Ok, my secateurs look a little weary here. I do clean and oil them regularly (honest), but I feel it’s time they had some extra tlc. Felco secateurs seem to be the industry standard. They’re well designed, not cheap, but very reliable and come in numerous models to cater for all needs including left-handed models, swivelling handles ‘to reduce hand fatigue’, and smaller sizes for those with smaller hands.
When rose pruning the other day, I felt mine weren’t quite hitting the mark, and it’s really important to get clean cuts when pruning, so as not to invite infection. So, I’ve ordered myself a new pair of secateurs from the Felco website -they’re not charging for postage and seem to have good deals on ordering holsters too at the moment. I’ve also contacted Burton McCall in Leicester who will give your Felco secateurs a complete service for £19.99 (in Feb 2013) (including return postage). Don’t be put off by their website, which looks more like a swish marketing company. Go through to customer services who are very helpful and informative. Or just send your secateurs off to Burton McCall Ltd, FELCO servicing, 163 Parker Drive, Leicester, LE4 OJP enclosing your cheque for £19.99 (Feb 2015) and your return address. They aim to return your serviced secateurs within 10 working days. As soon as my new secateurs arrive, I’ll be sending my old pair off for a well deserved pampering.
Excellent advice, mine are also quite weary now. I’ve sent your comments on to Brian with my birthday in mind 🙂
Thank you. I did find the BM website confusing! I’ve had No.7 ever since College (30 years ago) and they have been with me all through my professional life. They are now in a disgusting state and I am ashamed of them, hence needing BM! Annie
Hi Annie, Hope different prices on post didn’t confuse. Last year servicing was £14.99, and has now risen to £19.99, a 33% increase! -need to put my prices up! Thanks for dropping by. V.best Naomi
No. 7 refurbishment for tool constantly used for over 10 years, commercially was excellent and will be sending my back up pair and an old No. 2.
Hi Peter, Yes, quite agree, it’s an excellent service. Good to see old tools coming back into use again. V.best Naomi
What product do you use to clean and oil them? WD40? Thank you
Very good and prompt service. I have two pairs, a No2 and a No6, both in a terrible state after many years of daily use. I sent them both to Burton McCall on Monday, they arrived back on Saturday, looking so bright and clean I didn’t recognise them. They have new springs, blades and even new red plastic on the handles. Thanks for the recommendation, I will be using this service again.
Hi Graham, I don’t think mine have ever come back so quickly as yours, but it is a great service indeed!
Thanks for this helpful suggestion on service. I sent a Felco number 7 almost in bits with a cheque for 19.99 on Wednesday with a hopeful note asking if they could save them!
The following Wednesday I have got back a lovely rejuvenated pair with new blade, new spring and new red handles. Burton McCall are wonderful!