I stay away from coarse grits because they will remove more steel than required. Work Sharp GSS – A Complete Solution ***CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT ON AMAZON***įirst things first, I recommend only using fine and extra fine grits when sharpening clipper blades. For those who are interested, here’s a review I wrote about them. I’ll be using my Work Sharp diamond stones. I’ve used mine to sharpen just about anything from nail clippers to x-acto knives, and today I’ll be showing you how to sharpen clipper blades. One thing I love about sharpening stones is how versatile they are. Alright, time to sharpen……here’s 2 ways how! Important: if your blades are rusted, don’t sharpen. A hot soapy water wash will usually do the trick, although you may sometimes have to soak in vinegar (if your blade is very dirty). Prior to sharpening, you’ll want to ensure the blades are 100% clean and free from dirt and debris. How To Sharpen Clipper Blades (2 Different Ways!) So chances are you don’t really need to sharpen your clipper blades! Give them a thorough wash under hot water, towel dry, apply a generous coating of oil, and they should run fine again. It’s quite a bit thicker and coarser, and will therefore dull an edge much quicker. Remember, dog fur/hair is nowhere near the same as human hair. If you use clippers to groom your dog, expect that they will dull much faster than usual. Don’t Underestimate The Importance Of Lubricating Your Blades! This can be resolved by simply lubricating with oil. In the case of your blades, they will stop cutting smoothly. Moving parts will eventually give way to friction. When was the last time you removed and cleaned the gunk from your blades? Also, notice all the crap in the little crevice where the blades sit? Yeah, you need to make sure all of that is clean! Don’t Forget To Clean The Inside As Well! The reason it’s not cutting smoothly could be because: Nine times out of ten your clipper blades aren’t actually dull, and don’t need to be sharpened. That’s the first question you should be asking yourself. In this post I’ll go over 2 of my favorite methods! Some people use stones, others use rods, and some even use foil. Why? You’ll save a ton of money, and in time you’ll be able to give yourself some really cool haircuts! Here Are My 2 Clippers! I Use Them Both Frequently To Cut My Own Hairīack to the topic at hand, sharpening clipper blades! As is the case with sharpening in general, there’s many different ways to sharpen clipper blades. There’s no passion! My point: it’s worth investing in clippers to cut your own hair. Now look I’m not bashing barbershops…I just think many of them (at least where I live) aren’t good at what they do. They lure you in by giving you an awesome first haircut, and everything after looks like grandma did it. Truth be told, I was sick of hopping barber shops in the city to find that they mostly all suck (and are ridiculously overpriced!). A couple years ago I invested in a hair clipper.
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