Sharpen An Oster Clipper Blade

Sharpen Oster blades yourself.

Oster clipper blades are used by both professional hair stylists, barbers and everyday men looking for a clean cut or fresh shave. After a while, the blades will dull and not work to the fullest potential. Although you can certainly purchase replacement blades at a variety of places, you can also save money by sharpening the blades yourself. Within less than ten minutes you'll have perfectly sharpened and ready-to-use clipper blades.

Instructions

1. Fill a large bowl with light machine oil. Place the sharpening stone into the bowl. There should be enough oil in the bowl to completely cover the stone.

2. Allow the stone to soak overnight. This will protect the blade and lubricate the stone.

3. Remove the blades from the clippers using a flat-head screwdriver.

4. Remove the moving blade from the guide blade.

5. Place the moving blade down onto the stone. Place the clippers on top of blade and turn the clippers on at low speed. With gentle pressure, move the blade across the stone for one to two minutes. Turn off the clippers; remove the blade when finished.

6. Remove the guide from the guide blade by using the flat-head screwdriver to pop it off.

7. Place the guide blade onto the stone. Run it back and forth over the stone with your fingers, applying light pressure. Do this again for one to two minutes.

8. Wipe off both blades with the paper towel.

9. Snap the guide back onto the guide blade.

10. Screw the guide blade back onto the moving blade. Place the blades back on the clippers.

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