Which power assisted secateurs?

Yes, will look at the Bosch too.

Thanks all.

Thanks Shysal, I have very small hands so will take a look at those to see if they fit my grip.

Thank you for the question Fleurpepper and recommendation by shysal !

Last year , I had to cut back some shrubs so that my neighbour could finally replace his broken fencing ( he's actually quite fit but refused to help me ) and the pain in my left hand left me in real pain .

I had a splint on it and had to take pain killers .

Now another tree needs a trim as it's touching the conservatory and I'll wait until I get some Bosch secateurs !

My husband in one of his more inspired present giving bought me a pair of Bosch. I think he was actually sick of me asking for assitance as he hates gardening. The assistance only kicks in when needed and they do cut easily through quite thick stems. I've had them probably 4 years now and they have been marvellous.

shysal

I have Bosch cordless electric secateurs. They are fantastic, however, with my RA, I do sometimes struggle to open my hand far enough to grasp the handles. They will cut stems up to an inch thick.

While on the subject, I also have their cordless trimmer, which I also find very useful.

These don't look bulky like some others. Will go to shop and try and handle a few.

Thanks,

I have great loppers with adjustable handles, and power trimmer, which is great.

There are several but tried them and they are bulky and awkward, I have a small pair of 2 handed pruners which are not ideal but do work if you have no grip.
So for deadheading I use scissors, anything larger 2 handed pruner.

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I have Bosch cordless electric secateurs. They are fantastic, however, with my RA, I do sometimes struggle to open my hand far enough to grasp the handles. They will cut stems up to an inch thick.

While on the subject, I also have their cordless trimmer, which I also find very useful.

Oops - opted too soon. Was going to say these are maybe 6 years old now and I'm ashamed to say I've never oiled or cleaned them. The straighter-looking grip (not the one with the brand name on) is the one that revolves as you squeeze.

They are an older product now so will be cheaper than Amazon I think.

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Thought I'd send some images of mine.

I use a Fiskars P91 which is lovely with a rotating handle. I understand there's a newer model (according to my daughter). I think there's a left and right hand one - might be wrong but mine works perfectlyin my right hand. I have used it left handed but it feels better in my right.
It has a very comfortable grip.

I don't have any. I use my loppers for anything more than a quick tidy up. They have longer handles so more leverage and less stress on my wrists.

I’ve never heard of power assisted secateurs but I do have a mini chainsaw which is great for pruning and cutting back shrubs and fruit trees.

Battery operated and recharges quite quickly.

Yes please !
No more hands turning into stiff claws after pruning !

So would I.

I don’t, but would also be interested in any recommendations.