keeping blades cool

[sunshinetm]

Being a new groomer I am very slow some times on certain dogs. It seems like my blades get very hot very fast. I mostly use the switchblade clipper & all different types of blades. Any tricks to keeping the blades cooler longer? I do turn down the speed when I can but doesn't seem seem to make much difference. Thanks, Terri

[Poodleluv]

A little marble or ceramic tile to place a hot blade on will really take the heat out quickly. Especially a marble type tile,those are my personal fave, Hope that helps!Best is to slowly as you can afford it get 2 each of the blades you use most.

[Arrooh]

It looks

like you know that those coolants are not good for blades. Keep them clean and oiled - less friction. A Vac system helps tremendously. Have at least two good blades of each type you use lots. Keep a ceramic or marble tile square and keep changing blades putting the hot one on the tile (or anything similar) which helps it too cool quickly.

[Helly]

Keep them clean and well oiled. When you notice they're getting hot, give them a blast from your HV. That will blow out any crud and hair, and cool them off at the same time. Re-oil and you're good to go.

[sunshinetm]

oiling blades

OK, I do have many blades of all of the sizes & I do have a ceramic tile I put them on & keep switching them out when they get hot. It may be that I am not oiling them enough, I will try that next time as well as blowing the hair out while I am working on them. I guess I thought oiling the blade while using them might make the hair stick to the blade more, shows what I know. LOL I had heard the coolant sprays weren't very good for the clippers or the blades so haven't been using that. Thanks, Terri

[pooh13]

I use oster cool lube3 all the time to keep my blades cool.I have heard its not good for my blades after 15 yrs of using it..but to date I have not had any issues with using it many of my blades are over 20 yrs old and still work just fine

[tmenne]

Have you switched your little white tab on your switchblade. I have to switch mine about every month. Also I clean my blades with barbercide by soaking them about once a month it keeps them nice and clean. Also oil them up every night or at least three times per week. I do oil them up while using them and that seems to help but is a pain. Are your blades sharp. I know after I get them sharpened they stay cooler longer. Otherwise maybe your blade tension needs to be checked to fit your wahl. Each blade company is different. Thats all that I can think of.

[Helly]

I use oster cool lube3 all the time to keep my blades cool.I have heard its not good for my blades after 15 yrs of using it..but to date I have not had any issues with using it many of my blades are over 20 yrs old and still work just fine

Not only is it not good for your blades, it's not good for your lungs. Or the animal's lungs!

Add to that, it doesn't clean, and it doesn't really cool all that well. I used it too, before I knew better. It's much better to use a little H42 (you can now get it in a spray bottle), then wipe with a towel.

And keep in mind, you might think you're not having any issues simply because you have nothing to compare to.

[sunshinetm]

blade cleaning & barbacide

I have never changed the white tab but do have one & will try that. I clean my blades with the barbercide then rinse with water blow dry with my HV then oil occasionally. I probably am not supposed to be rinsing them after I use the barbercide am I? I am not a full time groomer I groom some times 2 dogs a week some times 10 a week so I don't used my stuff as much as you all would. How long does the barbercide stay good? I put it in the glass container & dilute lie it says but since I don't use it on a daily basis, how long is it good for like that? My blades are sharp, because the time I noticed them getting very hot was when I was working on the cats & I got out new blades for them & they heated up just as fast. I am pretty slow at all this grooming though. Terri

[pooh13]

Not only is it not good for your blades, it's not good for your lungs. Or the animal's lungs!

Add to that, it doesn't clean, and it doesn't really cool all that well. I used it too, before I knew better. It's much better to use a little H42 (you can now get it in a spray bottle), then wipe with a towel.

And keep in mind, you might think you're not having any issues simply because you have nothing to compare to.

Ill have to check into that stuff I have never heard of it before, In fact I just looked it up to see what it was.thanx

[tmenne]

I just switched my white tab today and it made my blades quit rattling. I only use the barbercidie because its better then using straight water so I don't know about it going bad. 10 blades will heat up fast exspecially for cats. Not much you can do about it. Oilling your blades is your best bet though.

[sunshinetm]

blade heat

I was using 10 blades on the cats. I did change the white tab today & the old one looked a little worn so it probably needed to be replaced either way. I will check into the H42 also. Thanks, Terri

[PoodlePal]

If you have a 2-speed clipper, use the slower speed whenever possible. That will create less friction and, thus, less heat.

Personally, I oil my blades before each groom. I also use a can of compressed air to blow away (into a paper towel) any excess oil. I've never had a problem with oil getting on the dog's coat.

[keyray]

I would switch from Barbercide to H42. I use barbercide on stuff that won't rust (like hemostates and combs). H42 will disinfect your blades, but I don't think it counts as a lubricant. I probably should disinfect my blades in between dogs, but I don't. I have the Laube blade cleaning box. After the day is done I pop the blades I've used during the day in there and let them soak overnight. I only use Laube and Buttercut blades and they don't rust like Andis and the other brands. In the morning I use the HV to blow off the H42 and then I apply a little bit of oil on the areas were the moving parts touch. If you can't slide the cutter blade back and forth it's going to be hard for the clippers to do it.

I have a clipper vac now and it keeps the blades cool. But when I'm working without it I have 2 or 3 of the same size and I just trade them out when they get hot.