Corona BP 3180D Forged Classic Bypass Pruner with 1 Inch Cutting Capacity, 1", Red
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This is the old firm of my grandfather. They hail from Corona, California, which is where I was born and raised. They were drop forged and made 100% in the USA before changing the general operations of the company and making their tools in Mexico. While I have a family reason for having multiple opinions, these are fantastic tools.
Only the shears' closed position is held by the spring. You pull the catch away from the clip by squeezing them together. It remains open until you are finished, at which point you must squeeze the handles together and pull the catch to the clip to close it.
The manufacturer of these clippers was founded in the United States, according to the description. These are from the 1920s and come with a lifetime guarantee. I had my previous pair for over 30 years, and when the screw that holds these shears together finally loosened up last year, I decided to get a second pair rather than sending them in under warranty because they still cut well. They are well worth the money, and I strongly advise you to purchase them!
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Selected User Reviews For Corona BP 3180D Forged Classic Bypass Pruner with 1 Inch Cutting Capacity, 1", Red
I had a pair of pruners that were similar to these for over 20 years, but I misplaced them last Spring. I bought these to replace my old ones, but they aren't nearly as good. br>PROS: When new, this tool has a nice appearance and is fairly functional for a short period of time.
CONS: In the bypass shear area of these new pruners, there is only one blade that can be replaced. While this may appear to be a good idea on paper, these new pruners are not nearly as strong or functional as the ones I lost; they lose strength due to the replaceable blade design, and they are probably weaker all around due to inferior materials. RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS: I'm hoping to find my Corona Bypass Pruners, which are over 20 years old. I was able to completely disassemble them, reface the mating surfaces with mild refinishing, and sharpen the bypass shear blades. With regular maintenance, they were resurrected to their former glory. This new design with the replaceable blade is simply not as strong as the comparable fixed blade on my old pruners. I would NOT RECOMMEND these pruners, but I would strongly advise myself to search the yard more thoroughly for the originals!.
These shears have a comfortable grip and are made entirely of steel. After reading the reviews, I knew the edge would need some work to clean up the factory grind, but it wasn't something I couldn't handle. I examined the edge after receiving the product and found it to be in reasonable condition (not perfect, but adequate). After spending a few minutes cleaning up the edge, I went outside and attempted to cut a 3/8" diameter crabapple branch/twig, which took a lot of effort. I tried a couple of twigs with smaller diameters and had the same problem. After inspecting the blade, I noticed that the edge had rolled and buckled, completely dulling it (as seen in the photos). To say the least, I've used pruners with no name brands whose handles would bend during cutting, but whose cutting edges remained sharp. I'm not sure how Corona handles quality control, but a quick file test would have revealed that these are as soft as mild steel.
This is the third time I've worn these shoes. The others are between the ages of 25 and 12. They continue to function properly. This time I got a full inch, while the others are only 3/4 inch. These are gifts I've requested - I keep one pair in the garage and the other in the shed. Other clippers have been given to them as well. Brands not listed - a minimum of two When cutting anything substantial, the blades may become misaligned. They're great for lily stems, but not so much for small tree branches - anything larger than a quarter inch Regardless of the circumstances, these maintain their alignment. They might not go through it, but they don't woos out. br>br>I am convinced that Amazon has a serious problem with knockoffs. All of my Corona clippers are constructed in the same way. (I considered including photographs - but decided against it. ) However, I do not wish for you to see how filthy the old ones are. ) The handles aren't made of plastic - they're made of metal. I'm not sure what they are, but they appear to be some kind of metal gripping coating. If the clippers don't appear to be the same as the previous generation, it's because they aren't. You should return them and give it another shot. These are clearly made of forged steel, are oiled, and are extremely durable.
I have a few pairs of high-end designer shoes that cost $60 or more. ALL OF THEM WERE DEFEATED BY THESE. I have two pairs of these, and they are my first and second shoes of the day. I do have a third brand that I use (due to the fact that making thousands of cuts a day causes you to want to change hand positions, so each pair is shaped differently). But, even without considering price, these are my favorites; factor in the price, and they're a SLAM DUNK.
Even a 1/4" branch would be difficult to cut with these clippers. In my hand, the tool was extremely heavy, and clipping very small branches required a lot of force. I used my broken one that was being replaced as a test, making one clip with the new one, one clip with the old broken one a 1/2" away, and The clipper, which was ten years old and had never been sharpened, was easier to use, lighter, and cut more cleanly. This new pair is being returned, and I'm looking into getting the old one repaired.
I've had a few Corona 3160 pruners (a smaller version of the 3180) and liked them for their quality and simplicity. It's not a "Felco," but it is an "old school" or "classic" design, according to the internet. That's a positive thing to say; They're easy to use and don't require a lot of parts. I also have a few Felco pruners, which are nice but, unlike the Corona models, I find the red vinyl handles to be slick. If you have smaller hands, the 3180 is probably not for you. It measures 8 3/4" from end to end (3160 is 1/2" shorter). The replaceable blade on the 3180, like the Felcos, is a big plus, and the handles on the 3180 vs the 3160 are a tad "fatter" for less force on your hands, which I like.
Hand fatigue is a result of this. These seemed like they'd be useful for pruning. The length and shape of the handles, unfortunately, are not at all ergonomic. Despite the fact that I have large hands and wear size Large work gloves, I was unable to work with these pruners without my hands becoming fatigued and strained after only a few cuts of 3/8" diameter stems. These are not something I would recommend. Those with small hands should avoid it at all costs. I'll be on the lookout for a new pair. Unfortunately, it is not worth returning because the cost of returning these to the seller is prohibitive.
It doesn't work very well. I couldn't even cut a 1/2" branch, let alone a one-inch branch. Today is the second day of pruning, and I'm ready to throw in the towel on this useless tool. It's very inconvenient to use this shear when I have to switch to larger pruning shears or when it doesn't cut cleanly. Then it's too blunt to cut through the dangling thin bark. It's too late to send it back.
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