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Nippers, tweezers, scissors are among those tools of the manicure set, without which it is difficult to imagine performing a perfect trim manicure or pedicure at home. The blades of each instrument must be sharp, even, without gaps in order to qualitatively and safely remove the stratum corneum of the cuticle, to give the free edge of the nail plate the desired shape. Even professional manicure tools from well-known brands begin to tear off pieces after some time instead of cutting the nails / cuticles evenly. And cutting tools from conventional manicure / pedicure sets must be sharpened immediately after purchase.

There are three options for solving this problem.
At first, you can use the services of an individual master sharpener who comes to the client's home and grinds the cutting parts of the nippers, tweezers and scissors by hand. As a rule, the master works with a monolayer diamond (with a continuous diamond layer) bar.

Secondly, you can go to a workshop, where a certified specialist will perform professional sharpening of manicure tools using a diamond wheel or in a special machine. In this case, the services will cost more, but the company gives a guarantee for its work (the service life is at least 6-7 months, even with frequent use).

Thirdly, you can turn to the "strong half" of your family for help and sharpening manicure tools at home will save your family budget. And how to properly sharpen scissors and nippers for manicure / pedicure, you will learn from the photo and video materials of this article.

♦ SHARPENING OF MANICURE CUTTERS IN HOME CONDITIONS

You can sharpen the cutter blades with a regular carbon steel file. Choose a file with a uniform grain and tight, fine cut. We recommend "experimenting" with old nail clippers, and if you have an expensive professional tool, it is best to seek help from an experienced specialist.


- in the photo: "cheek", "heel" and joint (hinge) of the pliers

❶ Backlash.
Open the wire cutters, grab one handle and wiggle it from side to side. If there is a backlash, then we put the tool on the work table, put the rod on the rivet of the hinge joint and tap it with a hammer (not hard), constantly checking the result;

❷ Cleaning the swivel joint.
We fully open the nippers and use a folded piece of sandpaper to clean the joints of the joint, first on one side of the tool, then on the other;

❸ Sharpening the entire blade plane.
We put the open nippers on the table with their cheeks and grind the inner cutting edge with smooth unidirectional file movements;

❹ Sharpening the blade corners.
We put the pliers on the cheek parallel to the line of the edge of the table and with smooth unidirectional movements of the file we grind the corner of the cutting edge;

❺ Sharpening of external cutting edges.
Now you need to close the nippers and place them on the table so that the joined cutting edges are at the top. We grind the outer cutting edges along the connection line by reciprocating file movements;

❻ Grinding "cheeks".
Grind the cheeks one by one with unidirectional file movements;

❼ Polishing and lubrication.
At the end of the work, we "go over" the cutting edges of each blade with a polishing bar (8000 grit) so that they become smooth and even. After that, the swivel joint can be lubricated with oil.

♦ SHARPENING OF MANICURE SCISSORS IN HOME CONDITIONS

For work, prepare two grindstones with an abrasiveness of 600 grit and 1500 grit.


- in the photo: joint, cutting edge, lateral and upper plane of the scissors blade.

❶ Backlash.
We put the scissors with sharp edges up, put a small cue ball on the rivet and hit the bit with a hammer. We eliminate the backlash gradually so as not to flatten the rivet too much with one blow;


❷ Lubrication.
After eliminating the backlash, you can lubricate the tool joint from both sides so that the blades move freely and smoothly;


❸ Sharpening blades with 600 grit stone.
We fix the open scissors on a stable surface and sharpen the cutting edge from the side of the upper plane of the blade, moving with a grinding stone of 600 grit in one direction (towards ourselves). First we work with one blade, then move on to the second;

❹ Polishing blades with 1500 grit stone.
With a 1500 grit stone, we move in one direction (towards ourselves), eliminating scratches after sharpening and making the cutting edge of each blade smooth;


❺ Blade tips.
After sharpening, one tip of the blade may come off slightly from the other. In order for the tips to fit snugly together, one of them must be slightly bent with pliers;


❻ Examination.
Stretch a sheet of printer paper between your fingers and try to cut it in the middle with sharpened scissors. The cut should turn out to be even, without "chewed" edges.

♦ SHARPENING OF MANICURE TOOLS WITH THE GRINDING WHEEL

On the grinder, you can sharpen the tool quickly and efficiently. Of course, you must have experience with this type of equipment, as it is easy to injure your hands while spinning the circle. It is best to sharpen your manicure tool blades with a fine-grained diamond grinding wheel.


❶ We eliminate backlash at the very beginning of work. To do this, take a strong rod, place one end at the junction point of the blades, and tap the other end with a hammer (not hard), from time to time checking the working stroke of the tool;

❷ First we sharpen the blades from the inside, and then from the outside (taking into account the cutting angle). Set the minimum speed of the diamond wheel in the machine. We draw along a rotating circle with the edge of the blade in one direction (from beginning to end, the contact patch is no more than 0.3 mm);

❸ Turn off the machine, wipe the tool and use a polishing bar with an abrasiveness of 8000 grit to level the edges of the blade, ground in the machine.

♦ HOW TO CHECK THE QUALITY OF SHARPENING?

Scissors.
The cutting surface of the tool after sharpening should be smooth, and the edge of each blade should be even. Be sure to check the travel of the blades and make sure that there is no play at all, but the blades close / open smoothly, at the same time, without unnecessary effort.

Test: Take a sheet of printer paper (or a piece of electrical tape), pull it between your fingers. With sharpened scissors blades, cut the stretched canvas in the middle. If a clear cut remains on the paper without torn, not jaded edges, then the tool is ready to work.

Cuticle nippers and nippers.
Make sure the edges of the blades are straight and smooth on both sides and there is no gap between the cutting edges. Take the tool by the handles and move it up / down slightly. If you find a backlash in the joint of the nippers, then be sure to ask the master to eliminate it, since during a trim manicure you can injure the periungual rollers with sharp blades.

Test: Take a piece of a thick plastic bag, pull it between your fingers and make a cut with sharpened wire cutters. The edges of the cut should be clear and straight.

♦ VIDEO MATERIALS

Many people choose to throw away scissors that are already dull. But it's better to learn how to sharpen scissors, and thereby significantly save on their purchase.

Indeed, now on the shelves of the store you can buy only modern Chinese unreliable fakes.

Stationery and cutting scissors are the easiest to sharpen. It is much more difficult to sharpen a manicure set. Before sharpening them, you need to make sure that the malfunction is associated with bluntness.

It is quite possible that they simply have a weakened axis of attachment, where a bolt or a simple rivet is mainly used. It is enough just to tighten the bolt.

If the screw is tightly tightened, and the scissors still do not cut well, then sharpen the heel-stop, which is located near the hole with the bolt.

Do not try to close the blades, as this will aggravate the situation.

If a rivet is used at the junction, then tighten it. But before that, open the scissors and place them on any metal object.

Then, using a barb, flatten the rivet and check how well the blades fit together.

If after the actions taken, nothing has changed, then you will need to sharpen the scissors at home.

Procedure

In order to sharpen scissors, you need to use a sharpening stone. You can find it at many hardware stores.

Most types of stones have two different sides, one of which is fine-grained and the other is rough. You need to take advantage of the rough side first.

How to sharpen scissors yourself? The algorithm includes several steps.

1. Place the whetstone on a cloth and slightly dampen it with water.
2. If a bolt is used as a fastener on the scissors, then disassemble them. If using a rivet, open the blades as wide as possible.
3. Make sure that the factory-cut incline is observed. Don't change it. It is required to lay the blade in such a way that its plane tilts away from itself.
4. Make sure that the chamfer is parallel to the surface of the block.
5. Sharpen your scissors correctly, slowly drive the blades along their entire length and only in one direction.
6. Once you've sharpened them on the rough side of the stone, start sharpening on the other side. Follow the same steps.

When you're finished sharpening, test the scissors on a piece of cloth. If they are well sharpened, then without any problems they will evenly cut the material by weight.

Sharpening nail scissors: how to do it right

To sharpen your nail scissors correctly, you need to use a small block that has a fine grain.

Give preference to sharpening stones with diamond grit.

Manicure scissors can be sharpened in the same way as simple ones. But this should be done as carefully as possible.

This is especially true for sharpening the slope of the cutting chamfer, since it differs from others.

If you have blunt nail scissors with curved blades, it is easier to buy new ones.

The only thing that can be tweaked in them is the bolt.

How to sharpen garden shears

To sharpen your garden shears yourself, you need to take them apart.

1. First unwind them. This will be required to sharpen the blades along their entire length.
2. To sharpen the lower concave blade, use a whetstone whose radius is not more than 3.5 cm.

All other actions are similar to those described above.

Fast methods

In order not to waste time on parsing and turning the presented tool, you can use the following methods.

1. Sandpaper. Find a small piece of this material, fold it in half with the rubbed side facing up. Start cutting the paper, about 15 strips. In the same way, you can use abrasive material on fabric, metal wool.
2. Aluminium foil. Take a sheet up to 25 cm in size and fold it several times. Then start cutting it.
3. Glass jar or bottle. If you want to sharpen small scissors, you can use the neck of the bottle. Place open scissors in the neck of the bottle and begin to carefully connect the rings.
4. Sewing needle cutting. It will help you sharpen your nail scissors.

How to use the tool correctly

In order for the presented instrument to retain its sharpness for a long time, one should adhere to some recommendations.

1. If you use scissors to cut fabric, use the tool for that purpose only. Then they do not need to cut fish, cardboard and other objects.
2. Other scissors are used to cut zippers and metal strands.
3. If you use them to cook food, to care for plants and nails, then disinfect them regularly.

The main thing is not to boil the scissors, but treat them with a simple antiseptic. Otherwise, they will quickly become dull and rusty. Do not forget to lubricate them every six months.

Numerous manufacturers of men's accessories and shaving accessories offer disposable and reusable machines with quality blades. But sooner or later, any blade will begin to lose its properties, especially if you do not provide the machine with decent care, proper operation and storage. In this regard, experts offer many techniques for sharpening machine blades, many of them can be used at home.

Many men know how to sharpen a razor at home, since several old ways have been practiced for many years. To date, many new ideas have been invented that also sharpen blades quickly and easily, extending their life. It is only important to follow all the subtleties and instructions, otherwise you can damage the sharp cutting surface.

Many men believe that sharpening blades for a machine tool is an unlikely or completely useless exercise. Especially considering the fact that there is a huge range of new blades and cassettes on sale in stores. In fact, high quality shaving razors cost a lot of money, as do the blades for such models. Therefore, experts recommend saving money and sharpening the blades, unless, of course, you use a cheap disposable razor.

Have you ever sharpened a shaving machine?

YesNo

Only a few types of razors can be sharpened in such ways:

• disposable machine;
• reusable razors with cassettes;
• T shaped machines.

If, in addition to proper application and care, sharpening of the blades is carried out, a man can provide himself with a high-quality wet shave and save money on buying a machine or blades. Otherwise, the blades will not only cut the hairs poorly and pull them out, but also scrape off the top layer of the skin. An important condition for sharpening is compliance with the instructions for all stages, otherwise you can dull the cutting surface even more.

For reference! If a man does not have the skills and knowledge of how to sharpen razor blades, you can contact a specialist who has a razor blade sharpening machine and other professional sharpening devices in his arsenal.

Step by step guide

To date, the most relevant request from men in forums and communities is as follows - how to sharpen the blades of a Vest razor. This manufacturer offers quality machines with replaceable cassettes, which you can easily extend the shelf life yourself, without the help of a specialist. Most often, two devices are practiced for such an action - this is a pyramid razor blade sharpener or ordinary denim.

You can make a pyramid yourself from a material that is incapable of magnetization, for example, plexiglass or cardboard. It is fixed with glue or tape; metal fasteners are prohibited. Further, sharpening is performed as follows:

• mark the pyramid on a hard, straight surface;
• then the pyramid is oriented to the cardinal points;
• razor blades should be placed along the pyramid in the north-south direction;
• the blades should lie in this state under the pyramid for 6-8 hours.

The same method can be used to sharpen blades for cassette razors such as Gillette and other brands.

Many men have been successfully practicing the technique for many years, noting its ease of use and high efficiency. Using a special device from RazorPit or Zattoch, the blades on the cassette or removable blades are sharpened as follows:

• a little shaving gel is applied to the surface of the device;
• further along the abrasive surface, but in the opposite direction, as during shaving, perform movements with the machine;
• do 25-30 such movements at a time;
• at the end, the machine and the working attachment will need to be rinsed with water.

It will be enough only 5-10 minutes of such manipulations to reanimate the blades of the machine and give the shaving tool a second life. This will not only save financial resources, but also provide a man with a high-quality and effective shave of his stubble and mustache without irritation and other consequences.

Tools at hand to help

If a man does not like a device such as a razor sharpener, you can use available tools, such as denim. This is one of the first methods that was invented by men many years ago. It is enough just to turn the fabric inside out, and then hold the machine with blades inside against the line of the fabric thread 30-40 times, but without pressure.

Another handy method is a leather belt, and the sharpening of the blades follows the same scenario as with denim. You need to choose a belt that will not have frayed areas and creases, otherwise the surface of the blades will be broken. You need to move the blades along the belt from its seamy side. This will preserve the integrity of the painted side of the belt while improving the functionality of the machine.

Is it important to use special devices?

In fact, any razor sharpener you choose must be approved by experts, such as a leather belt, pyramid or denim. Other unfamiliar techniques and untested improvised tools can easily damage the integrity of the blades, since we are talking about a metal plate with a thickness of 0.5 mm or less. Despite the fact that there are many razor sharpeners sold on the Internet, only a few really do it.

Output

Shaving accessories all have their own service life, which depends on the materials of production of the machine itself and the quality of the blades in it. Disposable machines are used no more than 1-3 times, but T-shaped razors and reusable machines will last longer if the cutting parts are changed in time. And in order not to spend money on the purchase of new "feathers", you can sharpen them in a timely manner. To do this, you may need a special device, as well as a pyramid from available tools, a leather strap or denim.

Scissors are the second most commonly used cutting object in the kitchen after a knife. Without them, it is quite difficult to butcher fish, some parts of bird carcasses, etc. But, unlike the specified "king of the kitchen", the zone of their use goes far beyond the boundaries of this territory. After all, scissors are also garden, tailor, manicure, hairdressing, etc. Depending on their purpose, they have a different shape and size. With frequent use, the blades become dull. Therefore, you have to think: is it possible and how to sharpen scissors at home? The tips presented in this article will help you solve this problem. Surely some of them will come in handy due to their simplicity and availability of use, and they will be used by housewives if necessary.

Method one: how to carry out preliminary sharpening "hastily"

It is possible that neither special materials nor appropriate sharpening devices are at hand. In addition, the problem must be resolved quickly and urgently. After all, there are situations, for example, when you urgently need to finish the dress, and the scissors began to "chew" the fabric. In this case, take an ordinary needle and, as it were, cut it, passing the blades with some effort. For these purposes, you can use a thin glass object (bottleneck) or some kind of iron rod. Of course, this method, how to sharpen scissors, does not provide a 100% quality result. But for a while, you can still feel in practice the tangible sharpness of the blades.

Method two: how to sharpen scissors using sandpaper

The technology for carrying out the work will be similar to the tips described above. To do this, take a small piece of emery cloth and dissect it with scissors in different directions. You can also rub the blades with the specified material, applying light pressure from above. In this case, it is necessary to use coarse-grained material, which is easier to process. Be sure to take into account when working that the sharpening area is the outer edges of the scissors. The inner surface must not be rubbed, otherwise it is possible not to "cure" the instrument, but to spoil it. These two options for sharpening scissors are quite simple and affordable. But to make the result better, you can use other methods.

Method three: use a file

There are special bars with which you can sharpen not only but also scissors. These also include various. For processing, the blades are carried out several times on the specified object, which lies on a flat surface. With one hand, you need to press the bar to the table, and with the other, move the scissors (leaning the outer side of the tip) in the direction from the handles to the ends. They act a little differently when using a file. It will take some time to sharpen the scissors well. In one hand (working) the file is held by the handle, in the other - open scissors. You can rest the tip against any non-slip surface for support. After a few strokes, gently try the sharpness of the blade surface with your finger.

Method four: how to sharpen scissors using special tools and devices

There are several types of processing devices. First of all, these are, of course, special machines. By lightly pressing the blade against the rotating disc, sharpening occurs. Of course, this requires a certain skill and skill. There is also a risk of injury to your fingers, therefore, under no circumstances should children be allowed to operate these devices. A simpler and very convenient device, especially for direct use by women, is a knife and scissor sharpener sold in supermarkets and hardware stores. Just one movement - and the blades will be sharp without any additional processing. Therefore, it will be very useful for the hostess to have such an item at hand.

Sharpening in several stages

So, having studied all the options described, still how to sharpen the scissors correctly? If there are no special factory devices in the household, it is recommended to carry out the work in several stages to obtain the best result. To do this, remove accumulated dirt from the blades with a cotton swab or cloth soaked in solvent before machining. Depending on the purpose of the scissors, this can be soil, food residues, paint, fine fabric dust, etc. Removing the foreign layer will provide the best result. Then use a file or a coarse block first. After that, use coarse sandpaper and then fine sandpaper to secure the result. Finally, slightly tighten the bolt holding the blades together. Indeed, perhaps this was the main reason that the scissors do not want to "obey" the master.

Everything! The implement is ready to go!