How to sharpen large metal shears

[@jolox.]

I always pick up old shears at garage sales. Often for $1 or $2. Thanks for the video, it is very helpful! Happy New Year!

[@keithblume5159]

That's the greatest shear ever.

[@smalltownmachineshop6860]

I really like them

[@Jason-fp7vi]

Great video. And the idea is still applicable to regular tin snips. I didn't know that you're not supposed to sharpen the opposite side, thanks very much for pointing that out

[@smalltownmachineshop6860]

Your welcome, I’m glad you found the info useful

[@perfectwafflemedia]

Exactly the info I was looking for! Thank you!

[@smalltownmachineshop6860]

And thank you for watching, glad you found it helpful

[@jackdeespadas]

Thank you, really useful video, short, sweet and to the point.

[@barryhunt5357]

Thanks for the tip , I need to sharpen of pawn shop shears I picked up , their in great shape , old USA Forged , I can cut paper with them , just need a touchup on the edges . Thanks

[@smalltownmachineshop6860]

I’m glad you found it useful

[@reells571]

Thank you. That is what I needed

[@smalltownmachineshop6860]

Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching

[@garlandchisum9900]

Great video very nice to know stuff.

[@smalltownmachineshop6860]

Thanks, I cut a lot of metal so I tune them Up pretty often

[@jimmyjames7015]

Take a large bolt, put the shear between the threads,and work them closed and open, like your trying to cut it...

[@joreosuna650]

Thanks, just what i needed

[@smalltownmachineshop6860]

Glad it helped

[@thomashelander5039]

Those are the tin snips pyramid head from Silent Hill uses

[@smalltownmachineshop6860]

Lol

[@blackfordoblique1965]

How can I just kinda follow that edge? You mean the cutting edge angle on your shears right? I only have my shears. wtf

[@julienmanedhe3946]

Thank Papa, I looked for it till I got