Vetkorez - an indispensable thing in the country. Moreover, you can do it yourself from the old secateurs. Its main purpose is pruning branches on tall bushes and trees.
A feature of this device is the ability to cut branches in hard to reach places. The working part of the tool is put on a metal pipe or wooden holder of the required length.
A steel cable is attached to the lever, under tension of which the secateurs cut the branch. It is very convenient to work with a wind cutter in the country house and the local area. By the way, it is advisable to take the pipe not steel, but aluminum, so that your hands do not get tired.
The process of manufacturing a rod wind cutter
First, it will be necessary to cut a piece of metal tube that is suitable in length. Then, with the help of a grinder, the master cuts the pipe lengthwise into two halves. From a single workpiece, you need to cut a piece and weld it at an angle.
At the next stage, the master cuts out three parts from a steel plate, joins them together, and welds to the main workpiece.
After that, a hole is drilled in the "ears" into which a bolt is screwed and fixed with a nut. A second "groove" from the pipe is welded to this part.
Next, the master connects the supporting and working blades of the secateurs with the main structure, and then secures the steel cable.
In detail about how to make a home-made barbell wind-cutter from an old secateurs with your own hands, you can see in the video on our website.
