How to fix a cross-threaded your wood-burning tool.   Here’s what you’ll need: Plier or Channel locks #8-32NC Steel Tap Clean tip Safety goggles   First, the wood burner MUST be cold before you start! If your wood-burning tool got cross-threaded and you can’t insert the tip all the way, it gets stuck partway in, Read more about Cross Threaded[…]

Cleaning Always wipe off your scissors before first use with a soft dry fabric cloth, especially in the hinge area. Repeat the process after every use, thoroughly wipe down your scissors, removing any dirt or lint from the blades. Make sure you open and close your scissors a bit during the cleaning process to make Read more about Cleaning[…]

Open your scissors and place several small drops of oil on the pivot between the blades and on the front and back sides of the adjustment nut. (Check out the oil placement guide above if you’re not sure where to start.) After applying the oil, work the scissors open and closed until the blades move Read more about Lubrication[…]

Shears must stay away from damp or moist places. Store them in a good-ventilate and dry place, to prevent them from getting wet, and where they won’t be knocked off onto the floor – preferably tucked away in the protective sheath and box provided. Please avoid setting your scissors on your ironing board. Make sure Read more about Storage[…]

Balancing (Optional)   A correct tension of your scissors will ensure you get the best use out of your scissors. They can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the nut at the pivot. Properly adjusted scissors should open and close easily without hurting the hand, but the blades should never be so loose that they flop open Read more about Balancing[…]

Sharpening (Optional) Your scissors will have a very long-lasting sharp edge if they are serviced correctly. When the time comes to have your scissors sharpened then the process must be done through a professional service center that has the facility and experience to sharpen and re-balance scissors/knives. If you prefer to use a handheld knife/scissor Read more about Sharpening[…]