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"One of America's Favorite Sharpeners"
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Northern Tails Sharpening, Inc
Mobile, Al and New Orleans, LA
" For Professional Pet & Show Groomers and Veterinarians "
--- Since 1995 ---
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Call 251-232-5353 Anytime
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Northern Tails Sharpening, Inc
c/o The UPS Store
1956-J University Blvd. S.
Suite# 333
Mobile, AL 36609
251-232-5353
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Jeff Andrews
Sharpener / Groomer
Is a Registered Member of
National Dog Groomers Association of America
International Professional Groomers, Inc
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National Association of Professional Creative Groomers
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Published Articles by Jeff Andrews
Jeff's articles have been published in several grooming magazines worldwide
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For added information on product reviews, how-to-do's, articles, and general equipment issues, read our blog. We have a blog on Groomwise which is part of Petgroomer.com. Click on the banner and enjoy reading our blog as well as many blogs pertaing to all aspects of pet grooming.
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"Satisfaction Guaranteed"
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Northern Tails Sharpening, Inc
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A Certified SHARK FIN®
Sharpening Service
Call 888-544-7254 Verify
Our sharpening WILL NOT void your warranty
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Mail-in Service is "World Wide"
One of the "Most Trusted" sharpening services in the United States, Canada, & Mexico
* We sharpen anything that cuts in your grooming shop (blades, shears, nail clippers, rakes, pinking shears) *
" I am a groomer and worked around two grooming shops I built over the years. There's nothing I haven't seen in grooming, shop management, and grooming equipment for over 16 years. Let me use my experience and make your equipment cut almost better than new. Unless your sharpener has worked in the shop like us, they don't know how stuff is suppose to cut."
----- Jeff -----
Why pay other sharpening services $5.00, $6.00, or even $7.00 a blade, plus shipping, then have to wait 2 to 4 weeks for your equipment to come back.
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We have a "48 HOUR TURNAROUND" time on regular sized orders. As groomers, we know it's important to get your equipment back to you ASAP!
We charge $4.50 a blade, and $4.50 for regular grooming shears ALWAYS!
We are one of the most inexpensive mail-in sharpening service you can use.
You NOW have a better choice !
All Mail-in customers get a CD-ROM with all the video's and articles on this website for free!!!
Includes the "NEW" 3 Part Series On Blade Care
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An information sheet that can help deter problems using freshly sharpened blades the first time. It's like a checklist of things we may forget to do or forget to look at.
We service most major brands of clippers
-------- Andis - Laube - Wahl --------
(One pair per box of sharpening, call for information)
Northern Tails Sharpening is an authorized Laube Service Center and distributor for both Alabama and Louisiana
Northern Tails Sharpening is an authorized Wahl Service Center and distributor for Alabama
Northern Tails Sharpening is an Andis distributor and service center in Alabama
We Don't Service ANY Oster or Conaire Clippers
We sharpen ALL types of grooming shears.
Regular Grooming - Expensive Convex - Semi Convex - Beauty/Barber
German Made - Japanese Made - American Made
We are a certified sharpening service and can sharpen these shears:
Geib - Kenchii - Chris Christiansen - Sharkfin - Talyn - Les Pooch
Everything you need to know about how to ship your equipment to us is on the
"Mail-in Service Page". It was designed for the "First Time Shipper".
The address, the prices, how to pack your box, what we sharpen, what we DON'T sharpen, clipper repair, other information, its all there!!!
There is even a form to print (Inventory Sheet), and you fill it out with your information, and it actually prints out a label to put on your box!
Click on the box below to go to "Mail-in Service"
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WE RESTORE SEVERELY RUSTY BLADES
We do a great job of taking the rust off light to moderately rusted blades, and groomers compliment us on this free service we offer. But blades with real heavy rust all over and in-between the teeth will pit and not hold an edge well. The rust will dramatically deteriorate the metal of the blade and it may need replaced.
So, if your blade care was non-existent for a while, or you left a bunch of blades out in the barn or your trunk for a few years, we offer a solution to de-rust them the best we can. We will try to eliminate the heavy rust the best we can. There may be scars where the rust used to be, but most or all of it will be gone. No matter what, you'll have a usable blade again You may not have to buy a replacement blade and that's worth a couple bucks!
We charge $6.50 a blade to restore and sharpen heavy rusted blades.
If we cant restore them to our satisfaction we'll call you.
There is no place on the inventory sheet for severely rusted blades, so you will have to designate the ones you want restored, or leave that decision up to us. If you have any questions call us. The process may take a little more time so please be aware of that.
There are no chemicals whatsoever used in this process, its buffing and polishing!
Below is an example of a severely rust blade, BEFORE and AFTER our process.
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| BEFORE De-Rusting Process |
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"On-site" Service is covering Five states along the Entire Gulf Coast
Southern Alabama, Southern Mississippi, West Georgia, Florida Panhandle, and All of Southern Louisiana
(Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Entire North Shore, New Orleans, West Bank, Houma, Morgan City, New Iberia, all parishes inbetween)
"We have an office in New Orleans"
Why mail equipment out, or drop it off, when I can come to your shop and finish in an hour or two?
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" You Now Have A Better Choice® "
What other sharpener can sharpen your equipment better than someone who grooms with it, just like you!
"One of the best scissor sharpeners in America"
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How Your Equipment is Sharpened
Blades are disassembled, cleaned, and hollow ground. Springs, glides, and sockets are adjusted or replaced (if necessary) at no extra charge1. Blades are then cleaned again in blade wash containing a Disinfectant and RUST INHIBITOR, de-magnitized, lubricated and reassembled to precise factory tension and proper cutter setback. Each blade is string tested like the factory does it before it is returned to you.
Each shear is initially inspected; edges are re-sharpened to produce smooth, sharp scissoring; tension adjusted; bump stoppers, screws & washers replaced as needed at no extra charge1; then the shear is cleaned & lubricated, with final inspection and testing done on actual hair. As an active groomer, I set up shears for my hand making the emphasis on the tips. Usually the tension is OK for everyone by doing it this way. Corrugation is done by request at no charge, but it can take some of the cutting ability away from the blade its put on. Corrigation can also make the shear start a "swishing" sound when opening and closing.
There are two movies on the "Instructional Video" page that shows how blades are reassembled and adjusted, and another describing how shears are set-up and adjusted after sharpening.
We test every blade on a clipper using Oster Test String or fur. We brush the blade afterwards but there may still be a speck of this material in the blade teeth. We try to be perfect, but that blade was cleaned and sharpened and it will cut.
1. This is within reason. If your sending equipment that all have parts missing or broken you will be charged.
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PLEASE WATCH MY INTRODUCTION VIDEO
Jeff talks about Northern Tails Sharpening in a candid video targeting groomers just learning about his sharpening service for the first time. Its a good video that explains his days in the grooming shop, and why he became a "World Class" sharpener. He talks about what this website has to offer with video's, articles, and MSDS's. And finally, how his shop experience and being a sharpener, can exceed your sharpening expectations as it does groomers all over the Gulf Coast and the entire U.S.
You NOW have a better choice in sharpening!!!
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We Have FREE Instructional Video's
** Cleaning Clipper Blades **
** Changing the blade drive on your clipper **
** How to oil blades during a groom **
** How to put a blade on a Laube clipper **
** How to change the "tip" on your Wahl Clipper **
** How to put a blade on a Wahll KM-2 Clipper **
** How to check your Laube clipper **
** How to work the new Andis AGC hinge **
** How to check the drive bearing in the Andis **
** Changing the lever in your Laube clipper **
** What you check on your clipper if the blades don't cut when they come back from sharpening **
and many more....Go check them out!!!
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We Have MSDS's On Many Grooming Products
Material Safety Data Sheets
** What's really in your can of spray coolant **
** REM oil, why its the worst thing to use as a lubricant **
** Is my blade wash safe for the environment? **
** Is there anything hazardous in blade oil? **
** How do I dispose of old grooming products **
and many more...
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We Have Written Articles You Can Print Out On Many Grooming Interests
** Snap-on Comb Cutting Heights by product **
** The cutting heights of all clipper blades by product **
** Fixing blades that rattle on the clipper **
** Clipper Schematics by manufacturer **
** The new Andis hinge and how to get blades to go on **
** What's really in that can of coolant that may hurt you**
** Explaining the differences of the 22 and 18 tooth cutters**
and many more...
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IVAC or Cordpak Problems?
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Are you tired of shorts in the plug? The plug popping out? Maybe you just feel more comfortable with the cord wired direct to the switch like your other clippers?
Let us do your IVAC conversion for you.
Laube has stated "Direct Wiring" the power cord to the switch, by-passing the plug, WILL NOT void your motor warranty. We'll even shorten the cord to the length more appropriate for your work space.
Call For Information
251-232-5353
fax 251-661-7808
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| IVAC Direct Wire Conversion Done Right! |
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The IVAC Conversion Theory
Watch this movie about what is done to your IVAC to eliminate the plug and hardwire your power cord directly to the switch. This makes the IVAC run like any other clipper and eliminating the "on-off" shorting of the plug. It is the only factory authorized hardwire solution, and is completed at an authorized Laube service center.
We convert more IVAC's than anyone else. Price is FREE to customers who send it along with their normal sharpening order of 15+ items, ($30 + shipping without a normal sharpening order). All we need is the clipper and the power cord (no hoses). Any other parts needed such as a new case, end cap, or maintenance items ( lever, hinge, or tune-up kit) will be extra. You need to let us know what needs to be done in addition to the conversion.
You'll have the Laube IVAC back as your Number One Clipper!!!
Satisfied customers with conversions so far: 312
Historic week for Northern Tails, March 22 - 28, 2009, we had 7 IVAC conversions during this week
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CordPak Hardwiring
Are you tired of shorts in the Cordpak? The Cordpak popping out? Maybe its been pulled so many times it won't make a good connection and power shorts out?
Let us do your CORDPAK hardwire.
The Cordpak was designed so a battery can be used with your Laube instead of the power cord. Just simply pull out the Cordpak and insert the battery. You have to have the batteries and battery charging systems to do this.
If you think you will never use a battery in place of the Cordpak, and your having problems with it, we can hardwire it for you. We get rid of the Cordpak and use the parts from it to by-pass the 4 snaps and wire that switch directly to the motor. Then use the normal screws to hold the end cap solid so it will never pop out and shouldn't short out again. This conversion WILL NOT void your motor warranty. We'll even shorten the cord to the length more appropriate for your work space.
When the Cordpak goes bad from being dropped or pulled out constantly it really can't be service, it has to be replaced. The cost of a new one is around $100, so the hardwire conversion (even with a new switch) is half the cost. Most of the time its a connection problem stemmed from stepping on the cord and/or yanking on the Cordpak.
Unless you need any parts (switch), the job is done for a small labor charge of $25. This charge is with or without a sharpening order. This service is for the new yellow clippers, call if you have an older model with mulitple switches or a broken switch.
CORDPAK hardwire jobs so far: 206
Call For Information
251-232-5353
fax 251-661-7808
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| The snaps that hold the Cordpak in the clipper. They bend and short out. |
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Break The Tab On Your Wahl 5-N-1 Blade???
We have NEW spring decks to install on your Wahl 5-N-1 blades so don't throw them away. THEY CAN BE FIXED and SHARPENED for $8.50
Spring Decks alone cost $2.00 each
Why not take advantage of our "5-N-1 Refurbish Program"? The blade is fitted with new parts and not resharpened. Cost is $10.00 per blade. Program is for blades that were not previously re-sharpened.
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Wahl 5-N-1 Blade Re-furbish Program
We can REFURBISH your Wahl 5-N-1 Blade for $10.00
This includes new factory parts, it will not be re-sharpened.
Refurbishing extends usable blade life without replacing, and SAVES MONEY!!
The advantages of refurbishing over resharpening is it saves metal. Resharpening removes metal from both the bottom and cutter blades, you could start to lose the highest setting. With the refurbishing process, we polish the bottom blade and install a new cutter. No metal loss.
NOTE: The program is for blades that weren't previously re-sharpened
*** We are a Wahl Distributor and Service Center ***
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| The parts and what happens to them in our re-furbish program |
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Cleaning the Wahl 5-N-1 Trimmer Blade |
New Article for FREE!
"How to clean the Wahl 5-N-1 trimmer blade"
Think your cleaning this blade properly? Does the blade seem to dull out quickly sometimes? Do you use the Wahl Trimmer on Cats? Have you broken the rear or side tab off? Better read this article, and print it out for future reference.
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We Accept These Credit Cards
No International Checks
No "Debit Only" Cards
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My Business Card
Just click on it and print it out. Give a copy to another groomer you know!
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Call for information or questions
251-232-5353
You can also Text Message me.
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email for info: jeff@northerntails.com
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Terms of the "Satisfaction Guarantee"
1. The instructions on the invoice pertaining to steel blades must be followed.
2. The instructions on the invoice pertaining to ceramic blades must be followed.
3. The instructions on the invoice pertaining to trimmer blades must be followed
4. The instructions on the invoice pertaining to shears and adjusting must be followed.
5. Your clipper maintenance must be up to date. Blades won't cut on clippers that are not maintained even if the blades cut on it before they were sent. Freshly sharpened blades bring out worn parts on clippers. Just don't think your clipper is OK, watch the video on this website pertaining to your brand of clipper titled "What to check on your clipper when blades don't cut". When in doubt, send your clipper along and we'll check it out for problems and make sure your blades work properly on it..
6. All equipment must be tested upon receipt then stored away for later use if that's what you intend. If there are any problems we need to address them within 5 days of receipt of equipment.
7. Any problems with receiving equipment from Northern Tails Sharpening Inc that is broken, bent, or lost, is the responsibility of the shipping company. Get insurance for the trip to us and the return trip. We pack boxes the best we can but what is actually enough packing when they throw boxes. Call us on the phone.
8. Any problems, call us on the phone within 5 days of receipt of equipment. NO EMAILS or TEXTS. You may have problems we are not responsible for and can help you with. We have training videos and articles that will help you manage your equipment. We have proven that its not always the sharpening when there is a problem, but we have to investigate to find out the problem.
9. There are no refunds. We will work with you to investigate any problems you may have except for broken or missing equipment received in the mail. Call us on the phone.
10. You must not use spray coolant, WD-40, or REM Oil as lubricants. Only the use of blade oil put on a blade before, during, and after the groom (per manufacturers instructions) will we recognize and proper blade lubrication. These other products dry the blade of proper lubrication and can shorten the life of the cutting edge . Our tests have shown that using solvent only as lubrication could wear the cutting edges out in 4 weeks +/-. The use of these spray solvents without using the proper safety gear can be dangerous to your health. Read the can pertaining to proper ventilation and safety gear required. The MSDS for these products will contain safety information and those can be found on our website..
11. Does not include shipping company used, turnaround time, or damage caused by the shipping company. You file all insurance claimes if you asked for insurance, we don't automatically insure packages.
12. Expecting or assuming certain services that are not explained or described on the website, or agreed upon in a phone call or written documentaion. Any questions call before shipping.
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