Scissor Sharpening

[me2]

I need to sharpen the household scissors, but I've heard the geometry is unusually complex and should be left to pro's. I've also read there is a scissor sharpening certificate. This I think applies to hair dressors scissors. Are they that complicated? Can I sharpen my own scissors and not do some damage that I won't even be aware of?

 

[THE PUNISHER]

i need to sharpen the household scissors, but i've heard the geometry is unusually complex and should be left to pro's. I've also read there is a scissor sharpening certificate. This i think applies to hair dressors scissors. Are they that complicated? Can i sharpen my own scissors and not do some damage that i won't even be aware of?

got a vise and a file,itz not the best but it will work.........

 

[1066vik]

take a sharpie.
make the actual cutting edge black with it.
use any medium or fine grit stone to remove all the black.
(I prefer diamond stones, but that's just personal prefrence - I've also done this with an arkansas oilstone)
once you've done this with both blades, go back and do a quick light pass or 2 on the backside of the blades (absolutely flat)to remove the burr.
as long as you have a steady hand, and don't go all wonky, you should have a useable edge when you're done.

you can also do this with a lansky or sharpmaker - the trick is getting your angle so perfect it takes off the black marker evenly.

 

[me2]

Should/can the backs be lapped like on a chisel? I was actually going to use the finest 1x30 belt on my belt sander I can find, then lap the back. There are some large nicks to get out. My wife tried to cut picture wire to hang garland for the holidays.

 

[hitman302]

I have heard and seen in practice folks sharpening scissors by cutting folded foil. It is supposedly a great way to get the job done.