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General Information on Sharpening
Scissors and Rotary Cutters

  
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Typical Grinding Media Used

  • 250+ micron abrasives
  • Tormek
    • SB-250 Original Grindstone, graded course
    • DC-250 Diamond Wheel Course
  • Bench Speed Grinder
    • CBN wheel : <100 grit
    • Very friable grindstone : <100 grit
  • Other
    • Sandpaper : <200 grit

Shaping the Tool

Scissors are reshaped very rarely. That could be done when the scissors have a broken point off the end (or other significant damage). But then it does need to be considered if simply replacing them is a better choice.

Rotary cutters are also not reshaped. Frankly, the danger of cutting yourself is too high, so this is NOT recommended.

Typical Grinding Media Used

  • 40-250 micron abrasives
  • Tormek
    • SB-250 Black Grindstone, graded fine
    • DF-250 Diamond Wheel Fine
    • DE-250 Diamond Wheel Extra Fine
  • Sorby ProEdge
    • 120 grit ProEdge Zirconium Belt
    • Pedia ProEdge Diamond Belt
    • 600 grit ProEdge Trizact Belt
    • 1,200 grit ProEdge Trizact Belt
  • Bench Speed Grinder
    • CBN wheel : 150-180 grit

Sharpening the Tool

Scissors and Rotary Cutters should be resharpened as needed. And of course, the tool must be resharpened whenever your spouse gets them back from their cousin (who used them to cut cardboard).