Does anyone know if Felco do secateurs suitable for relatively small
hands or with an adjustable span of grip. I tried a couple (numbers 2
and 11) today at a local gc but when they were in the open position I
had difficulty both spanning both handles with my hand. I asked this
question at the gc but to no avail.
--
Robert

No idea as my Felco secateurs are 12 yrs old .......they are my favourite
pair I do know that some other makes seem to have a smaller grip though


"Robert" wrote in message
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Does anyone know if Felco do secateurs suitable for relatively small
hands or with an adjustable span of grip. I tried a couple (numbers 2
and 11) today at a local gc but when they were in the open position I
had difficulty both spanning both handles with my hand. I asked this
question at the gc but to no avail.
--
Robert

In message , Robert writes
Does anyone know if Felco do secateurs suitable for relatively small
hands or with an adjustable span of grip. I tried a couple (numbers 2
and 11) today at a local gc but when they were in the open position I
had difficulty both spanning both handles with my hand. I asked this
question at the gc but to no avail.

What about the no. 6

http://www.frostproof.com/catalog/hf-6.html

I bought mine from these, daft as it might seem, it was cheaper to get
them from the US (even with shipping, taxes etc.)
--
Chris French and Helen Johnson, Leeds
urg Suppliers and References FAQ:
http://www.familyfrench.co.uk/garden/urgfaq/index.html

I've started buying Cheep ones from the £1.00 shop and similar places, had 3
different pairs all under £2.00 and not bad. smaller opening than some,
might do you.
Also watch Liddle and Aldi

--
David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk

Robert wrote:

Does anyone know if Felco do secateurs suitable for relatively small
hands or with an adjustable span of grip. I tried a couple (numbers 2
and 11) today at a local gc but when they were in the open position I
had difficulty both spanning both handles with my hand. I asked this
question at the gc but to no avail.

Have a look www.burton-mccall.co.uk

Robert wrote:


Does anyone know if Felco do secateurs suitable for relatively small
hands or with an adjustable span of grip. I tried a couple (numbers 2
and 11) today at a local gc but when they were in the open position I
had difficulty both spanning both handles with my hand. I asked this
question at the gc but to no avail.

Yes.. numbers 6 (smaller) or 7 (rotating handle, reduces strain) may be
suitable. A garden centre should be able to order either of these (and
spares) if they are a approved stockist, though service in some does
vary:-). Otherwise call Burton McCall the UK distributors for Felco.
Website at:

Burton-Mccall Ltd - Quality Distribution for ...
http://www.burton-mccall.co.uk/contentcontact.cfm
Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Contact Details
163 Parker Drive
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 0JP

Telephone: + 44 (0) 116 234 0800
Email:
Web: http://www.burton-mccall.co.uk


Gardening BrandsFelcoSecateurs...
//
Jim

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Robert wrote:


Does anyone know if Felco do secateurs suitable for relatively small
hands or with an adjustable span of grip. I tried a couple (numbers 2
and 11) today at a local gc but when they were in the open position I
had difficulty both spanning both handles with my hand. I asked this
question at the gc but to no avail.

Yes.. numbers 6 (smaller) or 7 (rotating handle, reduces strain) may be
suitable. A garden centre should be able to order either of these (and
spares) if they are a approved stockist, though service in some does
vary:-). Otherwise call Burton McCall the UK distributors for Felco.
Website at:

Burton-Mccall Ltd - Quality Distribution for ...
http://www.burton-mccall.co.uk/contentcontact.cfm
Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Contact Details
163 Parker Drive
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 0JP

Telephone: + 44 (0) 116 234 0800
Email:
Web: http://www.burton-mccall.co.uk


Gardening BrandsFelcoSecateurs...
//
Jim
I use the #7 but my wife can not, the handels too big so I would say its the
#6 as indicated above, they say its for fine pruning, flower arranging and
the smaller hand! price £24.20 from LBS
--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)

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Robert wrote:


Does anyone know if Felco do secateurs suitable for relatively small
hands or with an adjustable span of grip. I tried a couple (numbers 2
and 11) today at a local gc but when they were in the open position I
had difficulty both spanning both handles with my hand. I asked this
question at the gc but to no avail.

Yes.. numbers 6 (smaller) or 7 (rotating handle, reduces strain) may be
suitable. A garden centre should be able to order either of these (and
spares) if they are a approved stockist, though service in some does
vary:-). Otherwise call Burton McCall the UK distributors for Felco.
Website at:

Burton-Mccall Ltd - Quality Distribution for ...
http://www.burton-mccall.co.uk/contentcontact.cfm
Wednesday, July 23, 2003

Contact Details
163 Parker Drive
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE4 0JP

Telephone: + 44 (0) 116 234 0800
Email:
Web: http://www.burton-mccall.co.uk


Gardening BrandsFelcoSecateurs...
//
Jim
I use the #7 but my wife can not, the handels too big so I would say its the
#6 as indicated above, they say its for fine pruning, flower arranging and
the smaller hand! price £24.20 from LBS
--
Charlie, gardening in Cornwall.
http://www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of National Plant Collection of Clematis viticella (cvs)

"Robert" wrote in message
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Does anyone know if Felco do secateurs suitable for relatively small
hands or with an adjustable span of grip. I tried a couple (numbers 2
and 11) today at a local gc but when they were in the open position I
had difficulty both spanning both handles with my hand. I asked this
question at the gc but to no avail.

Perhaps it was rather naive of you to think that Garden Centres can answer
questions. I am afraid they exist only to flog things.

[Franz Heymann]

--
Robert