Bobby Mac the Knife Sharpening Service (http://www.bobbymactheknife.com/) is now sharpening button and grommet cutters by mail. Bob can sharpen any brand cutter, and he has a fast turnaround time.
We are not affiliated in any way, but Bob sharpened my cutters and they cut like buttah. :D No one else offers this service, and I am pleased to recommend him.
He's running a promotional special right now -- contact him directly for details:
bob@bobbymactheknife.com
781-242-9118
I've been thinking about buying a professional type sharpener for my scissors. The one I've looked at is about $300-$400 if I remember right. I haven't bought any cutters like you're talking about yet.
A new button cutter is only $15. After shipping both ways, how much cheaper can he be?
Quote from: sofadoc on November 04, 2010, 03:00:48 pm
A new button cutter is only $15.
No offense,
sofadoc, but not according to any price list I have here. Where are you getting these 15.00 cutters?
I have a local supplier that sells them for $15 (they don't have a website)
Here's one website that sells them for $15-$20, depending on size:
http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Upholstery_Buttons/Tools_and_Dies/Short_Button_Cutter/index.html
LOL.
Remember to keep saying "I love you" until she puts down the knife.
gene
Quote from: sofadoc on November 04, 2010, 06:14:41 pm
I have a local supplier that sells them for $15 (they don't have a website)
Here's one website that sells them for $15-$20, depending on size:
http://www.rochfordsupply.com/shop/Upholstery_Buttons/Tools_and_Dies/Short_Button_Cutter/index.html
Ah, now I understand...
#22 is at that price. They don't tend to lose their edge like the bigger cutters do.
I haved used the nice $400 scissor sharpener ( the 2 wheel with fixtures model) and they will put a scary sharp edge on. But right now I'm using a Chef's Choice Scissor Pro and I have to say they do a very servicable job of sharpening. About $80. As for the button cutters, I do some hobby gun buidling and have a small lathe. It and some good stones will keep 'em going.
Quote from: TimsTrim on November 27, 2010, 01:30:34 pm
I haved used the nice $400 scissor sharpener ( the 2 wheel with fixtures model) and they will put a scary sharp edge on. But right now I'm using a Chef's Choice Scissor Pro and I have to say they do a very servicable job of sharpening. About $80. As for the button cutters, I do some hobby gun buidling and have a small lathe. It and some good stones will keep 'em going.
I am interested in your experience with both of these sharpeners. I bought a pair KAI 7280 11" Sewing Scissors a couple of months ago. They are the best pair of scissors that I've owned and they cut GREAT.
I want to keep them that way, so I'd like to start looking for a quality sharpener BEFORE I need it. I have no problems sharpening a knife, but I have no experience with sharpening a quality pair of scissors. I don't want to ruin my new purchase.
Out of these two tools, which would you recommend to keep my new shears in top shape?
Thanks.