tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551383152707136053.post227527393552990416..comments2023-10-02T03:56:04.001-07:00Comments on Random Acts of Gardening: 'Shear' MadnessBeth Farmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00365609322402324586noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551383152707136053.post-87115129806731558122010-04-26T08:22:47.533-07:002010-04-26T08:22:47.533-07:00I've ordered replacement blades from two sourc...I've ordered replacement blades from two sources with success: gemplers.com and felcostore.com Those are the only two I've tried....but have been happy.Gardennia nutiinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551383152707136053.post-70270859457461962322010-04-22T10:36:40.437-07:002010-04-22T10:36:40.437-07:00Where do you find replacement blades? I like the i...Where do you find replacement blades? I like the idea of keeping the disinfectant nearby in a handy spray bottle. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks for the tip.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13931137484267748788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551383152707136053.post-33780307396719728822010-04-22T07:02:23.586-07:002010-04-22T07:02:23.586-07:00I keep a spray bottle of 50%alcohol 50%water to sp...I keep a spray bottle of 50%alcohol 50%water to spray and disinfect regularly. Once a week sharpen with a whet stone. Once a year replace blade. Felco's will last 5 years everyday use this way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551383152707136053.post-58056878895036567722010-04-13T07:52:24.160-07:002010-04-13T07:52:24.160-07:00Consider myself semi-pro on pruner maintenance. Sa...Consider myself semi-pro on pruner maintenance. Saw a demo, learned the technique and keep them tuned up. Removing the accumulated sap and sharpening the blade helps my hand joint pain because the pruners are doing the job with less effort on my part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551383152707136053.post-17240855124632718502010-04-12T08:19:31.014-07:002010-04-12T08:19:31.014-07:00The place I had mine sharpened was Roy Boys (out i...The place I had mine sharpened was Roy Boys (out in Tigard). Phone: 503-245-8289; address: 10270 SW Hall Blvd. You have to be patient since they outsource the sharpening...but it is worth the wait!Gardennia nutiinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7551383152707136053.post-76969554539064880932010-04-12T08:08:09.686-07:002010-04-12T08:08:09.686-07:00Felcos are too expensive for me to collect more th...Felcos are too expensive for me to collect more than one pair but before I saw the light I went through enough cheaper clippers to pay for at least three Felcos! Mine need sharpening desperately. I'm not so good with maintenance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com