topic Re: Need suggestions for sharpening clippers in Garden

Need suggestions for sharpening clippers

luvmyteddy4 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:19:55 GMT

I probably have 3 pair, all dull and handles are stiff. What to sharpen and help with the handles. No sharpener and need to loosen handles.

Really need to trim some bushes and shrubs.

Re: Need suggestions for sharpening clippers

Carmie — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:24:42 GMT

We take our garden tools to ACE Hardware. They sharpen lawn mower and clippers for us.

Re: Need suggestions for sharpening clippers

gardenman — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:34:02 GMT

I just use a small file on mine. You don't need them surgically sharp, so just getting a decent edge is adequate and a small flat file does the job nicely.

Re: Need suggestions for sharpening clippers

patbz — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 14:51:29 GMT

WD40 will loosen your clippers.

Re: Need suggestions for sharpening clippers

JustJazzmom — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:34:10 GMT

Try your local hardware store or see if your local nursery provides those services. The sap is causing your clippers to stick. You may need rubbing alcohol to remove the sap.

If you have Felco's go online to locate their authorized service provider. In NY it's a company/nursery called Amberg's.

Re: Need suggestions for sharpening clippers

Kachina624 — Wed, 08 Apr 2020 16:58:38 GMT

My dad always sharpened tools with a file which also required a vice, not a job for an amateur. I'd ask at a hardware store.