Where can I get garden shears and secateurs sharpened?

Question

The ones I have are good quality but just old. I don't want to throw them away and buy new ones just because the blades are a bit blunt, so any ideas?

Answer 1

Lawn mower repair shop might do it ... but I'd make that my last place to check... they usually sharpen blades, but its a rough grind, not a smooth finish. You'd have better luck, if the shop also services chain saws.

Knife stores might have a sharpening service, if you are near a mall with this type of store in it. At the very least they would know someone who could do this for you.

Hardware stores... this is touch and go... some will have someone on staff and others won't.

If you live near any kind of cabinet shop, they might be able to point you to a blade sharpening service. While this type of company would normally deal with saw blades (table saws, etc) some will have some skilled grinders and they could certainly take care of this type of job.

And of course, as several others have suggested already, it's not too expensive to do it yourself. A mill file is handy to quickly remove any knicks in the blades, and an oil stone, or even diamond sharpeners can put a sharp edge on any blades. If this is your first purchase of a sharpener, I would recommend a 'kit'.. as they usually come with at least 2 grades of stone, and oil, and instructions. I happen to do all of my own sharpening, and I have several implements. Just takes a little patience :)

If you cannot find anyone in your area, and you dont want to tackle it yourself, email me, and we'll set something up.

Have Fun

Answer 2

Do it yourself! Go to any good DIY or Hardware store and buy a "Sharpening Stone". It should only cost around £3 to £5 maximum ($6 to $10). The two blades of the secateurs should be held together by a screw. Undo the screw and sharpen each blade then screw them back together. The same applies to the bolt holding the two shear baldes together. Undo it, sharpen the blades then bolt back together. Total time to complete the job 5 to 10 minutes. If you keep the sharpening stone somewhere safe, it will last you a life time. You should always sharpen your shears each year and keep the blades oiled.

Answer 3

Go find someone that dose services and repairs lawnmowers they have to sharpen the blades they will also sharpen your secateurs and shears for a small cost

Answer 4

Shears are between the main frustrating reducing kit to sharpen. My advice may be to study up and then watch somebody easily sharpen a pair. some human beings get it suitable away when I coach them, others by no potential will. some human beings use documents and stones, i take advantage of a a million" belt sander. RScott

Answer 5

It should be fairly easy to do yourself.
This £9.99 tool can be bought on-line Postfree.

'The Byers "Garden Tool Sharpener" is the simplest, safest tool sharpener that we have ever used. Just a few drags across the sharpening blades and the cutting edge of your pruners - secateurs, lawn mower blade, loppers etc is restored, as good as new.'



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Answer 6

Can't add much to what has already been advised. Lawn Mower repairers should be your best bet; apart from DIY but if you're as good as I am at DIY I'd let someone else do it!

Answer 7

Hi,Get a good Mill Bastard File ,and do it yourself. It's not hard,and you
will always have sharp tools. If not, go to True Value. They sharpen them there.

Answer 8

You could do it yourself with an oil stone. Alternatively, look for someone offering Lawn Mower repairs. They'll be able to do it for you. I would suggest a Black Smith however there aren't many of those around any more.

Answer 9

I'm not sure exactly where you would go, but I do know that any local hardware/seasonal store would be able to help you out. Home Depot, Canadian Tire, Home Hardware. Stores like these may have your answer.