Handles for scissors

Interesting, I never would have thought of that. Pretty cool.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

This is a very innovative project. I daresay most would probably have simply chosen to discard the scissors rather than fabricate a new handle. I applaud your efforts here. You restored the scissors to usefulness while keeping them out of the trash, used essentially scrap woods for the project and managed to create a useful and innovative project.

Well done.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I too have a pair of Fiskars scissors that I dropped and busted a chunk out of one of the handles…I’ve been limping by using them as is…hmmmmmm….a new wood handle, I never thought of that either…you got me thinking now!

-- Rich, Madison WI

Not something I would have ever thought of making. Excellent job!

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

A great idea. What a way to put them back into good use.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."

Wonderful project – sounds like you might have your work cut out for you!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

Nice work! Especially considering your tool limitations.

-- Maplewood, MN

interesting idea. making treasure out of “not treasure” Also a great way to hone your skills

-- making sawdust....

Thank u all for all the encouraging comments.
Sharad

-- patanjali

Very cool Sharad.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Considering the limited tools at your disposal I will agree that this is a challenge and one you have overcome. Very good job, don’t stop now Sharad; “there will be many more challenges, each day will bring a new one”, as paraphrased from Deepak Chopra in one of his books. Woodworking is a daily challenge and a triumph to all of us. I believe that is why we do it….

Shaanti

-- --Chuck

Making handles for broken scissors, Sharad-YOU are definetly a Lumberjock, Great work & an insperation to us all! Keep it up!

Sharad, Some Lumber jocks may have old / starter tools that they may want to get rid of. We would much rather give them to a fellow lumberjock, than throw them away or give to a stranger. If there is a tool you need, let us know, we may be able to help.

-- so much wood, so little time. Bradford.

Thank u Bradford I have sent a personal message to you.
Sharad

-- patanjali

Sharad,

This is the great thing about woodworkers everywhere is that they have the same values. I think we all think that every piece of wood is a piece of gold and there is nothing which cannot be made better by adding some wood to it.

Well done in extending the life of the scissors. I like the way you think. We will all be forced to think less about throwing away and think more about using things until the true end of their useful lives.

Have you considered using a natural oil instead of lacquer? You must have access to tung oil where you are. It’s a natural finish and will leave a tough and resistant finish. It will color the wood but perhaps enhance the natural colors of the wood more rather than adding its own.

Keep the great ideas coming!

-- Steve, New Zealand, www.steveracz.com