guitarguy10
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I had these Fisker trimmers but they kinda suck, the blades dulled really quickly and the spring is more of an annoyance then an aid. What are the best tools out there for trimming my bud that I'm about to harvest?
Best Trimmers
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Corso312
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Agreed.. I bought a few and they are garbage, they get stuck together after one plant.
Corso312
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I went back to these
I use a pair of scissors that I unscrewed and then re-glued a little loose the screw holding the two blades together, that way there is room between the blades for resin buildup without the blades sticking together. I had to use glue because the screw would otherwise not be tight. I don't know how but it works great, the blades can be caked in resin and I am still cutting, last time I had so much resin flying around I got it all over my glasses, had to clean them with iso alcohol.
anomalii
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The trick is to get 2 or 3 pairs of trimmers. Keep them soaking in a glass with isopropyl alcohol and swap them out often. Keep a towel close by to wipe dry and swap, swap, swap.
Also check out bonsai trimmers. Lots of options out there, good to have a variety of tools in your box.
Also check out bonsai trimmers. Lots of options out there, good to have a variety of tools in your box.
Herb & Suds
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That is how it is done
xtsho
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I have 2 sets of Fiskars Softouch microtip pruners that are probably 15 years old and work just as good as the day I got them. It's too bad they started making their products in China because I have heard other stories like yours. Mine were made in Finland and are top quality.
JoeBlow5823
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These were 10 bucks back in the day when i got them. Still going strong. Make sure you get the real Hydrofarm brand. Any knock off like the vivosun or whatever are JUNK.
mistergrafik
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Coalcat
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Chikamasa B-500sf Stainless Steel Scissors w/ Fluorine Coating (Resin-resistant) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JSYB9I6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_BBp7pJlsW9mIP
buy a couple of these with one soaking in iso. They have some sets with curved blades too. No spring so your hands don’t get cramped. They are wonderful.
buy a couple of these with one soaking in iso. They have some sets with curved blades too. No spring so your hands don’t get cramped. They are wonderful.
guitarguy10
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Thank you Chikamasa was the brand I heard good things about but had forgotten its name. Just bought a pair (they're $30 or I'd have gotten more) and will just alternate them out with a cheap pair of scissors and some rubbing alcohol for now. This hobby is fucking expensive.
twentyeight.threefive
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Vivosun 3 pack for $14 on Amazon. Figured I'd give them a shot. The pair of Fiskars I've had lasted a year, despite cleaning and care. They still function but not even close as they did on day 1, quite dull.
ÒÒlegilizeitÒÒ
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I use bonsai scissors. Work fantastic, extreamly easy to get real close to the nugs, and they are cheap.
I buy a 10 pack, and just keep a few in isopropyl alchohol when they get gummed up.
They also sell a cup with a sponge and a solvent, you stab your scissors into the sponge a few times and it cleans off the resin.
I buy a 10 pack, and just keep a few in isopropyl alchohol when they get gummed up.
They also sell a cup with a sponge and a solvent, you stab your scissors into the sponge a few times and it cleans off the resin.
Doug Dawson
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He works for food.
guitarguy10
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I've never seen those before, I will keep them in mind as I still need to buy a 2nd (and 3rd) set of scissors. Decided they get the chop day after tommorow (so almost the end of the 10th week from flipping). As usual I'm not too pleased with at least the very yellow nature of the leaves, but the buds look to have grown in fairly well. I mean good enough that I will smoke it proudly and is better then most of the weed I've been forced to buy over the years ... but still room to grow.
This next grow I'm getting ready for I've decided to give ProMix HP a go cuz I've heard good things. I have ONLY ever grown in coco coir, so this shall be an experience, but hopefully I can avoid the annoying flowering problems I seem to keep getting. I can keep vegging plants looking super healthy and thriving and green, but once they get like half way through harvest shit always starts going haywire.
buyyouabeer
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This^^^^^ These are the best, I personally use the curved blade version: Chikamasa B-500SRF Curved Scissors with Fluorine Coating. Look around for a better deal than Amazon, which are price gouging on them.
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I read a good tip on here from a N. California grower years ago. Said when they spend weeks trimming the harvest anyone using the spring style scissors doesn't last a few days. Constantly compressing the spring over and over is brutal on your hands. He recommended the Chikamasas and I have never looked back.
guitarguy10
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Problem is that in Canada usually Amazon.ca is the best/only choice. To buy from a US supplier there's duties taxes lots of bullshit. It cost me $30 CAD from amazon.ca, not the fluorine ones but these ones, which I mean i'm ok with that price:
Stainless Steel Grape Scissors B-500S (Orange) : Amazon.ca: Home
Stainless Steel Grape Scissors B-500S (Orange) : Amazon.ca: Home
www.amazon.ca
Coalcat
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They are expensive. eBay is a good source of Amazon it too pricey. I’m cheap and honestly I wouldn’t hesitate getting these again. They are super well built so I can’t see them not lasting. I DO use other scissors to buck up the thick stems so I don’t stress the chika’s though.
you get used to no spring really quick and you can really go fast once you get the hang of fluttering the blade.
