Dremel for sharpening hedge clippers

[fred]

In the past I have used an angle grinder to sharpen powered hedge clippers. Does the job but can be a but fierce. Would a dremel or alternative do the job?

[Chris Bacon]

I would not use either. It's best to use a flat file.

[newshound]

I don't think I have ever found it necessary to sharpen a powered hedge clipper. I might have removed the odd burr from when I have hit hidden fence wire. But if I were, I'd use a flat (chisel sharpening type) oilstone or perhaps these days the diamond equivalent. You should not need to touch the "cutouts".

[Chris Bacon]

Files are good for sharpening these things, same as for chainsaws. I've got a Stihl easy chainsaw sharpening tool, which is excellent. I had a to see if they sell a hedge cutter sharpening tool, but apart from a cmplicated one, it seems not (after all, they're just files). This turned up though: