Forum: Sharpening & Repair TALK

I was just wondering if I can use air in a can to blow the hair out of my blades. Didn`t know if there was something in there that might dull or rust them.

My hinge on my Andis AGC broke today, on my last dog thank goodness. I called my sharpener to see if he happened to have a part. He did. I went over and got it. Brought it back home and started to change it out. Something just didn't look right....

When you ship your blades and scissors out for sharpening don't use an envelope. Envelopes offer no protection and are easily ripped open. You can get free priority boxes from the post office or on line at www.usps.com. Make sure all items are...

I recently got a few Oster Zerion blades, and 2 out of 3 of them have not worked correctly since I took them out of the package. Yes, I did clean and oil them to start out and have kept oiling them when trying to use them. They start grabbing hair...

I work at PetSomething just outside Raleigh NC. Got a call on Monday night from a "local" sharpener. They just moved here from SC. He has 20 plus years experience sharpening blades, shears, etc. Groomers and hairstylists alike, etc etc etc...all the...

I had someone tell me once that wet dog hair would dull the blades extra fast, but I have also seen a few people here say they do it a lot. Does it dull the blades or scissors?

Can anyone give me the low down on offset shears. Are they handy to have, what situation are they used in, are they your everyday shears? Any input about these would be great Thanks!!

I own mystery blades. Sometimes they cut beautifully. 7F cute Schnauzer Fri.#10 tummy. Risked #40 cuz wasn't working....go figure...now it does. Yes I oil.That crazy poodle fur last Sun would not cut.It is almost as tho some freeky power keeps me...

My resort's owner contacted me a few days ago with concerns of an apparent "outbreak" of pet (specifically dog) lice near my city; with worries of it becoming an issue at our facility. Apparently there is quite a few cases of lice nearby, and she...

Ok we have both. My wife likes the wahl I am leaning toward the laube. First the Laube has a rockwell of in the 90's that is damn hard. Not sure where the wahls fall in relation but I would guess somewhere in the 60 range. Also I noticed on...

What blade you use for pads? I was taught to use a #40 and while it dose work and I like the result. The problem I have had is the chip teeth so easy.(at least for me :-). It seem like I break them as soon as I get them. My old boss bought a #35 and...

Ok, I have a question, hoping Jeff or Tim will chime in as they are the experts on this type of stuff, lol. I was always taught that I could take a slicker brush and swipe out the hair that gets clogged in a blade. You know, say you are doing a...

What do you have to do routinely to these? I have a K9-III, and a CV. I think I have to change things on them, but I"m not sure what, or how often.

It was not good. I was stuck in an out of the way location. I only booked 5 appts. Today was better. A lady that was showing her dog there had an emergency and needed a groom. I drew a crowd grooming her pee covered dog. Lots of cards where...

Nothing. No clicking, no "turning over", nothing. I tried turning it on, and it was just dead. Could it be the blade drive? Or if it doesn't even sound like it's turning on is that the switch? Help! Also, my Laube Shark NEVER works right for...