> May I divert the thread a smidge and ask what, if anything, can be done
> for scissors that are too tight?
   First use your your hands as a prybar.
  Grab the scissor blades at both ends, and pull them apart forcefully 
as you open and close them repeatedly.       Many times this makes a 
great improvement.

If this doesn't work
  Support the scissors body very near the rivet.  A small socket works 
pretty well (but its going to show after you are done.)
    Just drive the rivet back through a little. A large pin punch is good.
   yours Scott

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