Fiskars 92345935Pruning Stik
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list price: $69.99 -- our price: $49.99
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It's nice to know that geniuses are working to make your pruning jobs easier. Fiskars' Pruning Stik is cleverly designed and built to professional-quality standards. Featuring ingenious PowerStroke sliding-grip cutting action, the Stik lets you prune by simply sliding the plastic grip (or pulling the orange ball end), which makes use of a chain and spring to snip the blades closed. In addition, the cutting head rotates 240 degrees to allow you the best pruning angle (didn't we say it was clever?). The replaceable xylan-coated blade is ultrahardened to stay sharp longer than most blades on the market, and it offers a cutting capacity of 1-1/4 inches. The aluminum handles are durable and light, weighing less than 2 pounds, and their length allows you to reach high branches without a ladder and remove growth at ground level while standing. ... Read more

Features

• Limited lifetime warranty
• Overall length: 62 inches
• Unique sliding-grip cutting action
• Replaceable xylan-coated-ultrahardened blade with 1-1/4-inch cutting capacity
• Cutting head rotates 240 degrees for best pruning angle

Reviews (15)

like buttah!!!!
excellent trimmer!!! i have a couple of hedges that are "a few feet" out of reach of my cordless trimmer. i looked around for awhile and all i saw were these ENORMOUS "telescopic" trimmers with dangling strings that looked IMPOSSIBLY "un-wieldy". with the aid of my stepladder i was able to EFFORTLESSLY trim branches at the top of my tallest hedges and the lower regions of the trees in my yard. you can cut the limbs SIMPLY by pulling the "ball-end" of the trimmer OR (in closer corners) the sliding-handle midway up the shaft. IN EITHER CASE the cuts are EFFORTLESS. perhaps it's the "chain drive" of the cutting mechanism. ALL IN ALL,..this is a QUALITY tool. do you REALLY need a HEAVY "extension" trimmer that weighs in a 10-15 pounds?? (like me) maybe not. the Fiskar is 2 lbs. (tops) and is EASY to handle whilst navigating an average ladder AND it stores away easily in a closet/shed AND it cuts through moderately sized twigs and limbs LIKE BUTTER . PERFECT i say...just PERFECT.

Fiskars 92345935 Pruning Stik
VERY HANDY AND LIGHT,AVAILABLE AT TARGET FOR 39.99. I LIKE THE ADJUSTABLE ANGLE OF THE HEAD AND NO DANGLY ROPE TO TANGLE UP!

Here's one thats not gonna break!
I had a cable driven long pruner, and besides the fact that it ... near broke my hand to clip a large branch with it, the thing was fragile.I used to live on nearly and acre of property with a row of pines along the back.They would get all brown near the bottom so I would try and prune them up to about the point where they could get enough sun to stay green. To do that you need a pruner with a little reach to it?

I saw this model on TV and hunted it down, finding it first on Amazon.I could barely believe the price quoted on the TV show, (it wasn't a commercial, it was a how-to show) they said the stick only cost about [$$$].Its not quite that cheap, but the quality here is excellent.It uses a chain, not unlike a bike chain, to drive the extended cutter. It uses a slider, leverage system to pull the chain to make the cuts.The cutting blades themselves are very sharp and can be adjusted to any angle.This becomes an important concern when you have about a dozen pine trees to trip.

The stick will also do fine when you don't need the extended length.Remember those hedge trimmers that looked like a huge pair of scissors? I used to hurt my wrists every year, trying to get enough momentum to trim the bushes in front of the house I was renting.If you tried to cut too, slow it would get stuck, too fast, and the handles would stop abruptly hurting my wrists!This cutter, although smaller than a hedge trimmer, cut so quick and easily that it made trimming the bushes a pleasure.I could even get lazy, and sit down in a chair, and do them from a distance. Try that with your electric model! The bushes never shaped up so well before.

The blades will cut close to a one-inch branch, and I haven't had to sharpen it yet.Just keep the chain free of dirt, and keep a little mower oil on it, or cycle spray and it continues to work like new.Sometimes they just make a tool that becomes the defacto standard for a while, and for my money this is it.Don't risk cutting your arm off with a chainsaw. If you've got a little pruning to do, get this Pruning Stik and start clipping away. ... Read more

Asin: B00004SD6U
Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners   

Fiskars 92405935 Telescoping Pruning Stik
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list price: $92.95 -- our price: $79.99
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Spare yourself the effort of climbing trees to reach far-off branches with this convenient and powerful telescoping pruning tool from Fiskars. The Pruning Stik's fiberglass outer pole and aluminum inner pole extend to a full 13 feet, allowing you to trim upper branches from the safety and security of the ground. Its extremely sharp cutting blade can be manipulated by pulling a rope or the pole's ergonomic handle. In addition, the sturdy cutting head rotates 240 degrees to enable you to choose the proper cutting angle for branches up to 1-1/4 inches in diameter. A 15-inch Woodzig saw blade is also included for added cutting power. ... Read more

Features

• 1-1/4-inch cutting capacity
• Cutting head rotates 240 degrees for the precise cutting angle
• Fiberglass outer pole and aluminum inner pole extend to 13 feet
• Lightweight designs makes it easy to maneuver, even when fully extended
• Includes a 15-inch Woodzig saw blade and attachment

Reviews (17)

Easy of use makes this a winner
While I purchased this tool for its angle cutting ability, I was pleasantly surprised by its ease of use which translates into finishing the job far quicker than with other tools.Positioning the cutter from below is a snap.

After years of using traditional pole cutters that must be hooked over the top of the branch, using this stick is a breeze.Just come up from below.Gone also is fumbling for the rope and positioning the hand pull when the pole's length is changed.With the pruning stick, the flip of a lever permits telescoping.And there's no rope to slow you down.

This is a very well designed tool which is well worth the higher price it commands.

Works well when new
I've used the Telescoping Pruning Stik for 5 months to maintain 5 25ft trees. The cutting head works well for 3/4" and thinner branches. Larger than that and the jaws often get stuck around the branch. Once while trying to free it, the plastic head came off of the aluminum pole, so now I know to rotate the entire pole around the branch instead of trying to pull it free. After freeing the jaws, I was able to reattach the head. The ball-shaped pull knob on the bottom end seats very tightly and often the entire end cap comes off while trying to free it. I think it would be easier to operate if it was a T-handle. Likewise, the upper grip would also be easier to operate if it had a lower lip or pistol grip for a more positive grip. Or replace them with some sort of lever actuator for more mechanical advantage.

For branches thicker than 3/4", I use the woodzig blade. The blade cuts on the pull stroke. The blade is tough to use on thinner, flexible branches, but works pretty quickly on thicker, stiffer branches. I haven't used the blade as much and time will tell how effective it will be as it dulls. I keep the clamp attached to the pole, but I've already lost the original screw and wing nut that holds the blade. I had attached them to the clamp for storage, but should've attached them to the blade.

While the Pruning Stik was excellent when new, all of the plastic parts seem to have loosened over time. While the pole seemed flexible when new, the looseness makes it feel even more flexible. However, nothing has broken yet and it has been much less expensive than hiring professionals to trim those same trees. If and when something does break, I will be contacting Fiskars about warranty service. I should've kept the original shipping box though as it's tough to find another box that long.

Effortless
Delivery took six weeks. The cutting action is so effortless, I couldn't tell whether a smaller branch had been severed, as there was virtually no resistance. I only wish that A:Fewer parts were plastic B:The pull cord were longer so I could hold the stik overhead and still use it at maximum height, and C:There was a 10 foot extension to get even higher branches. ... Read more

Asin: B00004TBMV
Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners   

Corona Clipper TP6870 Professional 14-Foot Tree Pruner
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list price: $114.15 -- our price: $89.99
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What do you get when you cross an alligator and a giraffe? We're not sure either, but we bet it resembles the Corona Clipper 14-foot Professional Compound Action tree pruner. With a reach of up to 14 feet and a heat-treated, high-carbon cutlery steel blade, this mighty tool will meet the needs of even the most hardcore arborists. The cutting power is provided by this pruner's heavy-duty, chain-drive, compound-action pulley system, which effectively triples your cutting power. The angled zinc-alloy pruning head allows you to hook and cut branches up to 1-1/4 inches in diameter more easily. Operated by Corona Clipper's exclusive PowerGlide rope-pull system, the shearing action cuts cleanly and resists binding.

Need to cut a branch that's a bit thicker? You'll be yelling "Timber" in no time thanks to the curved 13-inch razor-tooth saw blade. With teeth sharpened on three sides, this saw blade cuts on both the up and the down stroke, and enables you to cut twice as quickly as conventional blades. The lightweight and sturdy fiberglass pole telescopes from 7 to 14 feet, allowing for maximum reach, includes an internal stop that keeps the poles from separating, and ends with a comfortable 24-inch foam grip. ... Read more

Features

• Curved, 13-inch razor-tooth saw
• High-strength, zinc-alloy pruning head
• Fully heat-treated, high-carbon, Teflon-coated cutlery steel blade; 1.25-inch diameter cutting capacity
• Heavy-duty chain drive, compound action pulley system triples your cutting power
• Exclusive Powerglide rope-pull system

Reviews (6)

locking mechanism sticks
The lopping and sawing work fine, but the plastic extension lock is stuck so I can't loosen it.In spite of that, the extension mechism slips when I put strong sawing pressure on it.This is a very back feature on an otherwise well-engineered product.

I certainly would not buy this pruner if I had it to do over again.

Bad locking mechanism
The telescoping plastic locking mechanism is of the compression type and does not lock adequately during aggressive sawing strokes. The pole extends instead of completing the down sawing stroke. On the plus side the 13" blade cuts with ease and stays sharp. I've had the same blade after 4 years of use with only the spring finally giving out. Replacement parts are available locally and at on line retailers. With a better locking mechanism I would rate 5 stars.

Plastic ConnectorSlips
The plastic connector is a poor design and slips when fully extended. I bought for triming the upper branches, as I can reach 8 to 10 feet with a ladder. ... Read more

Asin: B00004TKJV
Subjects:  1. Landscaping Tools    2. Hand Tools    3. Pruners   

Gilmour's telescoping tree pruner boasts a 16-inch Teflon-S-coated blade for cutting large limbs. The fiberglass pole can telescope from 6 to 9 feet, allowing you access to hard-to-reach limbs. Made in the USA, the pruner comes complete with Gilmour's free replacement policy. ... Read more

Features

• 16-inch saw blade
• Fiberglass pole telescopes from 6 to 9 feet
• Free replacement policy
• Limit 1 per order
• Returns will not be honored on this closeout item

Asin: B00002N8JI

Fiskars has the perfect solution for gardeners irritated by the limits of conventional loppers. These gooseneck swivel loppers have a long neck, which makes reaching into dense growth and other difficult extensions a breeze. And, whereas cutting horizontal branches with a conventional lopper means holding the tool in an awkward vertical position, the gooseneck lopper has a cutting shaft that can rotate, so you can hold the lopper horizontally--even while cutting vertical branches! With a 1-1/2-inch cutting capacity and Fiskars' Teflon-coated replaceable blade, these loppers are ready to take on your pruning projects. ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Swivel shaft for best cutting position
• Extended shaft for greater reach
• Teflon coated blade
• Dual layer comfort grips

Asin: B00004SD6S

Ironclad HUG-04-LHeavy Utility Gloves, Large
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list price: $32.90 -- our price: $24.69
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Ironclad has given hands a new lease with their high-tech approach to glove design. Ironclad gloves are made to protect workers' hands better than other work gloves, without feeling clumsy the way so many work gloves can. The first thing we noticed about these gloves is that they're tailored to fit the natural curve hands have in a resting position, rather than being cut straight, so when the hand isn't working, it can actually relax without the glove pulling the fingers in an uncomfortable direction. The palm of this general-utility glove is made of Amara, a synthetic material that mimics the resilience, grip, and comfort of suede while remaining machine-washable and resistant to water damage. High-wear areas are reinforced with tough DuraClad fabric, making these the toughest-grip gloves we've ever worn. The fingertips are also reinforced, yet we had no problem with dexterous tasks like picking up coins. We also like the cut of the cuff on these gloves. It comes in tight to the wrist to prevent dirt or other materials from pouring in. Why so many other gloves have gaping cuff designs is a mystery. While the gloves themselves won't be damaged by water, they won't keep your hands dry for long if you're working in really wet conditions. But that can be said of most work gloves, and everything considered, Ironclad gloves are some of the toughest, most comfortable, and easiest-to-work-in gloves we've tried. --Brian Trinen ... Read more

Features

• Size Large
• For abrasive applications
• DuraClad reinforced palm and fingertips
• Machine washable/ air dry

Reviews (35)

Don't Lose Your "FEEL"
These gloves fit tight to the skin while increasing your grip and providing some protection.The key here is to wear the right glove for the job.If I am handling something sharp, I'll wear something heavier than these.Perhaps the only flaw is in the labeling that these are Heavy Utility.

I've been using these as a general work glove for a year now and love the fact that I still have some "feel" with these.I plan on picking up the framer style for situations that require more finger dexterity.

Can't go without them!!!
My gloves (Ironclad IC-0300GRBYU-S) that I have had and used regularly since 2000, have grown legs and walked off!!!I can't believe it.After almost 5 years of use, they leave me!!!

So I am buying another pair just like them.I have used the gloves a lot and they stand up to to anything.Highly recommended.

Fits like a glove!
I was the first to try these gloves out now everyone in our crew uses them and now so does the loading dock/mail room. We don't do any really heavey construction so for us they work out well. Even the terry cloth on the top side of the thumb comes in handy to wipe the sweat from the brow. My first 2 pairs fit fine and were great. My 3rd pair had some glue on the inside holding down the thread which rubbed against my palm and was quite bothersome but it wore and before long I didn't even notice it. I have used these for minor construction to working on equipment with small screws. Even if your hands get soaking wet the gloves still fit well where a full leather glove has a tendacy to stretch and want to fall off. I am ordering 10 more pairs right now! ... Read more

Asin: B00004XOHB
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American Allsafe CHHB Black Durango Cowboy Hardhat
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Features

• Distinctive design
• Ratchet suspension
• Lightweight
• Fits sizes 6-1/2 to 8
• Meets OSHA standards

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When In Texas.....
Got one and it works great.Keeps up the humor on the work site.
The Irish guy could put on a green shamrock to make him feel more comfortable (or a Guiness logo).

King of Comedy Hard Hats
This Beauty has to be the undisputed King of Comedy Hard Hats.Whilst being functional and meeting all required safety standards it is also a great conversational (Read: laughter) piece around the construction site!The only downside is that it is a tad on the large side and has no fastening straps.Definately a must have for cowboys and construction workers (no comments on similarities thanks!!) alike! ... Read more

Asin: B0000224HO
Sales Rank: 19358
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