Learn the correct way to sharpen pruning shears

Scissors are one of the tools used by people who have plants . Even if we only have one or two , it will be very important for us to get rid of wilted flowers and dry leaves . But without proper maintenance we will have to get rid of it . How do we avoid this?

It will be very easy when you follow it step by step. We will show you how to sharpen scissors and make them last longer.

What are the parts of pruning shears?

When it comes to scissor maintenance , it is necessary to know each of its component parts and this will help you clean them better :

• Handles : Where the hand rests inside the handle, its design is comfortable, allowing it to be held well . In addition , they may have a safety lock .
• Spring : It is a type of wire that works to open the scissors in a safe way .
• Bolt : It is a part that connects both the blade and the counter blade together .
• Blade : It can be made of steel, which is a very strong and durable material .
• Anti -blade : It is a smaller part of the blade, and it is made of the same material .

How to sharpen pruning shears ?

Pruning shears need sharpening from time to time . If they are not sharpened, sooner rather than later they will give us problems , because they will stop working clean and straight . Not to mention that it would be very annoying to try to prune the plants, or they would be more vulnerable to attack by insects that can become pests and microorganisms that cause diseases , because a poorly made cut heals in a worse and slower way .

So, let's know how to sharpen it :

Materials you will need

It is important to prepare everything that will be used . In this way , we will save time by “ saving everything ” . To sharpen pruning shears , we will need :

• A container of water ( it can be a small bucket , a basin,… anything )
• Small wire brush
• File or sharpening stone
• whitening
• Lubricating oil

Once we have them , it will be time to get to work “ renewing ” our tool .

Step by Step

The step by step to follow is as follows :

1. The first thing we need to do is fill the container with warm water .
2. Next , we remove the remaining dirt on the clippers ( both on the blades and on the moving parts ) using a wire brush .
3. Then, we remove the adjustments provided by the cutting blade from the outside .
4. Then, using a file or sharpening stone , we finish leaving the clipper blade smooth .
5. The next step is to empty the container and refill it with water and bleach, using a ratio of 10:1 (10 parts water to 1 part bleach ). We introduce the scissors for a few seconds and remove .
6. Finally, we apply oil to the entire surface of the metal . Thus, we protect it further , ensuring a longer useful life .

Other pruning shears maintenance tasks

Aside from sharpening it , it is important to clean it after use with water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid . Next , you have to remove all traces of foam with water and dry it with a dry cloth . They should not be left in the sun, especially if you are not sure of their quality, because they can rust .

Last but not least, it should be stored in a cool , dry place until needed again . For example , in a tool box or on a shelf .

As we have seen, sharpening pruning shears is very simple . If we take it as a routine and do it after every use, we can be sure that we will have scissors for a while . 😉