Does anyone know how or where to get fly tying scissors sharpened.
Scissors
Does anyone know how or where to get fly tying scissors sharpened.
Talk to a barber or hairdresser about it, then have your scissors sharpened by the same person/company.
Replaceable Blades
I purchased a pair of scissors from AC Moore called "Mundial". These scissors are not "fly tying" scissors but nevertheless they are excellent for this use. The model is called "thread clippers" that has a ring for the ring finger. The blades are replaceable, hence no need to sharpen, and the scissors are inexpensive. Look on-line to get an idea of what I'm talking about.
http://www.mundialusa.com/
woodenlegs -
I haven't had occasion to try it, but I did watch a fellow sharpen his scissors blades simply by cutting through a couple layers of tin foil a couple times.
Like I said, I haven't tried it, but I will say this fellow is a very good fly tier, ties a lot, and demonstrated the technique with a couple different pair of scissors - and it definitely worked for him the way he did it.
John
The fish are always right.
I used to work in a warehouse and they sell scissor sharpeners they are made by Accusharp here is their website http://www.accusharp.com/ hope this helps
Are the blades serrrated?...makes a difference.
I've asked several barbers about scissor sharpening over the years. The shears they use are often very expensive (some over $400 each) and are likewise expensive to have professionally sharpened. From the responses I've received, the cost of sharpening one of these shears equals or exceeds what the average tyer is willing to spend on new scissors.
Good evening,
Scissors
Why don't you sharpen your own, I do about once a week.
Its easy and very simple,
kind regards,
UB
Uncle Barry
I would sharpen my own if I had what it takes, what do I need?
Jerry McKaughan
Pottsville, AR 72858
been using a pair of Anvil for three years and they remain nice and sharp. I have three pair of Dr.Slick and all need sharpening big time. I will check out the sharpener place.
Oh, Tiemco make scissors that stay sharp, too at least mine has.
Sharpning Scissors
To start, you need a pair of dull scissors,
a Fine whet stone, and some light machine oil.
The trick to sharpening scissors is to only sharpen on the top flats.
Never put the large face on the stone.
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