Okay I have screwed up my first pair of scissors! All I did was on screw them now they will not screw back in?
Clay would you please weigh in on this subject? Can you please give us a little expertise here? I am considering buying the twice as sharp system should I wait? I don’t want trade secrets just a heads up please?
Thank you
Eamon
Ouch Eamon
I have found with scissors that there are some where the screws come out easily and those that don’t; if the screw doesn’t seem to want to shift I leave them in place I have one pair of scissors I tried to remove the screw and then I realised that it had been sort of riveted in on the other side (or perhaps the screw end was flattened onto the nut & then flattened with a file or Dremmel)so I have left them alone although I have contemplated drilling out the screw rivet and replacing it with some sort of small machine screw , washer and nut .
Perhaps you could replace the screw and re-tap the scissors .
Good luck!
Yes ouch:-C. There was no warning signs that thesomething was going wrong? I deceided not to do them as they are convex after a closer look. The plastic one piece nut/washer just spins freely now. I ordered a new pair for the customer and will get micky mouse the old one for me . I’m not upset? Just chalk it up to lifes learning curve:-$
I have sent myself to do “you tube higher education” :cheer:
The “twice as sharp” by Wolf seems to be the Weps of scissors. I would much rather spend my money with clay:-! I just think whatever clay has up his sleeve is going to be way better! 
Sorry cell phone did a double tap:’(
At least with Clays solution you will be able to do a graduated convex . I did a graduated convex on a Mac knife 10Ëš to the edge then micro bevel at 15Ëš-14-13-12-11Ëš then I stropped out the transitions that was on my EP but that was after reading Clay’s method of convex-ing (probable another month to go for my WE).
The other simple method and it works well for convex-ing is progressively finer wet & dry sand papers on a mouse pad I learnt that on my Rockstead Beetle they have an uneven grind 12Ëš on the kissaki steepening from the end of the kissaki back to the heel to 15Ëš plus it is about 90/10 grind so 90% on the right hand side and a minimum on the left just enough to remove the burr it is made of YXR7 - HRc65 so too complicated to do on a tool
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[quote quote=“EamonMcGowan” post=13157]Yes ouch:-C. There was no warning signs that thesomething was going wrong? I deceided not to do them as they are convex after a closer look. The plastic one piece nut/washer just spins freely now. I ordered a new pair for the customer and will get micky mouse the old one for me . I’m not upset? Just chalk it up to lifes learning curve:-$
I have sent myself to do “you tube higher education” :cheer:
The “twice as sharp” by Wolf seems to be the Weps of scissors. I would much rather spend my money with clay:-! I just think whatever clay has up his sleeve is going to be way better! :-)[/quote]
I’ve actually got the Twice as Sharp… works great! Can’t ask for a faster great edge when it comes to scissors, and the jig makes it almost fool proof :cheer:
[quote quote=“razoredgeknives” post=13161][quote quote=“EamonMcGowan” post=13157]Yes ouch:-C. There was no warning signs that thesomething was going wrong? I deceided not to do them as they are convex after a closer look. The plastic one piece nut/washer just spins freely now. I ordered a new pair for the customer and will get micky mouse the old one for me . I’m not upset? Just chalk it up to lifes learning curve:-$
I have sent myself to do “you tube higher education” :cheer:
The “twice as sharp” by Wolf seems to be the Weps of scissors. I would much rather spend my money with clay:-! I just think whatever clay has up his sleeve is going to be way better! :-)[/quote]
I’ve actually got the Twice as Sharp… works great! Can’t ask for a faster great edge when it comes to scissors, and the jig makes it almost fool proof :cheer:[/quote]
Josh.
That is some great info! That is two people on this thread that are using the “Twice” machine that speak very highly of it! There seems to be three models that basically look the same? Then an upgraded machine and the top tier that looks to be way expensive.
Which one did you get and why if you don’t mind me asking? Unless Clay says “heads up” I am pretty darn sure I am going to be the proud father of a new bouncing baby scissor machine :silly:
eamon,
TAS regular (pro) is great for fabric shear, kitchen etc, plus a good tool sharpener of sorts.
The Ookami wheels are a step up and are amazing on finer scissors, barber shears, grooming and up to a pretty high level of salon shears. Package has some useful items in it.
The separate convex clamp works similar to how we work on the WEPS, several angles, then roll them together with the soft wheel with compound.
The Flat hone model is for high end salon shears.
I haven’t bought that as its 2k and not ready to step into that market.
Seems flat hone is what they are handling the $600 - $1k scissors, consensus is flat honing of super high end shears is the standard … meh. Damn machines range from $1k - $10k.
Like I said, the regular TAS is great for working shears and has harsher grit wheels.
The Ookami Gold wheels make for a more refined edge, and yes you can do convex with the clamp.
But results are not as refined and polished as flat hones which usually have complete control over the scissor, depending on the maker/model. (also debates about the wheels making concave lines and rolling them to work the convex)
That higher end salon stuff is a whole nother world.
Honing the ride line of the back of concave scissors … plate glass and diamond sprays, or as TAS Gold provides, a large auto body sanding block and fine grit papers… it works.
Just my 2 cents down the path of scissors and the TAS.
Hope it helps,
zig
[quote quote=“zig” post=13169]eamon,
TAS regular (pro) is great for fabric shear, kitchen etc, plus a good tool sharpener of sorts.
The Ookami wheels are a step up and are amazing on finer scissors, barber shears, grooming and up to a pretty high level of salon shears. Package has some useful items in it.
The separate convex clamp works similar to how we work on the WEPS, several angles, then roll them together with the soft wheel with compound.
The Flat hone model is for high end salon shears.
I haven’t bought that as its 2k and not ready to step into that market.
Seems flat hone is what they are handling the $600 - $1k scissors, consensus is flat honing of super high end shears is the standard … meh. Damn machines range from $1k - $10k.
Like I said, the regular TAS is great for working shears and has harsher grit wheels.
The Ookami Gold wheels make for a more refined edge, and yes you can do convex with the clamp.
But results are not as refined and polished as flat hones which usually have complete control over the scissor, depending on the maker/model. (also debates about the wheels making concave lines and rolling them to work the convex)
That higher end salon stuff is a whole nother world.
Honing the ride line of the back of concave scissors … plate glass and diamond sprays, or as TAS Gold provides, a large auto body sanding block and fine grit papers… it works.
Just my 2 cents down the path of scissors and the TAS.
Hope it helps,
zig[/quote]
Wow! Zig thanks for the education!! You answered so many questions that came up for me watching vids. So I guess the Ookami is the one to get? It seems like if you do some nicer scissors it will be able to accommodate the customer?
I really appreciate you taking the time!! :cheer:
That sounds a serious piece of kit(I looked at the models serious machinery) I am glad that I do not need to consider such a beast I currently have the EP which has a scissor table which works very well since the scissors are clamped to the table . If I did not have that I would be tempted by the machine.
I am sure that Clay’s chisel attachment may well eventually do scissors.
[quote quote=“EamonMcGowan” post=13186]
Wow! Zig thanks for the education!! You answered so many questions that came up for me watching vids. So I guess the Ookami is the one to get? It seems like if you do some nicer scissors it will be able to accommodate the customer?
I really appreciate you taking the time!! :cheer:[/quote]
No prob!
There are a lot of vids out there, very useful info.
The Ookami Gold package gives you both wheel sets, lower grit and finer grit, along with the package of block/paper, practice shears and other goodies.
Call Wolff and see how much the upgrade is. You may just want the regular pro model to start. If things warrant it you can always get the other parts.
Same with the convex clamp .. $200 clams … will you need it and when?
The TAS is old tech but has its place in the shop.
Like a Tormex, you’ll find uses for it.
Right now, I’m not aggressively going after salons, so end up mostly using the standard wheels for fabric and household shears as thats what I’m getting.
I throw the Ookami wheels on when I get the occasional decent shear from a home owner.
Leo, overall, its really pretty small and light.
I may get a 2nd machine on its own as I have the wheels … changing wheels is somewhat a PITA.
I haven’t looked into all the upgrade packages… but one of my best friends is the primary scissor sharpening trainer for Wolff at their primary business location here in Spartanburg, SC. He hooked me up w/ some very helpful training on the TAS. I actually watched him completely convex a beveled edge into a mirror finished, can’t-tell-it-was-beveled at all edge. He did this with the upgrade kit to the TAS and it took about 15-20 minutes. He said w/ the Hira-To flat hone (cost around $2k I believe) he can do them in 10 minutes (which, at $20-30/scissor isn’t bad). I actually have seen the Hira-To in action as well, and it is variable speed and virtually fool proof w/ the incredible jigs Wolff offers.
As Zig stated, both the sanding blocks/sand paper and the water stones work great for honing the ride line.
I will actually be targeting fabric/household type scissors that are used by businesses in the near future… I can charge $6-7.50/pair and per my friend, when you get good, you can get your time down on the TAS to 2-3 minutes. Not bad for a business =)
[quote quote=“zig” post=13191][quote quote=“EamonMcGowan” post=13186]
Wow! Zig thanks for the education!! You answered so many questions that came up for me watching vids. So I guess the Ookami is the one to get? It seems like if you do some nicer scissors it will be able to accommodate the customer?
I really appreciate you taking the time!! :cheer:[/quote]
Call Wolff and see how much the upgrade is. You may just want the regular pro model to start. If things warrant it you can always get the other parts.
Same with the convex clamp .. $200 clams … will you need it and when?
Right now, I’m not aggressively going after salons, so end up mostly using the standard wheels for fabric and household shears as thats what I’m getting.
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Yeah I think your right! The Pro model will do everything I’m Looking for. I thought about going after the salons and They (stylist) are just not the market I want these days? :ohmy: (No offense meant if you are a stylist?) And if I did I think I would want the flat hone just to make sure! Stylist pay REAL money for their scissors and I don’t want to be buying new ones for them! :S
I am however interested in doing the ones I do get done correctly. Lucky for me the pair that broke are cheap enough to replace, but doing that sure takes away any profit for the day! :blink:
Again I have to say I love this forum :woohoo: I learn so much here and it is a great group of guys! B)
[quote quote=“razoredgeknives” post=13195] I actually watched him completely convex a beveled edge into a mirror finished, can’t-tell-it-was-beveled at all edge. He did this with the upgrade kit to the TAS and it took about 15-20 minutes.
I will actually be targeting fabric/household type scissors that are used by businesses in the near future… I can charge $6-7.50/pair and per my friend, when you get good, you can get your time down on the TAS to 2-3 minutes. Not bad for a business =)[/quote]
REK, the edge doesn’t care that you used a wheel. If it cuts, it cuts.
Depending on competition in the area, then salons see the difference visually as flat hones do a “nicer” job, especially on those colored shears :dry: , pinky in the air stuff
I know a guy that has a thriving biz … 3 TAS’s and a Clipper grinder. He’s talented and will take on the expensive shears so it is doable.
On Fabric, hit the craft stores and fabric shops and ask/find the clubs, good source.
Here they can’t find anyone!
Also, groomers … many are flat bevel and need teeth to get through the tuff hair.
Barbers are a good flat scissor go to as well.
[quote quote=“razoredgeknives” post=13195]I haven’t looked into all the upgrade packages… but one of my best friends is the primary scissor sharpening trainer for Wolff at their primary business location here in Spartanburg, SC. He hooked me up w/ some very helpful training on the TAS. I actually watched him completely convex a beveled edge into a mirror finished, can’t-tell-it-was-beveled at all edge. He did this with the upgrade kit to the TAS and it took about 15-20 minutes. He said w/ the Hira-To flat hone (cost around $2k I believe) he can do them in 10 minutes (which, at $20-30/scissor isn’t bad). I actually have seen the Hira-To in action as well, and it is variable speed and virtually fool proof w/ the incredible jigs Wolff offers.
As Zig stated, both the sanding blocks/sand paper and the water stones work great for honing the ride line.
I will actually be targeting fabric/household type scissors that are used by businesses in the near future… I can charge $6-7.50/pair and per my friend, when you get good, you can get your time down on the TAS to 2-3 minutes. Not bad for a business =)[/quote]
Josh,
Sorry 
I completely missed your input when I answered Zig. I think you nail it on the head as well! 
$7.50 for a couple minutes work is real doable!! I’m pretty darn sure I can make the system pay for itself. :cheer:
Clay,
Would love to hear your thoughts? Pro/Con should I spend the money or wait for you? I would much rather put money in your pocket :woohoo: then in Wolf’s!! Yes-No-Maybe??? :huh:
I need a picture I guess… I stuck a Q-tip everywhere I could think… couldn’t figure it out. :side:
Can you snap one or two?[/quote]
Sorry for the slow response.
I’ll try to get a picture or three asap.
The picture of wedging is how I used it, and wow, great info guys.
As an aside, I only finished Mom’s scissors to 800 grit on the main face so they stayed a little ‘toothy’
Who put a mirror edge on a pair of fiskers covered with old fish guts today ??..this guy
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Last one. Cool photo I think
Nice work Dan. :woohoo:
I was playing around with ideas to sharpen scissors and took my old angle arm (that I have mounted to a piece of aluminum), and came up with this…
…clamped it 90 deg. to the main bar, and matched the angle using a Sharpie. Got 'em sharp! (My first scissors on the WE!)
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That looks like an interesting solution for scissors that almost looks like it would work for chisels as well.