Buy Tabor Tools GB19A Anvil Lopper – Compound Action, 19 in Aluminium Handles, 1.5 in Cut Capacity

Description

Sometimes the right tool is simply the short one. The tabor gb19a lopper is a 19 inch anvil lopper, the shortest model in our roundup, built for the close, unglamorous work: dead wood inside shrubs, preparatory cuts before a bigger tool goes in, and cutting dry branches to length for the bin or the firewood pile. Its compound geared action adds power in the middle of the cut where dry wood resists most, the handles are lightweight aluminium with soft grips, and the blade is hardened carbon steel rated at 1.5 inches.

Key Features

19 inch compact frame

The short handles work where a 30 inch anvil cannot: inside shrubs, under low branches, and at the back of deep beds. You trade leverage for access, and the compound action buys much of that leverage back.

Compound geared anvil action

Tabor’s gear mechanism optimises cutting power in the middle of the cut, where the branch is thickest. The anvil supports the wood from below so dry material chops through cleanly instead of bending.

Lightweight aluminium handles

The aluminium handles keep the weight down and will not rust, with soft grips that stay comfortable during repetitive cut to length work.

Hardened carbon steel blade

The blade is hardened carbon steel with a non stick coating, sharpens straight across the edge, and stands up to the splintery, abrasive nature of dead wood.

Product Description

The GB19A is Tabor’s compact anvil lopper, positioned by the maker for medium dry and woody growth. At 19 inches it works close to the body, which protects your back on ground level clearing compared with bending over hand pruners, and it stores in a tote or on a small hook where full size loppers do not fit.

The limits are the same as every anvil tool, plus one of size. The anvil crushes the underside of a cut, so keep it away from live wood you want to keep. And at 19 inches, leverage is finite: for thick dead wood all day, the 30 inch GG12A from the same maker is the better buy. Warranty and weight were not published in the listing data we checked.

Benefits of Using This Product

• Shortest lopper in the roundup for tight spaces
• Compound geared action restores mid cut power
• Lightweight aluminium handles with soft grips
• Ideal for preparatory cuts and cut to length work
• Lowest price in the roundup

Specifications

How to Use

Centre the branch on the anvil and squeeze with both hands in one steady motion. Work at or below the 1.5 inch rating, and use the short frame to get inside the plant rather than reaching and twisting from outside it. For live wood, switch to a bypass tool.

Tabor GB19A Lopper: Care and Storage

Looking after a tabor gb19a lopper takes minutes. Brush off the anvil, wipe the blade, and dry the tool before you put it away; the aluminium handles will not rust, but the carbon steel blade will if it is stored wet. Sharpen the blade straight across the edge, check the anvil surface for deep grooves, and oil the pivot lightly. Hung on a hook or dropped in a tote, a tabor gb19a lopper stays ready for the small clearing jobs it was bought to do.

Why Choose the Tabor GB19A Lopper?

Choose the tabor gb19a lopper when your dead wood work happens in tight places and a full size anvil is more tool than the space allows. It is the cheapest lopper in this roundup and, used on the right material, one of the most useful per dollar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tabor gb19a lopper for?

Dead and dry wood in compact spaces: preparatory cuts, cut to length work, and clearing inside shrubs, up to 1.5 inches.

Can the tabor gb19a lopper cut live branches?

It should not be used that way. The anvil crushes living tissue. Use a bypass lopper for cuts the plant needs to heal from.

How is the tabor gb19a lopper different from the GG12A?

Size and capacity. The GB19A is 19 inches and rated at 1.5 inches for tight work; the GG12A is 30 inches and rated at 2 inches for heavier clearing.

Final Verdict

The GB19A is the compact dead wood helper: short, geared, cheap and honest about its role. If your clearing work happens inside shrubs and beds, it will be in your hand more often than the big tools.

Still deciding? Our guide to the best loppers compares all ten models on price, cutting capacity, head type, weight and warranty, with an honest Best for and Not ideal for for each one.