spring handle scissors - do you oil yours?
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spring handle scissors - do you oil yours?
Several years ago I purchased a pair of the Fiskars scissors with a spring in the handle. I love them. One of the best quilting purchases that I have made
They are still very sharp, but from time to time they get "stiff" (for lack of a better word). The other day I was complaining about them and my son says "they probably need oiled". He took them into the kitchen and put some vegetable oil on the spring.....and wow that made a big difference. All loose and springy again.
Do you guys oil your spring scissors? If you do what do you oil them with? I mean the vegetable oil did the trick but that seems odd.
They are still very sharp, but from time to time they get "stiff" (for lack of a better word). The other day I was complaining about them and my son says "they probably need oiled". He took them into the kitchen and put some vegetable oil on the spring.....and wow that made a big difference. All loose and springy again.
Do you guys oil your spring scissors? If you do what do you oil them with? I mean the vegetable oil did the trick but that seems odd.
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The spring in those scissors can wear out over time. I don't know about now, but Fiskars used to send replacement springs if you complained.
In your case, I would suspect that lint got caught between the blades. Oil would lubricate that area and cause the lint to become less binding. I think sewing machine oil would last longer than vegetable oil.
Did your son take the blades apart to oil? Because of the spring action, it's probably possible to take the blades apart to clean and oil before re-assembling.
Any metal parts that move against each other can need oiling to help with the sliding action. This includes the pivoting area of a pair of scissors.
In your case, I would suspect that lint got caught between the blades. Oil would lubricate that area and cause the lint to become less binding. I think sewing machine oil would last longer than vegetable oil.
Did your son take the blades apart to oil? Because of the spring action, it's probably possible to take the blades apart to clean and oil before re-assembling.
Any metal parts that move against each other can need oiling to help with the sliding action. This includes the pivoting area of a pair of scissors.
Last edited by Prism99; 07-06-2014 at 11:19 AM.
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Thank you for your replies. No I don't think my son took my scissors apart.. but that is something to think about. I will have to check into the sewing machine oil, I don't have any in the house now.
I have been snipping a lot lately.....making a jean rag quilt maybe there is lint flying all over
Thanks again
I have been snipping a lot lately.....making a jean rag quilt maybe there is lint flying all over
Thanks again
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Fiskars warranties most of their products. If you email them explaining that the scissors don't work, they usually send you a new one. My rotary cutters blade would not stay out when I put pressure on it to cut. I emailed them and I think they asked me to email a photo of my cutter. They replaced it. A friend mentioned that hers did the same thing. I told her what I'm telling you, she will be getting a new one in the mail anyday. It's nice that they back their products.
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I also have them. They are extremely sharp. I did learn that if I cut with the "hook" part on the handle on top instead of the latch that it wouldn't "catch" as often.
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