Sharpen Dull tin snips QUICK!

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  • čas přidán 31. 08. 2017
  • Make an old worn out set of tin snips work like new in under a minute.
    STILL MADE IN THE USA!
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    I use a dewalt 60 grit amzn.to/2vOfXNH as my go to. But have also used the Lenox Metalmax diamond discs amzn.to/2vwsFFK to give a serrated texture to the blade(some factory ones come this way).
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Komentáře • 184

  • @RodderFiles
    @RodderFiles Před 7 lety +9

    Awesome Shop Shirt ;) nice Hill Climb brotha

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +2

      Hey Thanks.

    • @waltschannel7465
      @waltschannel7465 Před 7 lety +1

      Rodder Files Agree, that rock climb was fun!! Awesome practical advice as always re tin snip sharpening!

    • @paramountmotivations2976
      @paramountmotivations2976 Před 5 lety

      What about when the spring breaks . How would you replace the spring

  • @AAAA-gr3sw
    @AAAA-gr3sw Před 7 lety +33

    Now, that's how you make a 'how to' video. Short and to the point.
    No music, no vlog, nothing about his breakfast or how many times he used the washroom today.
    Keep up the good work!

  • @airvaquero7839
    @airvaquero7839 Před 7 lety +33

    Thanks for turning down girder volume we all know what that sounds like.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +10

      Haha. Yeah, that's never fun to listen to.

  • @wyattoneable
    @wyattoneable Před 7 lety +3

    Love the T-shirt. He has a great channel. Nice save on the tools, thanks again for passing along some knowledge. Okay, that big old Ford rock climbing was pretty impressive.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks Man. Yeah, the Ford likes to stretch her legs once in a while. Gotta take it slow so I don't spend my day fixing broken stuff though.

  • @RobbsHomemadeLife
    @RobbsHomemadeLife Před 7 lety

    Moe, you have the best endings in your videos of anybody I watch, thumbs up.

  • @ke6bnl
    @ke6bnl Před 7 lety +3

    GOOD advice, I kept that one to myself and took home all the dull tin snips from work and fixed them and have never had to buy any.

  • @MJTAUTOMOTIVE
    @MJTAUTOMOTIVE Před 7 lety +3

    Hello Moe, Thanks for this. I was just about to purchase a new set of Snips as mine a very dull. I will give this a go. Cheers from Queensland Australia. Mark.

  • @steedandersen
    @steedandersen Před 7 lety

    Another useful bit of education. That's why I love your videos.

  • @dustin4575
    @dustin4575 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you. I have a nice set of bluepoint drill bits and the smaller ones are getting dull. I was wondering how you keep your drill bits sharp

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +2

      I have a few methods I use. I do own an drill doctor, some other random brand, and a Blue Point drill bit sharpening jig. But for the past many years I've just be doing them all freehand.

  • @greasyhandsauto-shaunbutte9726

    I love the tailgate on your 70's Ford. It's in keeping with you CZcams handle!

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +1

      Only a Slick fan would notice that. It came with a wooden tailgate when I got her. Had an old beat up 65-66 gate hanging around and sure enough it bolts right on. Gotta love old Fords for that.

  • @AmySatori
    @AmySatori Před 8 měsíci

    I'm a novice so I don't know what device you're holding. Can you please give me specifics on both the device and wheel so I can buy the right items?

  • @MrAllstar
    @MrAllstar Před 6 lety

    Awesome video, thanks. That 4x4 clip at the end was epic!

  • @redneckengineering7739
    @redneckengineering7739 Před 7 lety +5

    Definitely easier than I thought also loved the ending

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks. Fun to get out and beat on the truck once in a while.

  • @JohnODonovan1
    @JohnODonovan1 Před 7 lety

    If you don't mind me asking, what is it that you do for your full time work. Just curious and not judgemental.

  • @aleblanc3547
    @aleblanc3547 Před 7 lety +3

    Nice, Moe...missed hearing from you. I've sharpened scissors with a file but never thought about using a flap disc on my tin snips.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +1

      It's been a busy summer. Feels like forever since I've posted something.

  • @6atlantis
    @6atlantis Před 3 lety

    What’s the model number on the old craftsman(made in U.S.A) snips with the yellow handle?

  • @IsaKocoglu
    @IsaKocoglu Před 7 lety +1

    Another quality "Save a Fortune" video. Thank you 😉👍

  • @Simon-iv2wm
    @Simon-iv2wm Před 6 lety +1

    Worked a treat... many thanks 😁

  • @shawnmrfixitlee6478
    @shawnmrfixitlee6478 Před 7 lety +2

    great share moe ! Now I need to get out there and get the bunch from my Grandfather sharp .. Thumbs up!!

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +1

      The old ones tend to be some of my favorites.

  • @2LateIWon
    @2LateIWon Před 7 lety +1

    Great job another great, useful and easy fix

  • @2jeffs1
    @2jeffs1 Před 7 lety +2

    Another item on the things to do list! Serious off road driving going on there...

  • @HardKnocksForge
    @HardKnocksForge Před 7 lety +6

    I use a flap disc to sharpen everything from mower blades to scissors. Only thing I don't use a flap disc on is knives.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +4

      They remove a good amount of material fast. I like to wear out my cheap abrasive grinding discs on my mower blades though.

  • @DAS-Videos
    @DAS-Videos Před 7 lety +1

    I was starting to wonder were you went. Very helpful video btw.

  • @mrsemifixit
    @mrsemifixit Před 7 lety

    What if you tried cutting 60 grit sandpaper with them to sharpen, would that work?

  • @zx8401ztv
    @zx8401ztv Před 7 lety

    Good advice as always :-D
    I had some snips that looked like your compound ones, but they cut a wavy line.
    They cut nicely though :-)

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +1

      I do really enjoy my long blade tin snips for long straight cuts.

  • @airecraft1
    @airecraft1 Před 7 lety +2

    I pick up antique wiss 61/2 for our metal shop sometimes it helps to flatten the mating surfaces at the bolt ,if you get a gap between the blades. Amazing how long they last

  • @cubbeezx
    @cubbeezx Před 7 lety

    Going up! Pretty cool. Does your dog go with you when you go rock climbing?

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety

      I've taken the dog before. They're not to keen on the rock crawling.

  • @fritom444
    @fritom444 Před 7 lety +2

    Thanks for info Nice rock climbing clip at end that is Ford tough

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks. Yeah, the Ford likes to stretch her legs once in a while.

  • @ronsbeerreviewstools4361
    @ronsbeerreviewstools4361 Před 7 lety +2

    Thanks for posting this informative video. cheers !

  • @san379
    @san379 Před 7 lety

    fantastic..im going to try it.. ps..i bought a tire changer you taught me how to change my own tires n save the black steel rims ..thankyou..

  • @shawnb4485
    @shawnb4485 Před 7 lety

    I would recommend Midwest snips if you're buying new and if you're cutting big sheets or awkward cuts check out the "upright" models.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety

      I have a set or two of Midwest and I like them. I find them very similar to the WISS, but those are what I'm used too. I do need a set of upright ones, so maybe I'll pick them up in the Midwest brand amzn.to/2wsrNAJ .

  • @RyeOnHam
    @RyeOnHam Před 7 lety +5

    Just commenting to up your stats. Great video.

  • @wtam69
    @wtam69 Před 7 lety

    Will try this easy way of sharpening when noise from the grinder is not a problem.

  • @waltschannel7465
    @waltschannel7465 Před 6 lety

    Good advice and love the rock climb!!

  • @jayman1601
    @jayman1601 Před 7 lety

    Good tips. Couldn't you use a Dremel?

  • @adeyemibabatunde1814
    @adeyemibabatunde1814 Před 3 lety

    How can one repair snip when the cutting ends are not touching each other. There is a gape between the cutting mouth

  • @robplotts9412
    @robplotts9412 Před 7 lety +1

    As a sheet metal guy myself i use the crap outta wiss snips. Only brand to use. Milwaukee came out with a pair but the wiss opens a bit farther which makes them more usable.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety

      That's what I'm used to and what feels good in my hand. A few people mention Midwest being great, but I don't think I've tried them ( I have quit a few pairs in random tool boxes/vehicles).

  • @JamesShelnutt2
    @JamesShelnutt2 Před 4 měsíci

    can metal snips be used on 29 gauge sheet metal roof?

  • @reginaldcapistrano536
    @reginaldcapistrano536 Před 4 lety

    Nice for guide how thanks.

  • @startazz
    @startazz Před 7 lety +11

    Excellent video and especially the rock crawling,more on that if at all possible. ;-)
    Huge thumbs up.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +3

      It's always a fun time taking the truck rock crawling.

  • @MrTimdtoolman1
    @MrTimdtoolman1 Před 7 lety +1

    Good to know, thanks for the info.

  • @chrislogan8283
    @chrislogan8283 Před 7 lety +1

    save all your old cutting discs and use your snips to cut slices off them that keeps you snips very sharpe best wishes from the uk

  • @MaverickandStuff
    @MaverickandStuff Před 7 lety +1

    Reminds me that i need to sharpen mine. I normally keep mine sharp enough to cut saran wrap.

  • @btrswt35
    @btrswt35 Před 7 lety +8

    Sometimes grinding those small serrations off on aviation snips will cause them to slip on the metal. I would suggest trying to grind the side without the serrations first and see if they work side and not both sides right away.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety +1

      I pass the Lenox Diamond blade down the edge quickly and it recreates the serrations. But, I notice zero difference in how they cut or handle. I have identical Wiss snips in most of the models and some came with serrations and some didn't. Looks like the new ones don't have serrations.

    • @raptorinator
      @raptorinator Před rokem +2

      They will only slip if you have an uneven edge. I cut 0.29 1-1/4 zinc coated steel strapping constantly throughout the day and find that taking off the serrations only makes the snips slip off if you hamfist sharpening them.

  • @imager8763
    @imager8763 Před 4 lety

    To repeat AA AA, "No music, no vlog, nothing about his breakfast or how many times he used the washroom today." What a wonderful way to educate people!

  • @1970chevelle396
    @1970chevelle396 Před 7 lety

    I've sharpened scissors before on a belt sander. Never tried sharpening tin snips before.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety

      The tin snips get so sharp you can cut paper with them.

  • @benjamingale
    @benjamingale Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks again, as always Moe...

  • @kengamble8595
    @kengamble8595 Před 7 lety +1

    👍👍
    Thanks for sharing and take care.

  • @justkurt7716
    @justkurt7716 Před 6 lety

    Digging all the ford sir!

  • @johnsanchez8029
    @johnsanchez8029 Před 2 lety

    Right on dude!

  • @hunt4fish
    @hunt4fish Před 7 lety +1

    nice, next break mine will catch it 2.

  • @upsidedowndog1256
    @upsidedowndog1256 Před 4 lety +1

    Good video. Funny, in aviation we don't really use the "aviation snips", the teeth on those leave really awful edges! Grinding them off is a good idea.

  • @jackfrost1031
    @jackfrost1031 Před 7 lety

    Sharpening is such a useful skill! I just finally became competent doing chainsaws. Maybe a video would be good for you?

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety

      I've done quit a bit of chainsaw chain sharpening and even do a little in an old video.

  • @xtroy.b
    @xtroy.b Před 4 měsíci

    Just wanted to say, I watched this and I don't have a grinder like that, so I used a small hand sanding stone with a diamond side and it worked (presumably) just as well as this. Can't say for sure of course but just wanted to throw the idea out there for anyone who may only have a sharpening stone handy as you can follow this method just going in small circles with one

  • @davidsmith228
    @davidsmith228 Před 5 lety +1

    Midwest?

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 5 lety

      I've had a pair before and a lot of guys like them. I like Wiss because that's what I'm used to.

  • @davidsmith228
    @davidsmith228 Před 5 lety

    Great video

  • @angelogiovanniello7473

    Why would anyone give this a thumbs down???? Looooosers! Great video

  • @MatHelm
    @MatHelm Před 7 lety +1

    I use my little 2x42 belt sander..

  • @garygerard4290
    @garygerard4290 Před 5 lety

    'great video, I've got a few tin snips
    'a drop of oil in the right spot can only help
    thanks for posting this

  • @LittleMissRaeRae69
    @LittleMissRaeRae69 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! I have everything I need already in my garage but idk what I’m doing probably still gonna mess it up or hurt myself, hope my dog knows how to call 911 😎

  • @91rss
    @91rss Před 2 lety

    mark the edge with a permanent marker , so you see your cutting flat as it removes the marks equally if its a perfect grinding line

  • @johnnygeejr500
    @johnnygeejr500 Před 6 lety

    Thanks. Bravo

  • @ozzstars_cars
    @ozzstars_cars Před 7 lety

    And here I am every 10 years buying a new pair of snips, never thinking to sharpen the blades! Cool..

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 7 lety

      I keep ending up with other peoples throw away ones. I don't know if I've ever bought a new pair in my life.

  • @jeffryblackmon4846
    @jeffryblackmon4846 Před 7 lety

    Thanks and thumbs up.

  • @timgthatsit6756
    @timgthatsit6756 Před 3 lety

    Iv wondered for a LONG FRIKIN TIME how to sharpen tin snips ..... & just as I Thought ~ there's nothing to it.
    Thank You

  • @2ndbar
    @2ndbar Před 2 lety

    Thanks. Thought I had to buy new snips.

  • @SteveRobReviews
    @SteveRobReviews Před 7 lety

    Nice one - haha who does that anymore - sharpening , love it. Oh ya i'm trying it today. I'm not taking my ford up there. LOL

  • @talon0863
    @talon0863 Před 7 lety +1

    Thanks

  • @benjaminhartsfield8037

    Midwest snips all day !!!

  • @240weatherby3
    @240weatherby3 Před 7 lety +1

    Nice tip

  • @tombob671
    @tombob671 Před 7 lety +1

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @sledgehammer6759
    @sledgehammer6759 Před 7 lety

    Taking a shortcut ?

  • @kw0s
    @kw0s Před 7 lety

    A few drops of oil to coat the surface and lube the hinge would be nice.

  • @eaglecot
    @eaglecot Před 7 lety

    impressive ending

  • @bluemantom77
    @bluemantom77 Před 4 lety

    I use my Dremel to sharpen my wiss aviation snips

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 4 lety +1

      Isn't it great how much better they work when sharpened?

    • @bluemantom77
      @bluemantom77 Před 4 lety

      @@sixtyfiveford most definitely

  • @zeek3580
    @zeek3580 Před 4 lety

    What about the snips with small teeth

    • @johnny0454
      @johnny0454 Před 3 lety

      You can take them apart all the way and lap the flat sides on a sharpening stone but you have to make sure to include the mating surface of the bolt pivot area or you'll move the blades apart, and you have to make sure to keep it flat, flat, so you don't take more off the edges as you change directions.

  • @karlslicher8520
    @karlslicher8520 Před 5 lety

    Spring washers.

  • @bamamowersgarage8937
    @bamamowersgarage8937 Před 7 lety

    Wouldn't do that to that old ford it hard to find parts for the old girl

  • @eldebtor6973
    @eldebtor6973 Před 6 lety

    I think a bench grinder would be safer

  • @captainchaos3053
    @captainchaos3053 Před 7 lety

    I just file em.

  • @williammiller4352
    @williammiller4352 Před 6 lety

    No safety glasses ?? Thanks for your demo !

  • @thechurchofdiscountdan7436

    When I started in sheet metal I was told snips are spelled W I S S, and they were the best. Then, about 6-7 years ago they had to go and change the shape of the jaws which made them much weaker. After the jaw broke on my 3rd set in as many months I gave up on them. These days I find DeWalt tin snips to be a superior product.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 4 lety

      I've held the Dewalts in the store but never cut with them. All my WISS have to be 20+ years old now.

  • @cmdrbozo
    @cmdrbozo Před 4 lety

    Although you say don't touch the flat side, the video seems to show you working on that side, but maybe just an optical delusion!?

  • @raysplace6548
    @raysplace6548 Před 3 lety

    🍻🍻

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.

    • @raysplace6548
      @raysplace6548 Před 3 lety

      @@sixtyfiveford It's definitely a skill that is being lost.. Thanks for keeping it alive..🍻🍻

  • @conservativeamerica9655

    Ford rules!

  • @djohnson3678
    @djohnson3678 Před 7 lety

    lol , sweet.

  • @TheDemoexpert
    @TheDemoexpert Před 3 lety +1

    You have a vice, you have a file, it takes seconds to sharpen. come on jack show them the safe way!

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 3 lety

      They're too hard for a file.

    • @TheDemoexpert
      @TheDemoexpert Před 3 lety +1

      @@sixtyfiveford Really? I'm using diamond files if I find it won't cut. Otherwise it works for me. www.amazon.ca/EZE-LAP-600F-Fine-Diamond-Needle/dp/B002RL84C6

  • @shanewilson765
    @shanewilson765 Před 7 lety

    Tough old Ford

  • @geeper2142
    @geeper2142 Před 4 lety +1

    Never sharpen a pair of shears with a grinder. EVER !!! On CZcams go to "How to sharpen your shears Jerry Kirkpatrick . You have a quality set do it right and it will last along time. Do it wrong and you won't find a pair made that good .This guy helped build the Ford Cobra in the 60s and knows a lot.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 4 lety

      If you don't have experience with lapping the faces you will ruin a set of cutters permanently. I have lapped the faces of many cutting surfaces and it is not something the average garage guy can do nor has the proper tools to do so. Lapping is more for things that cut flimsy materials like paper, hair, etc where you need a razor sharp knife edge. He's making the items looser in their housing every-time he sharpens it. Not saying his way doesn't work or isn't right; grinding the top edge gives you the exact same sharp edge in seconds vs hours.

    • @johnny0454
      @johnny0454 Před 3 lety +1

      @@sixtyfiveford you have to take them apart and lap the mating surface of the bolt area at the same time, all together. Then the blades are never moved apart. It doesn't take long on a cheap diamond coated sharpening stone from harbor freight.

  • @rds9872
    @rds9872 Před 2 lety

    The demonstration part of the video is way too fast. It’s hard to see what you’re doing.

  • @MajorChaos614
    @MajorChaos614 Před 6 měsíci

    that is NOT how you sharpen scissors

  • @rustynail4676
    @rustynail4676 Před 3 lety

    Damn quit thowing shit. Blowing my ears up.

  • @paulstephens9274
    @paulstephens9274 Před 3 lety

    Zzzzzzz

  • @bdlsjubon
    @bdlsjubon Před 4 lety

    I have never seen anyone throw tools down with such total and utter disregard.

  • @bryanbahling2877
    @bryanbahling2877 Před 3 lety

    Midwest snips are far superior to Wiss.

  • @Velofire_21
    @Velofire_21 Před 5 měsíci

    Ur little fingers so close I'm a wimp I need gloves

  • @chucklowery2314
    @chucklowery2314 Před 4 lety +1

    First of all u need offset snips. Those Weis need to go straight in the garbage. Tighten up hoss.

    • @sixtyfiveford
      @sixtyfiveford  Před 4 lety

      I have offset and every other type of snips out there. Air shears are the only way to go for situations you would need offset snips for.

    • @chucklowery2314
      @chucklowery2314 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sixtyfiveford oohhh. So ur a sissy. Tighten up Nancy