What Are Electric Pruning Shears?
Electric pruning shears are scissors with blades that are electrically driven to cut hard objects easily.
They are available in rechargeable or corded versions. There are various types, such as those that can cut metal plates, cloth, cardboard, and tree branches.
Depending on the application, there are differences in the power supply and the shape of the blade. Small and easy-to-handle ones can be purchased starting at about 3,000 yen. Larger and more powerful ones can cost more than 100,000 yen.
Uses of Electric Pruning Shears
There are three main types of electric pruning shears: household, metal, and pruning.
Electric pruning shears for home use are about the same size as regular scissors and are often rechargeable, allowing them to be used in the same way as cutters and scissors. They can cut cardboard, felt, aluminum sheets, etc., and are suitable for home DIY and cutting scrap wood.
Electric pruning shears for metal are electric versions of metal cutting shears and are used to process steel, copper, and stainless steel plates. There are wired and cordless (rechargeable) types.
Electric pruning shears are electric scissors designed for cutting tree branches, making it easy for individuals, including women, to effortlessly trim branches. The power source is often battery-powered, which can be carried like a backpack.
How to Choose Electric Pruning Shears
Here are some tips for choosing electric pruning shears:
Materials That Can Be Cut
Electric pruning shears vary widely in the materials they can cut. Below are the main types of electric pruning shears. Be sure to choose the right one for your application.
1. Non-Metallic Materials
The type of electric pruning shears that can cut cardboard, carpets, etc. are about the same size as regular scissors, are easy to handle, and cost between 3,000 yen and 5,000 yen. This type of electric pruning shears should be chosen for daily use at home.
2. Metal
Electric pruning shears for cutting steel and copper plates are often called rechargeable cutters. They are used for metalworking and often cost between $500-750 USD. If metalworking is your objective, you should choose electric pruning shears that are listed as being compatible with steel and copper plates.
3. Pruning
Electric pruning shears are often used for pruning fruit trees. Electric pruning shears have curved blades that make it easier to cut branches and are designed to work for long hours with batteries on their backs.
Blade Shape
Electric pruning shears for metalworking are available with straight or curved blades, which are suitable for cutting in straight or curved lines, respectively. Choose the one that best suits your application.