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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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 Posted - Dec 29 2014 : 07:37:35 AM
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I have a couple pair of Gingher sewing scissors that I've sent off to Gingher to be sharpened for only $8 each.
Repair Dept.
Forveson Corp.
322-D Edwardia Dr.
Greensboro, NC 27409
But I also have two pair of Singer scissors that need a new edge. We don't have anyone local that can sharpen them. Does anyone know of a place where I can send my Singer scissors for a professional sharpening? I can give them the occasional dust-up but they're due for a good total re-do.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2014 : 08:24:30 AM
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Let me show my lack of scissor knowledge; I had no idea that scissors had to be sent back to the manufacturer for sharpening. Just thought anyone who knew how could and should do it.
Oh, for the days when the scissor man came by and sharpened scissors, knives, shovels, or whatever needed a keen edge while we waited. I remember his honing wheel and other methods of sharpening.
Sara
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churunga
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marie
Minneapolis
MN
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2014 : 08:37:47 AM
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I take my scissors to the local fabric store and they send them out to be sharpened. Someone at a hardware store should be able to do it also.
Marie, Sister #5142
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16373 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Dec 29 2014 : 09:16:48 AM
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Thanks girls! I will try my local JoAnn's. A few years ago, I took a pair to an local elderly man who sharpened them in his shop but they came back almost unusable. It was as if he just put them on a grinder like you would a shovel or something and the tip on one of the blades was completely ground off. Ouch. I never said anything but thought this time I'd be careful who I took them to.
Yes, wouldn't a traveling tool sharpener be grand! There was a time that in every small town in America you could hear the sound of an anvil at work.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
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Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Dec 29 2014 : 8:02:20 PM
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We actually have a guy, Bob, down here in the Houston area that travels to all the farmer's markets and he'll sharpen items on the spot. He has a cute little van and is the sweetest guy. At one time he had several vans with trained workers and he was looking to franchise out.
Catherine
Sister #76 (2005)
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
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Posted - Dec 30 2014 : 06:13:22 AM
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There is a disabled gentleman in our area that does a great job. His name is Lyle Robinson and his address is 16336 State Highway 150 S, Evanston, WY 82930-9750. His phone number is 307-789-3402.
Sherone
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Dec 30 2014 : 07:52:17 AM
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Thanks Sherone! I think I will give him a call to see if I can send them to him.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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Terralea
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terra
Midland
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Dec 31 2014 : 06:22:54 AM
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Hey Sharone,
I will tell my sister about him as well. She lives in Evanston.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
16373 Posts
MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 10:50:16 AM
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Thanks CJ. I just got my box of sharpened scissors back from Lyle, who Sherone recommended. He did a fabulous job. Now I have all of them (a dozen or so) ready to go! It's a good day when all your scissors are sharp at the same time:)
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 12:39:27 PM
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That reminds me of my dad, whenever he visited, he oiled everything, door hinges, treadle machines, bikes, etc. and sharpened everything, even my axes, shovels, and hoes.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Jan 13 2015 : 12:48:00 PM
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Oh Wowzers! Good to know that Ginghers will re-sharpen their scissors for only$8
And to see that there are several other resources (here) to access.
I have a pair of Ginghers -pinking shears, that are in need of sharpening... I just had not had good luck in the years past.
Thanx for the info.
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Dapple Grey Lady
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty
Goodrich
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2015 : 08:49:48 AM
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Great topic! Thanks for sharing. Nothing like having a sharp scissors. I have needed my Ginghers sharpened for some time and have been very leery of even having them sharpened locally. I was really disappointed when I had a sewing machine fixed once and it came back really overoiled and still didn't work right.
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