The purpose of this blog site is for education in sharpening, in particular scissor sharpening, and hair cutting scissors or shears.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Scissor Sharpening Business Opportunity
I was one of these people.
If you are sincerely interested in becoming a Professional Scissor Sharpener heed this advise please, please,please for your own sake!
1. If it sounds and looks to good to be true...it may be
2. If there is a contract, spend the money to have your attorney review it!!!
3. Pay a private investigator to do a background check on these people.
Believe me, there are some bad eggs out there as nice as they may seem. I wish I had done that in the beginning, I would have $20,000 back in my pocket.
4. Professional Scissor Sharpening is difficult. Be careful of those who paint the 6 figure income. And you are not going to go to school or class for 1-5 days and know what you are doing.
5. BE EXTREMELY LEARY OF THOSE WHO REQUIRE YOU SELL A CERTAIN NUMBER OF SCISSORS A MONTH. Selling scissors is not easy.
6. If you are a "really good scissor sharpener, you do not need a protected territory. If you are not, then a protected territory will not do you any good. You will fail and be out all your money, only allowing the re-sale of your territory.
7. Some of these companies have an unbelievable presentation....don't be "snowed"
Finally, there are a handful of honorable companies out there, but for your money's sake, be very careful and check everything out.
Don't be another fool as I was!!!
If you are sincerely interested in becoming a Professional Scissor Sharpener heed this advise please, please,please for your own sake!
1. If it sounds and looks to good to be true...it may be
2. If there is a contract, spend the money to have your attorney review it!!!
3. Pay a private investigator to do a background check on these people.
Believe me, there are some bad eggs out there as nice as they may seem. I wish I had done that in the beginning, I would have $20,000 back in my pocket.
4. Professional Scissor Sharpening is difficult. Be careful of those who paint the 6 figure income. And you are not going to go to school or class for 1-5 days and know what you are doing.
5. BE EXTREMELY LEARY OF THOSE WHO REQUIRE YOU SELL A CERTAIN NUMBER OF SCISSORS A MONTH. Selling scissors is not easy.
6. If you are a "really good scissor sharpener, you do not need a protected territory. If you are not, then a protected territory will not do you any good. You will fail and be out all your money, only allowing the re-sale of your territory.
7. Some of these companies have an unbelievable presentation....don't be "snowed"
Finally, there are a handful of honorable companies out there, but for your money's sake, be very careful and check everything out.
Don't be another fool as I was!!!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
SCISSOR SHARPENING
ABOUT SALON SCISSOR SHARPENING
High Quality Professional Salon Scissor Sharpening is a skill that is acquired by education, training, experience, dedication, diligence, patience, physical skill, use of the best tools and machinery, and a genuine concern for providing you, the professional cosmetologist with “very sharp” hair cutting shears. A little personality, and some sales ability doesn’t hurt. All of this is a tall order for many people. Perhaps this explains why hair stylists seem to have such a hard time finding a “good” scissor sharpener. I am constantly amazed by the number of companies that provide a machine, a few days training, a pat on the back, a “go team go”, and then turn them loose on the world and you, the professional hair stylist. Many times the training is inadequate and sometimes unfortunately incorrect. XZACTA SHEARS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH AND QUALITY SCISSOR SHARPENING THAT WILL EQUAL OR SURPASS ANYONE….EVEN THE FACTORIES. And for those who send scissors “to the factory” for sharpening, let me assure you that only rarely do they actually go to the factory. They generally go to some sharpening facility. Xzacta Shears re-sharpens many scissors over that have supposedly just come back from “the factory”. Yes, and I’m talking about the well known, high end manufacturers.
There are basically two types of scissor sharpening machines in use by professional scissor sharpeners today. One is generally called a “grinder” or “grinding wheel”. Would you agree that “grinder” is a scarey name? It gives me chills! It may be okay for low end barber, beauty, dog grooming, and fabric scissors. It is aggressive, heat producing, and will very quickly remove the convex edge on Japanese style shears. It technically produces a concave edge, not a true bevel. Many sharpeners that take your scissors “out to the van” are still using the grinder. I highly recommend that you go out and see what they are using (don’t take their word). Some use a grinder, then put a high polish on the edge that can make it difficult to see that the convex edge on your high quality, expensive Japanese style shears is gone probably to never return. Restoring the convex edge is possible, but not without removing a lot of metal which may make your expensive shears unserviceable, or at least tremendously decreasing the service life of your shears. My advice….”don’t use a grinder on quality hair cutting scissors”.
The other machine, and the only one in my opinion, is called a Flat Hone, or Water Hone by some. It looks like a miniature pottery wheel. There are probably at least a dozen companies that incorporate the Flat Hone in there sharpening systems and/or machines. There are huge differences between these sharpening systems. One of the main differences is in the clamping mechanism or armature that is used to deliver the blade to the honing, polishing, or sharpening pad. This is where the Xzacta Ultimate Scissor Sharpening System leaves the others in the dust. Once again, “the Xzacta Ultimate Scissor Sharpening System sharpens convex or beveled scissors at any angle and of any blade radius at a precise angle along the blade. It will totally, accurately, and precisely duplicate any and all factory or manufacturing specifications. That’s the real truth folks. This has been personally confirmed by a machinist, a mechanical engineer, and my patent attorney. It is so unique, and will revolutionize the professional salon scissor sharpening industry. Another major difference between Xzacta and competitors is (sharpeners listen up) that we only use ¼ inch of the outside edge of the sharpening pad to sharpen the scissors. I do know of one other company that also does this. It is the only way to remove an even amount of metal along the edge of the blade. Many companies teach the sharpener to lay the blade flat on the pad and pull it off the pad. This is absolutely incorrect!!!!! This is devastating to the life of the shear. It takes off more and more metal as one moves toward the tip, as well as removing the factory radius of the scissors.
I’ll be adding more to this in the future, so check back from time to time. XZACTA SHEARS IS “ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW”. We will take care of you. Please feel free to email with questions or comments, and testimonials are nice at…. sales@xzacatashears.com www.xzactashears.com
Happy shears to you,
Ryan Parrish
Xzacta Shears LLC
Copyright 2008 Xzacta
High Quality Professional Salon Scissor Sharpening is a skill that is acquired by education, training, experience, dedication, diligence, patience, physical skill, use of the best tools and machinery, and a genuine concern for providing you, the professional cosmetologist with “very sharp” hair cutting shears. A little personality, and some sales ability doesn’t hurt. All of this is a tall order for many people. Perhaps this explains why hair stylists seem to have such a hard time finding a “good” scissor sharpener. I am constantly amazed by the number of companies that provide a machine, a few days training, a pat on the back, a “go team go”, and then turn them loose on the world and you, the professional hair stylist. Many times the training is inadequate and sometimes unfortunately incorrect. XZACTA SHEARS WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE ABSOLUTE TRUTH AND QUALITY SCISSOR SHARPENING THAT WILL EQUAL OR SURPASS ANYONE….EVEN THE FACTORIES. And for those who send scissors “to the factory” for sharpening, let me assure you that only rarely do they actually go to the factory. They generally go to some sharpening facility. Xzacta Shears re-sharpens many scissors over that have supposedly just come back from “the factory”. Yes, and I’m talking about the well known, high end manufacturers.
There are basically two types of scissor sharpening machines in use by professional scissor sharpeners today. One is generally called a “grinder” or “grinding wheel”. Would you agree that “grinder” is a scarey name? It gives me chills! It may be okay for low end barber, beauty, dog grooming, and fabric scissors. It is aggressive, heat producing, and will very quickly remove the convex edge on Japanese style shears. It technically produces a concave edge, not a true bevel. Many sharpeners that take your scissors “out to the van” are still using the grinder. I highly recommend that you go out and see what they are using (don’t take their word). Some use a grinder, then put a high polish on the edge that can make it difficult to see that the convex edge on your high quality, expensive Japanese style shears is gone probably to never return. Restoring the convex edge is possible, but not without removing a lot of metal which may make your expensive shears unserviceable, or at least tremendously decreasing the service life of your shears. My advice….”don’t use a grinder on quality hair cutting scissors”.
The other machine, and the only one in my opinion, is called a Flat Hone, or Water Hone by some. It looks like a miniature pottery wheel. There are probably at least a dozen companies that incorporate the Flat Hone in there sharpening systems and/or machines. There are huge differences between these sharpening systems. One of the main differences is in the clamping mechanism or armature that is used to deliver the blade to the honing, polishing, or sharpening pad. This is where the Xzacta Ultimate Scissor Sharpening System leaves the others in the dust. Once again, “the Xzacta Ultimate Scissor Sharpening System sharpens convex or beveled scissors at any angle and of any blade radius at a precise angle along the blade. It will totally, accurately, and precisely duplicate any and all factory or manufacturing specifications. That’s the real truth folks. This has been personally confirmed by a machinist, a mechanical engineer, and my patent attorney. It is so unique, and will revolutionize the professional salon scissor sharpening industry. Another major difference between Xzacta and competitors is (sharpeners listen up) that we only use ¼ inch of the outside edge of the sharpening pad to sharpen the scissors. I do know of one other company that also does this. It is the only way to remove an even amount of metal along the edge of the blade. Many companies teach the sharpener to lay the blade flat on the pad and pull it off the pad. This is absolutely incorrect!!!!! This is devastating to the life of the shear. It takes off more and more metal as one moves toward the tip, as well as removing the factory radius of the scissors.
I’ll be adding more to this in the future, so check back from time to time. XZACTA SHEARS IS “ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW”. We will take care of you. Please feel free to email with questions or comments, and testimonials are nice at…. sales@xzacatashears.com www.xzactashears.com
Happy shears to you,
Ryan Parrish
Xzacta Shears LLC
Copyright 2008 Xzacta
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
scissor care
Scissor Care Guide
This is provided to Professional Hair Stylists to help in maintaining the hair cutting integrity of your expensive shears and insure a long life for your investment in yourself as well as your clients. Because I am a hair stylist of 34 years I know you. I know that even though we hair dressers spend a lot of money on our scissors that most of us do not really take care of them. We get busy! Below are some simple steps to follow.
1. Spray water on your shears and gently wipe with a clean towel or paper towel
2. Rinse your scissors under warm to hot running water opening and closing the blades and gently dry with a clean towel or paper towel
3. Apply a few drops of oil to the screw and pivot area of the scissors. Massage out the length of the blades. Gently wipe with “clean” towel or paper towel.
Questions:
1. What kind of oil should I use? Clipper oil is fine or commercial scissor oil. Do not use sprays as some of the propellants can slowly dissolve nylon and plastic washers. We do not recommend “alcohol and wax lubricants” as it has been our experience that they can cause rusting. Stainless steel does rust ya know. If you get significant rust in the “ride line” (the thin shiny line that should be along the inside edge of your scissor blades), your scissors may be ready for the archives. Don’t let it happen…..oil baby, oil!!!
2. How often should I clean and lubricate my shears? Daily would be great, but I know most of you are not going to do that. Please do this a minimum of once a month and once a week would be pretty nice.
3. Should I take my scissors apart to clean? I recommend that you leave this to your professional scissor sharpener. There are very tiny parts in most scissors that can be hard to replace if lost.
Other considerations:
1. I have little nicks in my blades that I can feel when I cut hair. What should I do? Stop using immediately and call your sharpener
2. Do not place your shears on top of your station or lay a towel on top of them. This is the number one cause of them ending up on the floor, the washing machine, or the garbage can. At least put them in a drawer if you are not going to put them in a case or styling apron.
Hope all this helps…..tune in again!
Ryan Parrish
Xzacta Shears LLC http://www.xzactashears.com sales@xzactashears.com
This is provided to Professional Hair Stylists to help in maintaining the hair cutting integrity of your expensive shears and insure a long life for your investment in yourself as well as your clients. Because I am a hair stylist of 34 years I know you. I know that even though we hair dressers spend a lot of money on our scissors that most of us do not really take care of them. We get busy! Below are some simple steps to follow.
1. Spray water on your shears and gently wipe with a clean towel or paper towel
2. Rinse your scissors under warm to hot running water opening and closing the blades and gently dry with a clean towel or paper towel
3. Apply a few drops of oil to the screw and pivot area of the scissors. Massage out the length of the blades. Gently wipe with “clean” towel or paper towel.
Questions:
1. What kind of oil should I use? Clipper oil is fine or commercial scissor oil. Do not use sprays as some of the propellants can slowly dissolve nylon and plastic washers. We do not recommend “alcohol and wax lubricants” as it has been our experience that they can cause rusting. Stainless steel does rust ya know. If you get significant rust in the “ride line” (the thin shiny line that should be along the inside edge of your scissor blades), your scissors may be ready for the archives. Don’t let it happen…..oil baby, oil!!!
2. How often should I clean and lubricate my shears? Daily would be great, but I know most of you are not going to do that. Please do this a minimum of once a month and once a week would be pretty nice.
3. Should I take my scissors apart to clean? I recommend that you leave this to your professional scissor sharpener. There are very tiny parts in most scissors that can be hard to replace if lost.
Other considerations:
1. I have little nicks in my blades that I can feel when I cut hair. What should I do? Stop using immediately and call your sharpener
2. Do not place your shears on top of your station or lay a towel on top of them. This is the number one cause of them ending up on the floor, the washing machine, or the garbage can. At least put them in a drawer if you are not going to put them in a case or styling apron.
Hope all this helps…..tune in again!
Ryan Parrish
Xzacta Shears LLC http://www.xzactashears.com sales@xzactashears.com
Monday, July 21, 2008
Shears, Scissor Sharpening
http://www.xzactashears.comAre you looking for professional quality shears or scissors at a very affordable price. Check out XZACTASHEARS.COM!
Are you sick and tired of having your scissors or shears messed up or destroyed by supposedly professional scissor sharpeners. Check out XZACTASHEARS.COM. Then you will worry no more about your shears and scissors. And you will come back and thank me for referring you to XzactaShears.com.
What's the difference between "shears" and "scissors". The terms shears and scissors are pretty much interchangible these days. Shears is getting more and more popular as it kind of denotes higher quality as of late.
Are you sick and tired of having your scissors or shears messed up or destroyed by supposedly professional scissor sharpeners. Check out XZACTASHEARS.COM. Then you will worry no more about your shears and scissors. And you will come back and thank me for referring you to XzactaShears.com.
What's the difference between "shears" and "scissors". The terms shears and scissors are pretty much interchangible these days. Shears is getting more and more popular as it kind of denotes higher quality as of late.
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