Diy Sharpen Clipper Blades

Give a good haircut with sharp clipper blades.

Using dull clipper blades can actually inflict pain. Loud clanking and hair pulling can be a sign that it is time to sharpen your clipper blades. But you don't need to have a professional sharpen your clipper blades; you can save time and money by learning sharpen them yourself.

Instructions

1. Remove the blades from your clipper. The majority of blades can be easily removed with a flat head screwdriver. Be sure to keep the screws in a safe place for when you put the blades back on. Wipe off any residue or hair that may be on the clipper blades.

2. Separate the blades and put the moving blade back onto the tension spring. Touch the moving blade with light pressure to a sharpener and turn the clippers on. Allow the clippers to remain on and continue applying light pressure for about 60 seconds.

3. Remove the clippers from the sharpener and turn them to off. Inspect the clippers. The surface should be shinier than before and feel sharper to the touch.

4. Sharpen the guide by removing it from the guide blade. You can do this by using a flat head screwdriver to remove the screw before removing the guide. Sharpen it manually on the sharpener by running it back and forth across the surface for about 60 seconds with light pressure.

5. Reattach the guide by reinserting the screw and screwing it until tightened.

6. Reattach the clipper blades in the same manner and turn the clippers on to test. You can also test the sharpness of the clipper blades by cutting hair with them to see if everything has been sharpened and reassembled properly.

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