H.K. Porter bolt cutters... repairable?

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Picked up some H.K. Porter #3 36" bolt cutters at a swap meet with some files for $15. The files will be used for projects with my forge, but the bolt cutters I'd like to repair. apparently you can buy new jaws, but they are expensive. Can I rebuild the cutting surface and grind back down to shape? or am I stuck picking up new jaws? Pictures below. Attached ImagesThere are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:I'd try it, with impact-resistant hard-face  build-up.In operation, the jaws don't make contact, so a little hand grinding to get a somewhat decent "knife edge" should do it.Make sure the hard-face isn't the stuff that laughs at a grinding disc, which can't so much as scratch it. Last edited by denrep; 07-15-2013 at 08:18 PM.
Reply:you could always try to creativly grind them out to make crimpers for battery cables and welding cables...just a thought.Miller thunderbolt 250Decastar 135ERecovering tool-o-holic ESAB OAI have been interested or involved in Electrical, Fire Alarm, Auto, Marine, Welding, Electronics ETC to name a just a few. So YES you can own too many tools.
Reply:Originally Posted by dumb as a stumpyou could always try to creativly grind them out to make crimpers for battery cables and welding cables...just a thought.
Reply:Grind only. What you need to do is grind a new cutting edge, being careful that you don't overheat, and that the geometry of the blades will close parallel. These will often have an adjusting bolt as well
Reply:I might have a set of jaws at my dads house, I bought them years ago and they were to big for my cutters. I will look next time I get down there.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
Reply:Originally Posted by TozziWeldingI might have a set of jaws at my dads house, I bought them years ago and they were to big for my cutters. I will look next time I get down there.