How to sharpen hedge trimmers, professional tips and advice from an expert carpenter on sharpening gardening tools in this free instructional video. Expert: Fred Carson Bio: Fred Carson has been professionally sharpening tools for over twenty-five years. Carson runs Saw Shop in Eugene, Oregon. Filmmaker: Max Koetter
These are the best clippers I’ve ever owned. Just got them a few weeks ago and love working with them. They’re light weight for seeming so well made, about 5 pounds, and the impact bumper reduces the ‘pow!’ you get with cheaper models when you’re working fast and they’re closed. The handles are a more softer, comfortable grip than wood, but may be a bit large for really small hands. Nice rounded steel blade tips reduce impaling yourself and cut through up to 1″ branches easily…even though it’s made for hedge clipping, it can cut up a honey suckle.
After a day of heavy use, the bolt stayed secure and nothing was able to be bent. The blades appear rust resistant and am hoping they’ll last a long time. The package does state Lifetime Warranty, but I still haven’t found out if it has to be registered somewhere or if that’s just because it’s a Black & Decker, (return and a replacement is sent back.) Nonetheless, you can’t lose. Am very happy with this purchase, nice product.
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Great quality and great price. If you need a comfortable and easy to use hedge shear, purchase this one. The man in the family, says was the best purchase I have made in a long time. He liked this one and says is of exceptional quality
The Fiskars 10-inch wallace hedge shears feature a patented power-lever compound action design that reduces cutting effort by 50-percent when compared to standard shears. Additionally, built-in shock absorbing cushion bumpers reduce jarring and forearm fatigue making these shears ideal for personal or professional all-day use. Other design features include a unique gusseted lever that adds strength and prevents bending or twisting. The unit’s high-carbon steel blades are cambered for a precision cut, and are full-hardened for occasional re-sharpening. The shears come with a self-sharpening function, and the hardwood handles come with dual layer comfort grips. The shears come with a limited lifetime warranty.
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Using the right tool for each job in the garden will make short work of most yard chores. When shopping for garden tools you will usually find that the heavier the tool, the finer quality it is and the longer it will stand up to frequent use. Look for tools where the blade, shank and handle socket are made from forged steel, rather than those made of stamped steel components. With the proper care, tools made of heat-treated, one-piece steel construction should last a lifetime.
The handles should be made of ash or hickory which provides strength and durability. Those made of pine or other soft woods will break easily and maybe only last the season.
Garden tools should help you to accomplish two basic duties: cleaning, preparing and maintaining the soil; and setting and maintaining the plantings. Here are 11 of the best tools for the garden:
1. Hoe. The hoe is your best tool for weeding, clearing away undesirable plants, cultivating and closing furrows in seed beds.
2. Garden fork. Use your garden fork to loosen and prepare soil in beds and lift and move plants without damaging their roots. It can also be used to turn the compost pile, aerate the ground around plants, dig out root crops and divide perennials. Choose a garden fork with four spring-tempered tines.
3. Pruning saw. An indispensable tool. The blade of this saw won’t clog up on green or soft wood like a regular hand saw will. This smaller saw is useful throughout the yard for thinning and small pruning jobs too tough for clippers and loppers.
4. Shovel/Spade. You can’t beat a strong shovel to scoop, lift and moving piles of soil, sand, compost, etc. The hard, sharp edge of a spade will take the work out of digging large holes and turning soil.
5. Garden sprayer. An on-hose sprayer is a fast effective way to apply fertilizer, insecticide and other chemicals in yards and gardens. After setting a number on the mixer valve, the sprayer mixes the chemical with water and delivers it at the correct strength.
6. Weeder. The weeder, with its forked blade, hooks under the crown of the plant and, with the right amount of leveraged force, uproots the entire weed. Also effective in clearing grass and weeds from narrow crevices and paved walks.
7. Branch lopper. Bypass loppers handle branches up to 7/8 inch in diameter, giving precise cuts closer to the trunk than anvil types. Ratchet loppers deliver considerably more cutting power, but cost about twice as much. This type is ideal for taking out canes and branches too thick for clippers.
8. Utility trowel. Best for all small digging jobs, such as making starter holes for vegetable and bedding plants, and uprooting weeds in beds. Select a trowel constructed of one piece for durability.
9. Clipper/pruner. Bypass and anvil clippers are suited to small pruning chores in the landscape. Bypass (scissor-action) type will cut branches up to 1/2 inch in diameter. Anvil-style handle cuts up to 5/8 inch. As a general rule, if you can’t cut a branch by squeezing the pruner with one hand, switch to a lopper or pruning saw.
10. Hedge shear. Designed for heading back and shaping hedges and trimming border shrubs, and not for pruning chores. Electric shears are more efficient and make difficult jobs, like creating and maintaining topiary, a breeze.
11. Straight rake. Essential for smoothing out soil, seed bed preparation and clean-up of debris. Other available styles are made for raking leaves and working around shrubs.
After use, you should always remove the dirt from your tools and store them in the shed or garage. Don’t leave tools on the lawn where someone can trip over them or a mower can run over them. Also remember to use the tool for what it is intended for, don’t try to dig a hole using your hoe; use the shovel.
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