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Got old pairs of jeans you just cant get rid of? Take your sharp pair of scissors and make this cool apron. You can even use the pockets to hold your sharp pair of pruning shears while you garden.

Hancock Fabrics Scissor Sharpening

I am proud to announce that we are the official scissor sharpener for both Hancock Fabrics stores in Wichita. Starting in the middle of January, You will be able to drop off your scissors and shears at either location, and they will be returned there sharpened and ready to go!  PLEASE share this with your friends!!!! #scissors #hancockfabric #sharpening

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Regarding moving to Wichita's Delano district

We have SO many friends who wish we would open our shop in Delano District, and we have many friends there, All Things BBQ, Twist, a yarn store,Thunderbird Tactical, Delano BBQ Co., just to name a few. . However, we have ONE friendly competitor in this wonderful town, and he has been less than a mile from Delano for many many years. I think we will try to find a nice small place on the South East side as soon as we grow out of our home shop. Thank you for your kindness and consideration.

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What do we mean by "Shaving Sharp"? Shaving with a kitchen knife!

What do we mean by "Shaving Sharp"? Shaving with a kitchen knife!

Our new Scissor Sharpening System

Ax sharpening and Safety

    One of the biggest area of concern I have is with Ax safety. An Ax, Splitting Maul or Hatchet MUST be sharp to cut wood safely. A dull ax can bounce or glance off of the wood, causing a ricochet,  and can injure the user. The head  must be secure to the handle, and the handle should have an overstrike pad on it. This prevents the handle from splintering when you miss the wood with the handle and strike the handle instead. If your handle is cracked, it needs to be replaced. (We can help you replace the handle, or do it for you.)
    Keep the head cleaned of dirt and rust.  Wipe it down with WD-40 after use to clean off any dirt or debris. Maintain the edge with a file. If there are large chips or nicks, bring it to us for a regrind.
        Never use an ax as a wedge, and hit the back of the head with a hammer to split the wood It is NOT designed for that. Use a splitting wedge instead, available at any hardware store.
    When splitting wood, Make sure you are cutting on soft ground. Cutting on stone or concrete causes more problems if you miss. The ax can come back at you, make rock chips, or even break the head!  Be careful.

  We can sharpen your blade while you wait, and have you safely chopping wood.

Sharpening as Recycling

Hello again.

   People talk about "going green" a lot these days. Having your items sharpened instead of replacing them is a great way to save money, and landfill space.   When we hear that folks throw away and replace items like scissors, chainsaw chains, or kitchen knives when they go dull, we cringe. A chainsaw chain ($35.00 new) can be resharpened many times for $6.00 per sharpening. It can be recycled when it is too far gone to sharpen.
  Scissors, knives, and other "cheap" items can also be sharpened inexpensively, and last a very long time.  Yes, you can buy a pair of scissors for $1.00 at the Dollar Store, but when it is dull, will you just toss it in the trash? The same goes for lawn mower blades, pruners, and hand saws.  They can be sharpened. and then recycled.
The next time you are frustrated with a dull tool, don't throw it away, call us or another sharpener. When we say it is dead, THEN you can recycle it or throw it away.  Keep it sharp and safe.

Never A Dull Moment!

How to maintain a knife!

We get a lot of questions about how to maintain a blade after sharpening. Here is Alton Brown with a quick one minute tutorial. We suggest sharpening every six months, but with care, you can make your edge last for a year. BTW, When he says to leave the sharpening to professionals, HE MEANS US!! Death to pull through sharpeners!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRUYAgrsoLw

Carving a turkey properly

Turkey carving is not an art, but sometimes seems that way. Watch Alton's tutorial. He says the first tool to have is...A SHARP KNIFE!!! Happy Carving!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d739zXtd8XQ

How to cut Herbs

Hey,

One of the questions we get all the time is how to easily cut herbs.  . This gets a bit repetitive at times, but the information is good throughout. Of course, on of the first thing he says is... "You need a sharp knife!" :) Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DbBtCq8u40

Here we go again!

Hey.

Here we go again with the Blog. Hopefully, we will get more than one follower.  :)
Here's a great video about how to replace your chainsaw chain, or remove it to bring it to us for sharpening. :) 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSU_ary56dA

When is it time to have your Chainsaw sharpened?

Hey,

As a former tree cutter, folks ask me when they should sharpen their chainsaw chain. Here are couple of tips.
    Whenever you feel the chainsaw strain while cutting at a safe angle, that could be a clue your chain needs a touch-up. Listen to the sound of the saw.
   If you see smoke coming off of the wood you are cutting, STOP! I have seen trees catch fire from this. It is time for sharpening.
   Watch the sawdust coming off of the chain while cutting. It should mostly be comprised of large chips. If it turns into a powdery dust, with pieces of ash, It is time to call your sharpening professional.
    Dull chains can also lead to extensive kick-back, the number one cause of chainsaw accidents.  Don't ever force the saw to cut. Let the saw do the work for you! Otherwise, get an ax!

We charge $6.00 to sharpen a chainsaw.

Never A Dull Moment!
Mark

Proper care and feeding of garden tools.

Hey,

It's been awhile.  Let's talk about the proper way to care for your gardening tools.  Before using a hoe, shovel or any digging tool, spray the blade with silicone spray, or WD-40. This will keep the dirt from sticking to your tool., Also run a Green pot cleaning pad over the handle to knock off any splinters. Make sure the edge is true and sharp (We can help you out there. :)  Then go dig dirt.
After you are done working, spray any mud or debris off of the tool, check the edge again, spray the blade again with WD-40 to prevent rust, then place it a safe place.
  If you are using pruning shears, hedge trimmers, etc, the same ideas apply, but remember to keep all nuts and bolts tight. Make sure to clean all of the resins and debris off of the blades as soon as you are done with the tool. These can cause rust to for faster, as well as hamper the sharpness of the tools blades.  Electric hedge trimmers CAN be sharpened when dull, but before putting them away, spray WD-40 of the blade, and run them under power for about 10-15 seconds. This will distribute the lubricant to all moving parts and cutting surfaces.
  I'll keep 'em coming, if you keep coming back.
Mark

How to tell when you mower blade is dull.

Hi Guys, it's been awhile.  Here is a quick tip on how to know when your mower blade needs to be sharpened.   After you cut your grass, look at some of the cut blades of grass. If the tip is angled neatly, your blade is sharp. If there are tears or are ragged edges on the tip, it's time for sharpening. Dull blades can cause openings for fungus, and it can weaken your grasses resistance to disease. Keep your blade sharp to keep your grass healthy!  Never A Dull Moment!
Mark