How to Sharpen Scissors
Sharpen your scissors at home instead of replacing them.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Hold the beveled edge of one blade against a sharpening stone, which you can find at most large hardware stores.
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Match the angle as closely as possible and slide the blade forward diagonally along the stone, moving from the end toward the screw (point to pivot).
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Repeat with the other blade, again matching the angle.
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Open and close the scissors a few times to knock off any burrs that might be left.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the stone lubricated as directed by its manufacturer.
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Comments
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healthymomof5
Jan 25, 2009
I hope this works cuz I'm gonna do this right now!Thanks! -
joeblob
Nov 22, 2007
The Tinfoil solution to sharpening scissors i must say does work very well. But whether or not its a good thing for the scissors in the long run ~well who knows? Time will tell i suppose
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joeblob
Nov 22, 2007
The Tinfoil solution to sharpening scissors i must say does work very well. But whether or not its a good thing for the scissors in the long run ~well who knows? Time will tell i suppose
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Lenna Green
Sep 01, 2007
For fabric scissors try and remember to wipe the blades of your scissors after cutting with them. Often fabric fibres (particularly synthetic fibres)stick to the blades and this can cause the scissors to become stiff and difficult to use.
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Lenna Green
Sep 01, 2007
For fabric scissors try and remember to wipe the blades of your scissors after cutting with them. Often fabric fibres (particularly synthetic fibres)stick to the blades and this can cause the scissors to become stiff and difficult to use.
