Paul after watching your video I bought a pair of really rusty shears from a car boot sale for 50p Followed your lesson and they cut first class like new This is a great and rewarding video Thank you😮😊😊😊
I just watched Paul sharpen scissors/shears for the last 25+ minutes (2 different videos), with not a lapse in attention. Outstanding material. Thank you again, sir, for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
I discovered the wonderful resource that is Mr. Paul Sellers through this video - it honestly changed my life! For 40 years, I knew woodworking with hand tools could be done - our ancestors did that for centuries. I couldn't find a resource like Mr. Sellers anywhere in the US. Thankfully the internet has introduced him to the world, I have never seen one individual with so much common sense. I needed a refresher today - thanks for all you and your people do, and keep up the good work!!
Hi Paul, thanks for sharing your knowl👍 I've had my shears a few years and always cleaned and oiled them after use. I used them last week and found that they didn't cut as cleanly as they used to. I have followed your video, with a tool I bought in a local garden center and after about ten minutes, I have a lovely sharp set of shears again. I will make sure to keep them maintained in good order from now on. Thanks again 😊
Thank you Paul! I came in from gardening with a rusty set of shears that were not cutting properly. They looked just like yours - complete with rust. I did everything you suggested including the oil and went back to the garden. Better than new for cutting!
I'm a long time follower both here on YT and on WWMC, and I've never seen this video, while I've browsed the channel many many times. This weekend I'm planning to do some garden work and I knew I'd have to sharpen my shears but wasn't completely sure how. And here comes TH-cam's algorithm to recommend this video, which is, as always, so informative it leaves me without questions and completely confident. Thank you, Paul.
Ok let's get sharpening. I came to watch this video because I wanted to see how it's done, I didn't expect this to be that easy, or maybe it is because it is explained by legendary Paul Sellers!
Keith Peters "I have no immediate need for this, but it's always calming somehow to watch Paul work." Agreed. Good video. Nicely and steadily presented. I wish there were more like this. Subbed and saved..
Excellent video Paul. I've had a pair of garden shears I've wanted to sharpen for a friend but didn't have the information and the confidence. Your tutorial has provided me with both. Many thanks
Thanks for your video. Really helpful, particularly the way you made it clear which part of the blades to file. I now have a pair of sharpened shears, ready for action
Exactly how I do. I was going to make a video on shear sharpening, I don't need to now after seeing yours, lovely voice too. As stated in comments below just like Jack Hargreaves. Well done.
I tried your method of sharpening scissors that I was ready to throw out and I must say that I'm glad I watched you video. The scissors came out sharper than when I bought them Thank you for your videos and please keep making them
I found an old, rusted pair of Corona hand clippers in an overgrown garden that I was weeding. They must have been out in the rain and elements for years, but I’m confident that I can use this method and restore them. Thanks!
Thank you for the tips on how to sharpen it will save me time and money now I know how to sharpen them no more trips to the shops thank you again it's so easy when you see it done
Thank you Paul for the tutorial. Pace and clarity of your delivery was perfect. Normally I would skip through a 9 min video, HOWEVER this was really engaging. Had to subscribe 👌
Mr. Sellers, before I watched your very helpful video, I sharpened at an angle. You are 100% correct that they will not cut. Can I fix this? I have an old pair passed down in family and I need to preserve them since they aren't made like this anymore.
Thanks. Very useful. Nice and sharp. Better to grease the nut (called a Nyloc btw) and bolt when reassembling, oil the faces around the pivot before reassembling. And lose the adjustable spanner (use a proper spanner!) Loved you delivery. Cheers
I've watched this - even though I know how to sharpen shears, just because I love Paul's presentation style. Personally, I'd use a 1/2 round file on the wavy edge - to each his own.
0:00-1:03 - introduction/explaining what will be done 1:03-3:05 - taking off rust with a 250 grit sand paper and then (if i am not mistaken) a steel brush.
You make it look so easy, mister! I've got a shears that just bend the grass... not only because of the lack of sharp, but because it has its blades non lined-up. Do you know how to fix that problem? Greetings from Mexico!
Excellent content, my friend. FYI: I've read that mineral oil is better for finishing and lubrication. It's less foreign to plant material than petroleum based products.
It's funny, I really enjoy Paul's work as a lifetime of experience. Just funny, because when he restores woodworking tools, they are always good tools to start with, even the scissors he sharpened were really well made ones. As a gardener since a boy, I would throw those shears out. I'm not saying that Paul should, it's his tools and he knows what he's doing. I'd restore an old pair of Spears and Jacksons, if inherited, with straight blades (one notch at the back for light pruning if needed while shearing), which are better for hedges, but just a better pair of starter shears overall (also more of an angle between blades and handle than those had, which is better for flattening tops, the same using them other way around when working with hands above your head). I prefer shearing by hand to with power-tools every time for the much better finish.
Hi Paul - started trying to sharpen my dad's old shears which seem pretty well made. I noticed that as I slowly close the blades, they meet at the tip and the heel but in the middle (longitudinally) there is a gap. Is this how they're designed or do I have bent blades? Not sure if I should attempt to take that out. To be clear, the hollow is along the length - not across the width of the blade.
Thanks I will see if I have a diamond file. The vice grip I do not have to hold my shears in place though. I don't have much workbench space. Any other suggestions to hold it in place? I like to do more of the trimming and my husband does the lawn care.
Fleur D: This is a bit late but you can use a couple of "C" clamps to fasten the blade to a plank, put the plank on a chair, kneel on the plank and hold the file vertically. Or just clamp it to the kitchen table or garden chair.
Thanks for the helpful video. I love watching you work. Lots to learn by watching a pro do things right. By the way, nice hand planes, Hopefully you've got videos on using them too.
My new ARS-KR 1000 shears came with a small back bevel on both blades. I wanted to take note of the angles for later sharpening, so had a close look with a microscope. They cut wonderfully, though. I can't find any information anywhere why you'd want to sharpen shears with a back bevel and whether I'd need to replicate it when sharpening.
That was very useful, thank you. I hate wasting old tools. What kind of oil do you use? Would you buy the file and diamond file anywhere in particular or just visit the local hardware store?
Thanks a lot for the tips. Should teach like that in schools to help youngsters(and many adults) to maintain and reuse stuff 👍
Paul after watching your video I bought a pair of really rusty shears from a car boot sale for 50p
Followed your lesson and they cut first class like new
This is a great and rewarding video
Thank you😮😊😊😊
This is probably the best video on how to sharpen yard tools. Other videos digress on how to clean your tools. Thank you Sir Paul.
I just watched Paul sharpen scissors/shears for the last 25+ minutes (2 different videos), with not a lapse in attention.
Outstanding material. Thank you again, sir, for sharing your wealth of knowledge.
"Get rid of the rust, just get rid of it. Rust is always a sign of neglect." 1:42
That's pure poetry! Amazing video, thank you!
I utilize my brass brushes on my drill ,,,,,it works much faster and easier!
@@glhoelscher I think you rounded the edge.
I discovered the wonderful resource that is Mr. Paul Sellers through this video - it honestly changed my life! For 40 years, I knew woodworking with hand tools could be done - our ancestors did that for centuries. I couldn't find a resource like Mr. Sellers anywhere in the US. Thankfully the internet has introduced him to the world, I have never seen one individual with so much common sense. I needed a refresher today - thanks for all you and your people do, and keep up the good work!!
Hi Paul, thanks for sharing your knowl👍 I've had my shears a few years and always cleaned and oiled them after use. I used them last week and found that they didn't cut as cleanly as they used to. I have followed your video, with a tool I bought in a local garden center and after about ten minutes, I have a lovely sharp set of shears again. I will make sure to keep them maintained in good order from now on. Thanks again 😊
Thank you Paul! I came in from gardening with a rusty set of shears that were not cutting properly. They looked just like yours - complete with rust. I did everything you suggested including the oil and went back to the garden. Better than new for cutting!
I'm a long time follower both here on YT and on WWMC, and I've never seen this video, while I've browsed the channel many many times. This weekend I'm planning to do some garden work and I knew I'd have to sharpen my shears but wasn't completely sure how. And here comes TH-cam's algorithm to recommend this video, which is, as always, so informative it leaves me without questions and completely confident. Thank you, Paul.
I find Paul Weller informative ,makes jobs easy to tackle and very soothing to listen to .Thank you for sharing your knowledge
He was great in The Jam too! Sorry, just a joke. No sarcasm intended.
Having watched this ive just brought 2 pairs of shears back to life, great vid, thanks very much.
I have no immediate need for this, but it's always calming somehow to watch Paul work.
I like his accent.
It's a bit ASMR'ish isn't it.
Neither did I when I first watched but I do now!
Straight edges, double bevels and very rusty with wooden handles.
Challenge accepted.
I watched this with a glass of wine in hand. Very relaxing. The gardening can wait.....
Had a good giggle tx
Lol
😂😂😂😂
I would not be able to maintain my small tools and wood crafts without help from Paul Sellers well explained instructions ...Thank you sir very much.
Ok let's get sharpening. I came to watch this video because I wanted to see how it's done, I didn't expect this to be that easy, or maybe it is because it is explained by legendary Paul Sellers!
Keith Peters
"I have no immediate need for this, but it's always calming somehow to watch Paul work."
Agreed. Good video. Nicely and steadily presented.
I wish there were more like this.
Subbed and saved..
My shears have been given a new lease of life thanks to this video. Thank you!
Excellent video Paul. I've had a pair of garden shears I've wanted to sharpen for a friend but didn't have the information and the confidence. Your tutorial has provided me with both.
Many thanks
That was a treat. Thank you Paul. You are a great teacher 👍
I would love to see Paul sharpen a kitchen knife! Great video as always gentleman.
There is something about his delivery that reminded me of the wonderfully laconic Jack Hargreaves ...
Thanks for your video. Really helpful, particularly the way you made it clear which part of the blades to file. I now have a pair of sharpened shears, ready for action
Exactly how I do.
I was going to make a video on shear sharpening, I don't need to now after seeing yours, lovely voice too. As stated in comments below just like Jack Hargreaves.
Well done.
Now those will be the sharpest tool in the shed.
Man, you look very professional at what you’re doing, good job mate 👍
SHEER MAGIC !!
Paul's videos - a cut above the others !!
Great presentation. Gives me confidence to do the job and save 15 dollars from paying someone else to do it. Bravo Paul
That was a great instructional video. Your style is very easy to listen to. Cheers!
I tried your method of sharpening scissors that I was ready to throw out and I must say that I'm glad I watched you video.
The scissors came out sharper than when I bought them
Thank you for your videos and please keep making them
Thanks for this. I think I'll go, umm, redo my garden shear sharpening of last week.
Thank you for sharing the info about sharpening shears. I've been worried about doing it wrong, but you have given me the confidence to give it a go.
Thanks Paul. You made that look so easy. Looking forward to sharpening an old pair of shears I have laying around.
I found an old, rusted pair of Corona hand clippers in an overgrown garden that I was weeding. They must have been out in the rain and elements for years, but I’m confident that I can use this method and restore them. Thanks!
Thank you for the tips on how to sharpen it will save me time and money now I know how to sharpen them no more trips to the shops thank you again it's so easy when you see it done
This video is excellent
Shows the easy and best way of sharpening
Thank you😊😊😊
Excellent video - addresses a very practical problem and shows that the solution is rather simple.
Thanks
That's amazing! Thanks for the tips. I need to do all of mine!
Thank you Paul for the tutorial. Pace and clarity of your delivery was perfect. Normally I would skip through a 9 min video, HOWEVER this was really engaging. Had to subscribe 👌
Cheers mate, really enjoyed the educational video and appreciate you sharing your skills. all the best Simon.
I have a lot of work to do this week between the hedge clippers and old scissors. Great videos. Thanks
Very clear conscience way of sharpening garden shears😊😊😊😮
Thank you🤓👌
I've tried it. Now it's a pleasure to use my garden shears. Thanks for the video.
Excellent video. Watching from Michigan, USA.
Great, not a wasted word. Thank you, I learned so much.
Mr. Sellers, before I watched your very helpful video, I sharpened at an angle. You are 100% correct that they will not cut. Can I fix this? I have an old pair passed down in family and I need to preserve them since they aren't made like this anymore.
Excellent, thanks for a very lovely tutorial and for your gentle voice!
Just enjoy seeing you sharpening this garden scissors
Wonderful video..clear, good visuals, great explanations. A joy to learn from.
About as clear and ‘Can do’ as anyone could make it . Thanks👍👍
Fascinating, helpful and restful. Oh for a long bench and a vice! Thank you.
Maintenance of loppers
Thanks. Very useful. Nice and sharp. Better to grease the nut (called a Nyloc btw) and bolt when reassembling, oil the faces around the pivot before reassembling. And lose the adjustable spanner (use a proper spanner!) Loved you delivery. Cheers
I never saw a wavy etch on the shear and I thought Paul is going to grind it flat and straight. Nice work bringing that shear back to life
Brilliant and completely the opposite of what I was thinking of doing using a grinder! Thankyou
I've watched this - even though I know how to sharpen shears, just because I love Paul's presentation style. Personally, I'd use a 1/2 round file on the wavy edge - to each his own.
Thanks very Much..
I've just bought an Old scythe ...and now need to use my Old Shears...
0:00-1:03 - introduction/explaining what will be done
1:03-3:05 - taking off rust with a 250 grit sand paper and then (if i am not mistaken) a steel brush.
I wish I could give a double thumbs up! Great video. Thanks
Not over cooked like some videos that polish the blades to mirror finish...pure function
Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Your expertise is obvious and the videos to the point and enjoyable.
THANKS Paul, I have two pairs of garden shears that need this re-sharpening care.
thanks helpful,do you have to sharpen new shears before first use ,got some last summer used them to cut grass round young trees they didn't work
Thanks for this. Going to give my old set go now. Was going to replace them :)
I enjoyed this and I learned something thank you. You saved my old shears :)
Thank you Paul, enjoyable and informative. I have no excuse now!
I like your shop n all those tools. If it were possible I'd really like to work there.
You make it look so easy, mister!
I've got a shears that just bend the grass... not only because of the lack of sharp, but because it has its blades non lined-up. Do you know how to fix that problem?
Greetings from Mexico!
This is great. I'm going to do this right now. Love this channel.
Thank you.Very useful.Learned a lot.
Excellent content, my friend. FYI: I've read that mineral oil is better for finishing and lubrication. It's less foreign to plant material than petroleum based products.
so simple and yet so effective thanks for sharing your skills
It's funny, I really enjoy Paul's work as a lifetime of experience.
Just funny, because when he restores woodworking tools, they are always good tools to start with, even the scissors he sharpened were really well made ones.
As a gardener since a boy, I would throw those shears out. I'm not saying that Paul should, it's his tools and he knows what he's doing.
I'd restore an old pair of Spears and Jacksons, if inherited, with straight blades (one notch at the back for light pruning if needed while shearing), which are better for hedges, but just a better pair of starter shears overall (also more of an angle between blades and handle than those had, which is better for flattening tops, the same using them other way around when working with hands above your head). I prefer shearing by hand to with power-tools every time for the much better finish.
at 4:50, it seems that you are filing at a 90 degree angle to the blade. Am I seeing it correctly?
Love a sharp tool! Enjoyed the video!
Chris
Brilliant as ever Paul!
Thank you. Very clearly explained and helpful.
excellent video, thank you, I will get sharpening now
Great technique!
Nicely presented - very helpful
Paul can sharpen anything !
Awesome Video Paul
Thank's for helping me learn to sharpen our garden shears. I can do this now! yvonne :)
I'll definitely try this. Thank you Sir.🇮🇳
Hello, great video! Just wondering..... I always oil the faces before assembly...... Cheers mate.
Cool I have a set like that and I want to sharpen them. Cheers
Very helpful. Who is the acoustic guitarist, in the background? Nice playing!
Thank you for a great, informative and well explained video
Sam
Just what I needed, very informative and helpful, many thanks.
Thank you: excellent tutorial!
Hi Paul - started trying to sharpen my dad's old shears which seem pretty well made. I noticed that as I slowly close the blades, they meet at the tip and the heel but in the middle (longitudinally) there is a gap. Is this how they're designed or do I have bent blades? Not sure if I should attempt to take that out. To be clear, the hollow is along the length - not across the width of the blade.
Do you have a video on sharpening jointer blades?
thanks Paul for this. video quite useful
Thanks I will see if I have a diamond file. The vice grip I do not have to hold my shears in place though. I don't have much workbench space. Any other suggestions to hold it in place? I like to do more of the trimming and my husband does the lawn care.
Hi Fleur. The whole thing relies on a secure grip and i have no alternative to offer you because it becomes a safety issue.
Fleur D:
This is a bit late but you can use a couple of "C" clamps to fasten the blade to a plank, put the plank on a chair, kneel on the plank and hold the file vertically.
Or just clamp it to the kitchen table or garden chair.
@@Paul.Sellers I have a vice now. Thanks.
@@bertkutoob I have those thanks.
Thank you, all makes sense and very informative.
Excellent Paul, thanks
Thanks for the helpful video. I love watching you work. Lots to learn by watching a pro do things right. By the way, nice hand planes, Hopefully you've got videos on using them too.
Very Interesting, ''a back bevel wont cut'' Does this apply to a lawnmower blade as well?
My new ARS-KR 1000 shears came with a small back bevel on both blades. I wanted to take note of the angles for later sharpening, so had a close look with a microscope. They cut wonderfully, though. I can't find any information anywhere why you'd want to sharpen shears with a back bevel and whether I'd need to replicate it when sharpening.
That was very useful, thank you. I hate wasting old tools. What kind of oil do you use? Would you buy the file and diamond file anywhere in particular or just visit the local hardware store?
Many Thanks, excellent video
Brilliant! Thanks
Excellent... I learned a lot.