Pinking Shears
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Has anyone had pinking shears sharpened? Was it successful? I have three pairs which are not cutting well although they are good makes. Also does anyone have experience of someone in England who does a good job on them. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Sanpot
Has anyone had pinking shears sharpened? Was it successful? I have three pairs which are not cutting well although they are good makes. Also does anyone have experience of someone in England who does a good job on them. Thanks.
From a discussion the other day ... what about using a rotary cutter with a pinking shear blade?
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I really would like my 8yr old grand-daughter use them. I am reluctant to let her use a rotary cutter yet.~She has just started - today we made bunting. But thanks for the suggestion.
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Gingher, for instance, will sharpen their brand of scissors in their North carolina location. Just google it.
http://www.gingher.com/pages/repair-and-maintenance/4/
I haven't had my Gingher pinkers sharpened, but have had other shears of theirs done with great satisfaction.
Jan in VA
http://www.gingher.com/pages/repair-and-maintenance/4/
I haven't had my Gingher pinkers sharpened, but have had other shears of theirs done with great satisfaction.
Jan in VA
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i have my great grandmother's pinking shears- she passed away 60 some years ago- she passed them on to my grandma, who gave them to me- i have had them sharpened twice in the 30 years i've had them- i love those shears! find a good reputable person- who specializes in them- not everyone who sharpens shears has experience with pinking shears- and the wrong person can ruin them- the right person however can make them good and sharp for many years
#8
My husband sharpens mine with a chainsaw file. I wouldn't try it myself, but he has been sharpening chainsaws for a long time. I have a pair that belonged to my Grandma, they were really dull. Hubby used the file and they are very sharp now.
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