firstfor Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Looking to offer a sharpening service of knives and scissors to our customers. But, where do I start ? If you offer this service any chance of a few pointers on what equipment you use and where to get it from Thanks kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gardner Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Looking to offer a sharpening service of knives and scissors to our customers.But, where do I start ? If you offer this service any chance of a few pointers on what equipment you use and where to get it from Thanks kevin a bench grinder is all you need or you could sharpen them un your numbkeg but dont know what mr health and safety would say about that. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I would be inclined to go down the bench grinder route. Wouldn't recommend a naumkeg, if youv'e ever had one let go its bad enough when youv'e got a shoe in your hand but a knife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstfor Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Would't recommend a naumkeg, if youve ever had one let go its bad enough when youv'e got a shoe in your hand but a knife Fair do's when they go the go and dont make you half jump Was thinking the bench grinder route but not really sure on what type wheels would be best suited. Last thing I want to to is take the temper out of somebodys £400 set of chefs knives and turn their scisors into saftey ones Cheers Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I think Lee did a tutorial on how NOT to do it.....lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I think Lee did a tutorial on how NOT to do it.....lol & I still to it that way & I'm quite happy spending the money. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hibsjo(SCO) Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 you need to have the correct jigs for sharpening a lot of things my wife is a hairdresser and spends a fortune on scissors I wouldnt even look at them "Ill just run over the naumkeg darling" dont think so! get the right equipment and do it properly! Ive got a tormek and wouldnt do them carry on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstfor Posted October 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 you need to have the correct jigs for sharpening a lot of thingsmy wife is a hairdresser and spends a fortune on scissors I wouldnt even look at them "Ill just run over the naumkeg darling" dont think so! get the right equipment and do it properly! Ive got a tormek and wouldnt do them carry on! Tormek stuff looks the business, but in all honesty i am looking for something just a little cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Screwfix Direct, bench grinder about £24 I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Here's what I used to use. It's a great bit of kit and you could make your money back in no time. If you're going to do it, do it properly A bench grinder is much too fast and will blue the steel, therefore, loose the edge http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Torm ... 782730.htm Axminster Tools are a very good Company and I would whole heartedly recommend them, great service too Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironplanet uk900 Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 I think Lee did a tutorial on how NOT to do it.....lol & I still to it that way & I'm quite happy spending the money. Lee Same here lee... more or less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny King Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 At mo we don't offer this service, But been looking at the system keith uses.. What are people charging for this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Well if it helps, 8 years ago I was charging £2-50 for scissors and £1 to £1-50 for knives. But you can sharpen all sorts of tools, like carpenters chisels, plane blades, etc. If you can inform your customers well enough of the service, you can make a lot of money with this. I used to have arouind a dozen chefs from local resturants and pubs, coming to me every month with a full set (around 10) knives to sharpen, who were happy to leave them with me on their day off. Around half hour later and £15 to £20 thank you very much. The Tormek machine comes with a full instruction booklet and is easy to follow, plus all the jigs. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lee. Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Seem to remember a company selling a sharpening system to Repair shops a few years ago , full set up suitable for knives , scissors etc , think it was called "sharp & hone" , nice little red machine ,did a great job , not cheap, but they did have a policy to only sell to one outlet in an area . Anyone know of these , or have one for sale , let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 scissors, knives, shears all one price £4.00each Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Forgot the shears!!! £5, but sharpened real nice Firstly on a bench grinder to take out the lumps and bumps that you see on shears, then finished on the Tormek. You have to seperate the shears to do them properly though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 Seem to remember a company selling a sharpening system to Repair shops a few years ago , full set up suitable for knives , scissors etc , think it was called "sharp & hone" , nice little red machine ,did a great job , not cheap, but they did have a policy to only sell to one outlet in an area . Anyone know of these , or have one for sale , let me know. I think I remember these at a show at Haydock a few years ago, I think they cost about £1000. The guy also sold parts for Singer patchers. Can't help anymore than that though. Memories going Tormek system looks good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstfor Posted October 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Looks like a Tormek it is.... Read some good reviews on it and plenty of mentions here and on other forums Cheers Guys Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted October 30, 2009 Report Share Posted October 30, 2009 Good choice \:D/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Just ordered a Tormek T3 Saturday...any advice or tips from those already using it? I had made a price list of different things at different prices but thinking of just charging maybe £8 for shears and £5 for anything else. Was thinking of crashing the hairdressing scissor market here as there is about 25 hairdressers/barbers in the high street and street where I am.Surely with the proper machinery I would be stupid to ignore this amount of potential custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Definately go for the hairdressers Michael. Don't be frightened to charge either, they often get charged £10-£12 Take your time and learn how to do it correctly by using a pair of their spare scissors. Trust me, if you get it right, you'll get all their business plus any friends that cut hair! Find out what they're currently paying and set your price to compete, not necassarily undercut, it depends how good the guy is currently! Well done Michael, good move =D> =D> Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 any advice or tips from those already using it? when you first get it, keep a jug of water near it & continually top up the water tray, even when its not in use. That wheel socks up the water! you'll get a lot of water round the machine with some things as it runs of them, make sure you site it where water won't be a problem to other equipment. Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Good advice =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 Thanks guys Do you need to be able to work from the back and front of the machine or is it easy to spin round? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted July 19, 2010 Report Share Posted July 19, 2010 You can purchase a stand for it from Axminster, or you can modify a heel bar last stand and use that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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