Great stuff, I'm loving that you guys are putting this stuff out. One follow up, sometimes I take the scissors apart. I welcome any tips on cleaning and lubricating those parts. On older shears I'm using WD40 and emery paper to clean rust spots off, and gun oil on the bearing surface of the pins. On newer scissors GooGone works well. All this seems ok, but usually when I tell you guys the way I'm doing something you come back with a better way. And what is it with those scissors that just won't come apart? If the screw pin cannot be removed then the tension in the ride can't be reset, right? Thanks Cody.
Everything you said sounds pretty darn good to me! With smaller scissors that won't come apart - clamping them can be difficult. You'll need to use the riser block that's included with the scissor attachment. You've probably already figured that out but I'll do a video on that soon.
Thanks a lot Cody!! I have done a few pairs of scissors with the scissor attachment on my Pro. But it’s pretty ironic as I just picked up a new client that is a dressmaker. I just got 5 pairs of scissors in for sharpening, with 10 more coming after that. I got some bigger shears and some really small (2 inch long) shears as well. I also got some hair shears to get sharpened as well. Any plans of making a video on bending scissors and making sure there is enough “resistance” when closing them? I have come across some scissors that need to be “tuned”, along with sharpening.
Brad, You'll probably need to use the riser block to sharpen those smaller scissors. I'll make a video soon demonstrating how the riser block works. Bending the scissors is really not that tough, you can call in and I can have Ben explain to you how we do it. I have another excellent resource I could potentially send you to coach you through it (I'd need to ask his permission first) . The bending process looks kind of crazy (hammering them) and I'm a little nervous about making a video doing it. But I still might give it a shot.
Travis, I will try and do that for you. It's very similar to what I did here. Except I normally begin with the 600 or 1000. Then I deburr in 3 steps, with the 2000/3000/ and 6000 polishing tapes (also sharpening the bevel with these tapes). They're normally sharpened at 40 - 42 degrees (you'll need an angle gauge to set the angle). Also, a lot of hair styling shears come with a convex edge, when you sharpen with the Edge Pro you end up converting them to a flat edge, but I haven't met a hair stylist yet that cared if I converted them. If you know a hair stylist, they probably have some older scissors that they quit using and will probably be willing to let you practice on their retired pair.
Edge Pro Inc. Thank you, that would be very helpful to see if possible! I have done a little practicing on some retired shears, but I was not able to get the shears to "slide cut" as they were before. Maybe that could be a point to adress.Thank you for the instructions, I'll be sure to put these details to practice in my future attempts.
Have you ever just tighten the screw and tell the customer it's sharp now? Maybe make a few cuts on a folded aluminum foil and charge the customer $10 for your work.
i like the way you're explaining things, calm and precise
Nice job as usual!
brilliant system
Thank you for the details Cody, so important to knock off burs inside and out before regular use scissor cutting
You bet, Mike. I hope you got those Gingher's sharpened up.
Excellent video and earned my subscription.
This is a great video with some really useful tips I'd never seen or thought of before.
Thanks, "Edmond"! =)
Great stuff, I'm loving that you guys are putting this stuff out. One follow up, sometimes I take the scissors apart. I welcome any tips on cleaning and lubricating those parts.
On older shears I'm using WD40 and emery paper to clean rust spots off, and gun oil on the bearing surface of the pins. On newer scissors GooGone works well. All this seems ok, but usually when I tell you guys the way I'm doing something you come back with a better way.
And what is it with those scissors that just won't come apart? If the screw pin cannot be removed then the tension in the ride can't be reset, right?
Thanks Cody.
Everything you said sounds pretty darn good to me! With smaller scissors that won't come apart - clamping them can be difficult. You'll need to use the riser block that's included with the scissor attachment. You've probably already figured that out but I'll do a video on that soon.
can you pls. teach in a cuticle nipper, how to sharpen and remove the Gap...
I would love if you could make a smaller version of the apex so it can be more portable becuse the original apex kit is too big for my rucksack
Thanks a lot Cody!! I have done a few pairs of scissors with the scissor attachment on my Pro. But it’s pretty ironic as I just picked up a new client that is a dressmaker. I just got 5 pairs of scissors in for sharpening, with 10 more coming after that. I got some bigger shears and some really small (2 inch long) shears as well. I also got some hair shears to get sharpened as well. Any plans of making a video on bending scissors and making sure there is enough “resistance” when closing them? I have come across some scissors that need to be “tuned”, along with sharpening.
Brad, You'll probably need to use the riser block to sharpen those smaller scissors. I'll make a video soon demonstrating how the riser block works. Bending the scissors is really not that tough, you can call in and I can have Ben explain to you how we do it. I have another excellent resource I could potentially send you to coach you through it (I'd need to ask his permission first) . The bending process looks kind of crazy (hammering them) and I'm a little nervous about making a video doing it. But I still might give it a shot.
Would you show how to sharpen higher end hair styling shears. Possibly some that are coated. Thank you!
Travis, I will try and do that for you. It's very similar to what I did here. Except I normally begin with the 600 or 1000. Then I deburr in 3 steps, with the 2000/3000/ and 6000 polishing tapes (also sharpening the bevel with these tapes). They're normally sharpened at 40 - 42 degrees (you'll need an angle gauge to set the angle). Also, a lot of hair styling shears come with a convex edge, when you sharpen with the Edge Pro you end up converting them to a flat edge, but I haven't met a hair stylist yet that cared if I converted them. If you know a hair stylist, they probably have some older scissors that they quit using and will probably be willing to let you practice on their retired pair.
Edge Pro Inc. Thank you, that would be very helpful to see if possible! I have done a little practicing on some retired shears, but I was not able to get the shears to "slide cut" as they were before. Maybe that could be a point to adress.Thank you for the instructions, I'll be sure to put these details to practice in my future attempts.
Where can I purchase this tool?
Nice! You have a link for that edge pro?
www.edgeproinc.com
I have a pair of heavy duty, razor edge shears for leathercraft. Does this work for them?
I believe it will. If you email me a picture of them to edgepro@gorge.net then I can tell you for sure.
looks like a scissors version of the wicked edge knife sharpener
The EP and scissor attachment has been on the market for better than 25 years.
Kinda of, sort of do
Well who has a sharpener like this lying around??
Hi Dana. Probably not too many have them lying around but I sell them at www.edgeproinc.com
Have you ever just tighten the screw and tell the customer it's sharp now? Maybe make a few cuts on a folded aluminum foil and charge the customer $10 for your work.
LOL - No, never done that!😁
Ronnie here. I realize there are 4 gospels in the bible. Have you ever thought of a gospel to add because buddy you have the credentials
Where can I purchase this tool?
www.edgeproinc.com