FIG. U4— PRINCIPAL STYLES OF DOUBLE-HANDLED LOPPING SHEARS 

 No. 1. A strong, well-made shear of simple construction and moderate cost. 

 The bolt has a lock nut to allow for adjustment. Desirable type. No. 2. Strong, 

 well made, Hghr weight shear of moderate cost. If provided with a bolt and a 

 lock nut instead of a rivet it would be as good as No. L No. 3. A very powerful well- 

 made shear, but does not show desirable simplicity of construction. Costs more 

 than the average. No. 4. Fairly good and ine\pensi\'e. The blade has a blunt, 

 rounded bevel which is not as good as on those above. A stop must also be pro- 

 vided to save the pruner's knuckles. No. 5. Powerful shear of English make. Has 

 a rivet instead of a bolt and a lock nut and costs more than the average. No. 6. 

 The "double cut" type of shear. Cannot be used in close quarters where pointed 

 blades work easily. Has no locking device for the nut and the handles are weak. 

 Not desirable. 



