April 2025 Route Schedule – Get Your Shears Sharpened!

 

Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time to refresh your tools! If your shears are feeling dull, pushing hair, or causing extra hand fatigue, Thad at Don’t Run With Scissors (DRWS) is hitting the road this April to sharpen and fine-tune shears for stylists and barbers across the Fox Valley.

Thad stops in at salons and barbershops on his route, so have your shears ready when he drops by! No need to schedule an appointment—just set aside the shears you need sharpened, and Thad will handle the rest.

April 2025 Route Schedule

📍 Tuesday, April 1 – FV1 (west Appleton, Grand Chute)
📍 Tuesday, April 8 – FV2 (Neenah, Menasha)
📍 Tuesday, April 15 – FV3 (South/East Appleton)
📍 Tuesday, April 22 – FV4 (Heart of the Valley)
📍 Tuesday, April 29 – FV5 (Rural communities)

Why Keep Your Shears Sharp?

🔹 Cleaner Cuts – No more folding or pushing hair!
🔹 Less Hand Fatigue – A sharp blade requires less effort.
🔹 Better Client Experience – Precision cutting means happy clients.
🔹 Longer Shear Life – Regular sharpening prevents unnecessary wear.

What to Do Before Thad Arrives

✅ Check your shears—are they pulling, pushing, or feeling rough?
✅ Set aside any shears that need sharpening or a quick tune-up.
✅ Let your fellow stylists and barbers know so they can have theirs ready too!

Thad provides expert sharpening for all professional shear brands—not just Washi! Need new shears? He also offers try-before-you-buy Washi shears so you can test them in your own hands before making a decision.

📅 Mark your calendar for your route day and have your shears ready when Thad stops by!

#ThadsDRWS #StaySharp #SalonTools #ShearCare

Thad's Don't Run With Scissors | Greenville, WI
(920) 284-6395

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