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NT

There are 2 types of secateurs, anvil and bypass.

==Anvil==
Anvil secateurs have one thinly tapered sharp blade that meets a flat
lump of metal, the anvil. These have much better cutting power than
bypass with woody material, but they tend to leave a thin bit of
material on one side of the stem uncut. Often the anvil can be
adjusted for best alignment, but expecting perfection is optimistic.

==Bypass==
Bypass secateurs work like scissors, they have 2 blades that slide
past each other. The cutting edges are a much wider angle than anvil
secateurs. The result is that these are easier to use for thin soft
material, but much harder going on woody material.

With no anvil, bypass secateurs are much lighter than anvil types.
This can be a plus for people in poor health.

==Knife==
A knife is sometimes used as a plant cutting option. A sharp knife
gives a much cleaner cut than either anvil or bypass secateurs,
minimising risk of disease. The maximum cutting ability is less than
secaturs however, and they're less convenient to use, and possibly
less safe.

The main use of a knife is where a very clean cut is needed. Squashes
are a good example of this, a very thin bladed knife is ideal.

==Points to look for==
* Good alignment of blade with anvil
* Lock mechanism that isn't overly stiff or loose
* Lock mechanism that doesn't fail after a while
* Comfortable handles
* Handle rubber that doesnt disintegrate in normal use
* Adjustable anvil
* Size, weight and toughness suited to the task.

==See Also==
* [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]]
* [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]]

[[Category:Tools]]
[[Category:Garden]]

NT wrote:

There are 2 types of secateurs, anvil and bypass.

Yeah well, that's ******** from stage one, you don't seem to have heard
of parrot beak.

Oh look it's ****trousers who thinks he's god's gift to DIY knowledge,
quelle surprise.

And how did you get out of the killfile sonny? Morphing your from line,
again, tut, tut.

On Aug 7, 12:10*am, (Steve Firth) wrote:
NT wrote:

of parrot beak.

I do believe you actually contributed something this time, well done

NT

On Aug 6, 10:11*pm, NT wrote:
Feedback welcome

NT

There are 3 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass and parrot beak.

==Anvil==
Anvil secateurs have one thinly tapered sharp blade that meets a flat
lump of metal, the anvil. These have much better cutting power than
bypass with woody material, but they tend to leave a thin bit of
material on one side of the stem uncut. Often the anvil can be
adjusted for best alignment, but expecting perfection is optimistic.

==Bypass==
Bypass secateurs work like scissors, they have 2 blades that slide
past each other. The cutting edges are a much wider angle than anvil
secateurs. The result is that these are easier to use for thin soft
material, but much harder going on woody material.

With no anvil, bypass secateurs are much lighter than anvil types.
This can be a plus for people in poor health.

==Parrot-beak==
Parrot-beak secateurs consist of two concave bypassing blades, which
trap the stem between them to make the cut. They give a clean cut, but
may be damaged if used to cut woody stems over 1cm or so.

==Knife==
A knife is sometimes used as a plant cutting option. A sharp knife
gives a much cleaner cut than either anvil or bypass secateurs,
minimising risk of disease. The maximum cutting ability is less than
secaturs however, and they're less convenient to use, and possibly
less safe.

The main use of a knife is where a very clean cut is needed. Harvestng
squashes is a good example of this, for which a very thin bladed knife
is ideal.

==Points to look for==
* Good alignment of blade with anvil
* Lock mechanism that isn't overly stiff or loose
* Lock mechanism that doesn't fail after a while
* Plastic covered handles avoids cold
* Comfortable handles
* Handle rubber that doesn't disintegrate in normal use
* Adjustable anvil
* Replaceable blades
* A left handed model if you're left handed
* Blades may be stainless steel, carbon steel or coated steel.
Stainless and carbon steel stay sharp longer, coated steel cleans
easier.
* Flower gatherers hold the stem once cut
* Size, weight and toughness suited to the task.

==See Also==
* [[Special:Allpages|Wiki Contents]]
* [[Special:Categories|Wiki Subject Categories]]

[[Category:Tools]]
[[Category:Garden]]

NT wrote:

I do believe you actually contributed something this time,

I believe you're contributed nothing all your life.

On Aug 7, 1:18*pm, (Steve Firth) wrote:
NT wrote:
I do believe you actually contributed something this time,

I believe you're contributed nothing all your life.

not the first dumb belief I've seen from you

NT wrote:

On Aug 7, 1:18 pm, (Steve Firth) wrote:
NT wrote:
I do believe you actually contributed something this time,

I believe you're contributed nothing all your life.

not the first dumb belief I've seen from you

Hmm, a nym-shifting tosspot trys to play "better than you" and loses.
There's a sort of inevitability about that.

Steve Firth wrote:
NT wrote:

There are 2 types of secateurs, anvil and bypass.

Yeah well, that's ******** from stage one, you don't seem to have
heard of parrot beak.

In which case you could have politely mentioned it and improved the Wiki
article. But you don't ever contribute in a positive manner do you ****wit?

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

On Fri, 7 Aug 2009 03:07:32 -0700 (PDT), NT wrote:

On Aug 6, 10:11*pm, NT wrote:
Feedback welcome

NT
There are 2 types of secateurs, anvil and bypass.

There are 3 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass and parrot beak.

Did anybody else think Monty Python?

--
Geo

On Fri, 7 Aug 2009 03:07:32 -0700 (PDT), in uk.d-i-y NT
wrote:

On Aug 6, 10:11*pm, NT wrote:
Feedback welcome

NT

There are 3 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass and parrot beak.

There are 5 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass, parrot beak, knife, and
saw (except the last two aren't seceteurs)!

Phil :)

Phil Addison wrote:

There are 5 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass, parrot beak, knife, and
saw (except the last two aren't seceteurs)!

I didn't expect the Spanish Parrot.

On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:19:11 +0100, in uk.d-i-y
(Steve Firth) wrote:

Phil Addison wrote:

There are 5 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass, parrot beak, knife, and
saw (except the last two aren't seceteurs)!

I didn't expect the Spanish Parrot.

It's humour dear boy, distinct from the vituperative bile you spew
forth.

Phil Addison wrote:

On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:19:11 +0100, in uk.d-i-y
(Steve Firth) wrote:

Phil Addison wrote:

There are 5 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass, parrot beak, knife, and
saw (except the last two aren't seceteurs)!

I didn't expect the Spanish Parrot.

It's humour dear boy, distinct from the vituperative bile you spew
forth.

Hmm, well regurgitating Monty Python doesn't seem to count as humour
these days. Perhaps you should try wit instead?

On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:55:46 +0100, (Steve Firth)
wrote:

Phil Addison wrote:

On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:19:11 +0100, in uk.d-i-y
(Steve Firth) wrote:

Phil Addison wrote:

There are 5 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass, parrot beak, knife, and
saw (except the last two aren't seceteurs)!

I didn't expect the Spanish Parrot.

It's humour dear boy, distinct from the vituperative bile you spew
forth.

Hmm, well regurgitating Monty Python doesn't seem to count as humour
these days. Perhaps you should try wit instead?

Wit? Keep going, you're half-way there. If you ever get to the whole wit
you'll realise that the Monty Python reference was in someone elses
message, not mine.

Steve Firth wrote:
Phil Addison wrote:

On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:19:11 +0100, in uk.d-i-y
(Steve Firth) wrote:

Phil Addison wrote:

There are 5 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass, parrot beak, knife,
and saw (except the last two aren't seceteurs)!

I didn't expect the Spanish Parrot.

It's humour dear boy, distinct from the vituperative bile you spew
forth.

Hmm, well regurgitating Monty Python doesn't seem to count as humour
these days. Perhaps you should try wit instead?

Or in your case, ****wit.

--
Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk

The Medway Handyman wrote:
Steve Firth wrote:
Phil Addison wrote:

On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:19:11 +0100, in uk.d-i-y
(Steve Firth) wrote:

Phil Addison wrote:

There are 5 types of secateurs, anvil, bypass, parrot beak, knife,
and saw (except the last two aren't seceteurs)!
I didn't expect the Spanish Parrot.
It's humour dear boy, distinct from the vituperative bile you spew
forth.
Hmm, well regurgitating Monty Python doesn't seem to count as humour
these days. Perhaps you should try wit instead?

Or in your case, ****wit.

an argument is not mere contradictions and name throwing,
Argument is an intellectual process..
dont you know that you hamster breath english peeple?

http://pythonline.com/node/18116421

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