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fga
02-14-2006, 08:48 PM
been buying some handtools the last few weeks. i read some, but anyone have any Felco pruning saws?
i asked a few people on here abot the hand pruners, and i bought a pair. haven't got them yet, but looking forward to it.
lookin for a general odds and ends cutter like this. any feedback?

http://www.felcostore.com/saws.jsp
The Cowboy
02-14-2006, 09:33 PM
Whatever you get make sure it is spring steel of high quality. I used Corona brand saws for a while, but when the blades jammed in tough wood I'd end up breaking or bending the blades. A steel blade with a bluish tint and a strong recoil when bent is better. I picked up a couple folding pruning saws by Bahco last summer, they slice through tough wood like butter and are impossible to permanently bend.
fga
02-14-2006, 09:53 PM
Whatever you get make sure it is spring steel of high quality. I used Corona brand saws for a while, but when the blades jammed in tough wood I'd end up breaking or bending the blades. A steel blade with a bluish tint and a strong recoil when bent is better. I picked up a couple folding pruning saws by Bahco last summer, they slice through tough wood like butter and are impossible to permanently bend.
thanks for the advice, i didn't think of that. did you buy the saw on line? got a link?
MMLawn
02-14-2006, 10:03 PM
Funny, cause I would say the exact opposite of Cowpoke, as Corona is some of the best pruning saws I've owned.
The Cowboy
02-14-2006, 10:13 PM
Funny, cause I would say the exact opposite of Cowpoke.
I bet you would.hammer :rolleyes: Seems you tried that a few times before.:laugh:

It all depends on what model you buy and how you use it. Everyone is going to come in with a different opinion based on personal experience. Thats why there are so many tool manufacturers still around.
I didn't buy my saws on line. I picked them up at my equipment dealer for 19.99 each comes with a free blade. The blade cuts in 2 directions which is nice for fast cutting of larger limbs.
Bahco may have a website. I would do a web search and see what comes up.
wallzwallz
02-15-2006, 07:34 AM
try here http://www.oescoinc.com I have had good luck w/ them.