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Re: [SHADEGARDENS] Tools

Roberta Diehl wrote:
>
> OK, Wyn, after I sent the message I started thinking about that very thing
> and I think you are right. But then what do we call the long-bladed ones?
> It's your duty to come up with the right word. Also, is FWIW For What It's
> Worth? It's worth plenty, because if we're serious gardeners we need to
> know the names of the tools we use! Sheila's suggestion ("the thing with
> the watchamacallit on it" or whatever it was) will not DO. Sorry, Sheila!
>
> Bobbi
>
> On Fri, 30 Jan 1998, Wyn Achenbaum wrote:
>
> > Lopper generally refers to long-handled cutters, not long-bladed ones,
> > FWIW.  My lopper has 2" blades and 24"+ handles.
> >The long Bladed shears, are usually called hedge shears and in my opnion are of very limited use.  A new and similar tool from Japan ,
however, has the same long handles, and much shortes blades.  Many
professional gadeners are now using only these.  I have found them to be
a great help.
Ran Lydell
Eagle Bay Hosta Gardens
10749  Bennett Rd.
Dunkirk,  NY  14048
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