Okay, so I set out to tackle this “blade scissors” thing. I’d heard a bit about it, sounded interesting, figured I’d give it a shot. So, first things first, I needed to get my hands on some blades and scissors. I just used what I had lying around the house – some old kitchen scissors and a few razor blades I use for, you know, whatever.
I started by just messing around, trying to see how I could combine them. I took a blade, tried to attach it to the scissors. I realized quickly that this wasn’t going to be a simple “stick it on and go” situation. The blade was too small, the scissors were too big. It was a mess.
I spent some time just trying different things. I tried using tape first – regular scotch tape. That was a joke, it didn’t hold at all. Then I tried some duct tape. That held better, but it was super clunky and made the scissors hard to use. I tried to cut some paper. It didn’t go well.
- Tried scotch tape – fail.
- Tried duct tape – held, but too clunky.
Next, I moved on to glue. I had some super glue, so I gave that a shot. I put a thin line of glue on the scissor’s blade and carefully pressed the razor blade onto it. I held it there for a few minutes, praying it would stick. It seemed to hold, so I let it dry completely for a few hours.
I came back later, eager to see if it worked. I picked up the scissors, and the blade fell right off. So much for super glue, I guess. It just wasn’t strong enough. It seems like the super glue doesn’t work well on the metal material.
- Used super glue – seemed to work at first.
- After drying, the blade fell off.
I was starting to get frustrated, but I’m not one to give up easily. I figured I needed something stronger, something that would really bond the two together. That’s when I remembered I had some epoxy in the garage. I grabbed the epoxy, mixed it up according to the instructions, and applied a small amount to the scissors. I pressed the razor blade onto it, and then used a clamp to hold it in place while it cured.
I left it overnight, and the next morning, I gingerly removed the clamp. The blade was stuck on there good. I could tell just by looking at it that this was different. It was solid. I tried using the scissors, and they worked! I could cut paper, cardboard, even some thin plastic. It was actually working!
- Remembered about epoxy.
- Mixed and applied the epoxy.
- Clamped it overnight.
- It worked!
Conclusion
So, that’s my story of how I made “blade scissors”. It was a lot of trial and error, and I definitely learned a lot along the way. If you’re going to try this yourself, I’d say skip the tape and glue, and go straight for the epoxy. And be careful, those blades are sharp! Just remember it wasn’t a smooth ride, but it was a fun little project. Don’t expect it’s an easy job.
