Every gardener should have a garden pruning shear on hand - it will come in handy when there is a need to rejuvenate and thin out trees and bushes, control their growth, support fruit formation - and who knows what else.
But this is not enough - every owner of a pruning shear needs to know how to sharpen the tool.
To avoid changing blades every time they become dull, try sharpening your pruning shears yourself using the following recommendations.
1. Disassemble the pruner and carefully remove the spring. Clean the metal parts from dirt using a hard sponge, avoiding contact with the blades.
2. Use a cloth-backed sandpaper. Place it on a hard surface, such as a wooden block.
3. Wet the paper and set the pruning shears blade at a right angle. Gently move it away from you until all the burrs are removed.
4. After sharpening, assemble the tool, return the spring to its place and do not forget to lubricate the parts using machine oil.
For initial sharpening, experienced gardeners advise using coarse-grained sandpaper, while repeated sharpening is best done using fine-grained sandpaper.
Once the tool is assembled, it is worth making sure that the bolt connecting the blades is securely tightened.
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