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Scissor Training Outline
Japanese Scissors vs. American Scissors
Japan - Custom Fit Scissor to hand before purchase
Adjust and Inserts
Three Basic Rules
Don't Allow Other People to Use Scissors - Misalignment
Keep Scissors Dry - Misalignment
Keep Scissors on Soft Surfaces - Nicks and Chips
Three Basic Bewares
Warranty
Void if out of country, activation fees, engraving, gauges, inferior sharpening
Hair Shows
10-15% of Scissors are used and sold as new
Paying cash vs. check and credit card
Receipts - what to look for
Sharpening
90% of blade life is proper sharpening
Identifying good Sharpeners/Honing
Maintenance of Scissors - Pass Out Fact Sheets
Clipper oil-silicon base
Scissor Information - Pass Out Fact Sheets
Types of Blade Designs - bevel vs. convex
Types of Metals Used - cobalt, titanium, blended steel
Proper Fitting Procedures - Most Important
Opposing vs. Offset Handles
Repetitive Stress Injury - Carpal Tunnel
Fitting Scissor to Hand Properly
Fitting Fingers to Handle Hole Properly
How To Measure Length of Blade Tip to Handle Tip Properly
Scissors Price and Fact Sheet with Discounts
Student Fitting of their Existing Scissors (Shears)
Students bring their scissors to front of class to be fitted properly, if necessary
Answer any questions
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