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In uk.d-i-y Kevin Walton wrote:

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Does anyone know if they are still sold in the UK anywhere, or does
anyone in the UK have one that is sitting around that they want to
sell, or is anyone going on hols to the US and want to bring me one
back for a profit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=4332030520

I bought a cordless 'lopper' from B&Q recently which is actually a
mini chainsaw. I wanted it for trimming bigg[ish] branches off trees
up our (7 acre) garden where I can't get the mains powered chainsaw
that I normally use.

I've been quite impressed with it in practice, it will cut through 4" or
even 5" oak tree branches without too much trouble. It won't do this
for long of course but I don't need it to. It cost £50. You can get
extra batteries for it. The charger turns itself off after
charging which is a good plus as well.

It's an 'own brand' B&Q.

Thanks Chris, I assume your talking about this item:

http://www.diy.com/diy/jsp/bq/produc...RODID=18 5962

Unfortunataly although it is still on the website it is now
discontinued by B&Q - I have spoken to 1/2 a dozen B&Q stores and head
office

Cheers
Kev