Really useful. I understood the basics of sharpening a blade and watching the angle. But I completely overlooked the importance of making sure the blade bolts are all tight, and it's easy to be deceived into thinking they are tight. With my lopper handle clamped in a vise, I could instantly feel the slight wiggle in the blades. Tightening up the bolts got rid of that, but more importantly, made a HUGE difference in how crisp and easily the tool cuts now. THANK YOU.
Video would be more helpful if you told us what type of 'stone' and 'file' you were using. Remember, most of us don't have those items and will need to buy them. Thanks!
Always happy when you tube replaces my ex husband. Thanks for the info. I even have all the stuff, probably going to lube it with sewing machine oil though
rubbing a permanent black marker on the blade would suffice. As you file the ink will be removed. This will give you feedback on what areas that you sharpened already.
carmencita de la cerna "Lefty, loosy. Righty, tighty." That is referring to the direction you're turning at the 12:00 position. Over the top to the left to loosen, over the top to the right to tighten.
This was "okay", but I already know how to sharpen my cutting tools. What I wanted to know was HOW to adjust long handle loppers. The tip comes short of shearing past the anvil. In other words, there is a small space at the tip of the blade and the anvil which results in a ragged, non-complete cut. Thanks. I guess I'll just loosen all of the nuts and try to get it to move into correct position.
That would be a great video if you actually showed us like the sharpening edge while you were sharpening it or inking it or any of that stuff so basically it's a pretty crappy video
Really useful. I understood the basics of sharpening a blade and watching the angle. But I completely overlooked the importance of making sure the blade bolts are all tight, and it's easy to be deceived into thinking they are tight. With my lopper handle clamped in a vise, I could instantly feel the slight wiggle in the blades. Tightening up the bolts got rid of that, but more importantly, made a HUGE difference in how crisp and easily the tool cuts now. THANK YOU.
Still a valuable vid after 12 years.
i had no idea you could do it like this!!! great video!!!
Video would be more helpful if you told us what type of 'stone' and 'file' you were using. Remember, most of us don't have those items and will need to buy them. Thanks!
Always happy when you tube replaces my ex husband. Thanks for the info. I even have all the stuff, probably going to lube it with sewing machine oil though
I wish I could give you a million more thumbs ups.
Sewing machine, baby oil (mineral oil) even cooking oil will do.
I wish that you were my next door neighbor.
You didn’t flip it over, and remove any burr. Complete the task.
Thank you. Invaluable information.
When loppers are loose add another washer in then screw nut back on
Thanks for the video. Doesn't the burr need to be removed from the flat side of the blade.
+Nathan Robertson Yes it does.
What do you mean by "inking" the blade? How do you do that?
Cindy Anderson sharpie marker
rubbing a permanent black marker on the blade would suffice. As you file the ink will be removed. This will give you feedback on what areas that you sharpened already.
Thanks for the video ;)
my lopper got too tight , I can't use it. Not sure how to loosen the screw whether it's clockwise or anticlockwise.
carmencita de la cerna "Lefty, loosy. Righty, tighty." That is referring to the direction you're turning at the 12:00 position. Over the top to the left to loosen, over the top to the right to tighten.
This was "okay", but I already know how to sharpen my cutting tools. What I wanted to know was HOW to adjust
long handle loppers. The tip comes short of shearing past the anvil. In other words, there is a small space
at the tip of the blade and the anvil which results in a ragged, non-complete cut. Thanks.
I guess I'll just loosen all of the nuts and try to get it to move into correct position.
you should be working in a machine shop.
I do not understand the inking.
You just run a marker along the edge and it makes it easier to see what you've filed.
That would be a great video if you actually showed us like the sharpening edge while you were sharpening it or inking it or any of that stuff so basically it's a pretty crappy video
10 years ago, guy's probably dead now......RIP