMT
Thanks LL!!!
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Sept 26, 2006 15:46:14 GMT
I've bought 3 pairs of Felco's in the last 3 years all of which have gone missing  . I now buy a cheap pair at the beginning of every season and if they go missing, I get my boss to buy me another pair ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 26, 2006 16:52:42 GMT
Oh dear Susie, but at least your boss will buy you cheapies.
I do have a pair of those pink flower cutting snippers that I like but they are quite lightweight. OH bought me a pair of Vintage secateurs from Wyevale when he broke my grandma's ancient felcos, and I have a very cheap pair of supermarket secs - both are ok but nothing to rave about.
Actually I insisted on M&D getting felcos earlier this year because I often do pruning and tidying for them and their old pairs of secs were so ghastly I refused to use them. They asked what I would like them to buy (for use at their house) and I said Felcos. Off they went, decided on a pair they liked and they are so pleased with them they've offered to get me some for my birthday. HURRAH!!!!!
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Post by netherfield on Sept 29, 2006 6:26:04 GMT
Plocket: if you can't find 3 in 1 try WD40
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Post by Dutchy on Sept 29, 2006 9:14:14 GMT
Ah and once more a new world has opened up. Electric secateurs.
I can't see myself going through the garden with a long string like bit of electric wire trailing behind though.
Plocket clever girl so that is how you get your garden equipment.
Hope your birth day is soon so the late autumn pruning can be done with the new tool.
I clean my tools with sunflower oil that is left over from baking oliebollen ( dutch sweet stuff only eaten around the 31 of December). Can't use it for anything else so I make the best of it. It hasn't done my tools any harm. ( going cheap I know lopsided Dutch grin smiley)
Dutchy
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Post by Plocket on Sept 29, 2006 10:00:37 GMT
It's not far off Dutchy!!! Sunflower oil sounds nice and cheap! I have also got sewing-machine oil and wondered if that would be suitable - I don't want to wreck my new felcos though!! |
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Post by madonplants on Sept 29, 2006 10:21:08 GMT
It's not far off Dutchy!!! Sunflower oil sounds nice and cheap! I have also got sewing-machine oil and wondered if that would be suitable - I don't want to wreck my new felcos though!! Sorry, but your Felcos weren't cheap, so why worry about cost! I have had the same can of 3 in 1 oil for ages. If I do run out, like someone else said, WD40 can be used. Everyone should have a can of this, no matter what they do. I remember, when I first suffered from my stress and my Mum came round to check on me, so that my wife could go to work, that I told her about it as one of the doors in our house started to squeak a little. She, or should I say my Dad, usually used the oil, but as I went to sleep, she went mad with the WD40, and sprayed every door (not just the one that squeaked) in our house. They were all so good that we had to find our doorstop thingys so that they would stay open sometimes!!! She is now a convert. I think I have about 3 cans here, but keep losing the red straws for them! After every use, just give the Felcos a wipe with a damp cloth to get rid of any plant material, dry and then wipe with a cloth that has some oil over it. Every now and again drip some into the mechanism and everything should be OK. I know most people should know this, but thought I would add it anyway! My Dad brought me up to look after things, so they would look after me. I have had it for 42 years now, so it is second nature to me now! Keith |
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Post by Plocket on Sept 29, 2006 10:28:10 GMT
PML! That's true Madon! I think I'll invest in some 3 in 1, and perhaps some WD40 too!!! ;D
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Post by Dutchy on Sept 29, 2006 15:56:22 GMT
It's just that though that 1in3 oil is probably best, other oils can be effective too. As long as you do use it. Otherwise the surprise in Spring will come in a lovely brown colour.
Dutchy
p.s. I just like to recycle. Hence the sunflower oil. ;D
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Post by Dutchy on Sept 29, 2006 16:02:58 GMT
It's not far off Dutchy!!! What month Plocket? I could not find you in October. Dutchy |
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. I now buy a cheap pair at the beginning of every season and if they go missing, I get my boss to buy me another pair ;D