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New Blade Care Videos
Available FREE to customers only on CD-ROM for your computer
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BladeCare Number 1 - Clipper Blade Failures and Why
Jeff shows in detail how clipper blades cut, spray coolants and the buildup they help create, why oil is so important and how not oiling destroys the cutting edge, rusty blades, blades impacted with hair, dirt in-between the blade teeth, ceramic blades, and more... (28 minutes)
BladeCare Number 2 - Proper Oiling of Blades
Jeff shows in detail how to oil blades before, during, and after the groom. What damage can happen to blades not oiled, and how this can affect your clipper as well. And more... (15 minutes)
BladeCare Number 3 - Effective Clipper Blade Cleaning
Jeff shows how easy it is to make the time to clean blades, why cleaning is important, the buildup and how to scrub it off effectively and very quick, why never take blades apart to clean them, Why use only blade washes and never water, kerosene, alcohol, or coolants to properly clean blades, and more... (13 minutes)
Disk also includes all the articles and videos from this website.
How to put a blade on a Andis AGC/AGR/5 Speed Clipper
Jeff explains how to put a blade on an Andis clipper spotlighting the new Andis hinge. Trouble usually happens when users purchase their first Andis AGC and/or have used clippers with automatic latching systems on the hinge. He also goes into the differences between the older "automatic latching" hinge, and the new hinge. Jeff demonstrates the 4 part movement needed to get blades locked on the new hinge every time.
What To Check on the Laube Lazor, Lightning, MicroMini, or IVAC If Blades Dont Cut!
Jeff shows in detail how to check your Laube clipper if the blades don't cut when you get blades back from the sharpener. Even if they start to drag prematurely watch this video. He goes over every component one at a time to show how and why it may have failed using bad components already on the test clipper. This is a fantastic diagnostic tool for someone not familiar with their Laube clipper. Your clipper is 50% of your cutting system and you are responsible for the maintenance of it. Its not always the sharpening.
Changing The Blade Drive On An Andis AGC/Ultra-Edge/AGR Clipper
Jeff shows in detail how to change the blade drive in the AGC/Ultra-Edge/AGR clipper, and how to look for situations that may cause blades to cut improperly.
Changing The Hinge On An Andis AGC/Ultra-Edge/AGR Clipper
Jeff explains how to change the hinge on the AGC/Ultra-Edge/AGR clipper, and also how to look for other situations that could cause trouble with the blades cutting
What To Check on Andis Clippers (AG/AGC/AGR/Unltra Edge) If Blades Dont Cut!
Jeff shows in detail how to check your Andis clipper if the blades don't cut when you get blades back from the sharpener. Even if they start to drag prematurely watch this video. He goes over every component one at a time to show how and why it may have failed using bad components already on the test clipper. This is a fantastic diagnostic tool for someone not familiar with their Andis clipper. He goes over the round clipper (AGC/AGR/ Untra Edge series), and the square one (AG2 series). Your clipper is 50% of your cutting system and you are responsible for the maintenance of it. Its not always the sharpening.
Three clipper blade cleaning techniques. If your not sure how to clean and oil clipper blades properly, watch this video for some idea's. There is always time to clean and oil your blades.
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Jeff describes how to apply oil to clipper blades while grooming WITHOUT getting any oil on the coat. He uses a white coated dog, and shows the technique in detail that has to be followed to be successful.
Oiling blades during your groom will keep the friction down, which keeps the heat down, and will save the cutting edges of your blades longer. It will also help control the over-use of spray coolants.
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Oiling Blades During A Groom And Using A Spray Coolant Also
Jeff describes how to apply oil to clipper blades while grooming WITHOUT getting any oil on the coat, and using a spray coolant to first cool the blade. He shows the technique in detail that has to be followed to cool the back of the blade and oil the teeth. Keeping the clipper OFF while applying the coolant is the safest way to use them (see MSDS).
Oiling blades during your groom will keep the friction down, which keeps the heat down, and will save the cutting edges of your blades longer. It will also help control the over-use of spray coolants.
Become a customer and get the CD-ROM with the NEW blade care videos FREE!
Jeff explains, that if blades keep popping off your clipper, this video may help you fix the problem. It also covers why the blade will not engage on both the Oster and Andis clipper hinges
What To Check on the Oster Clipper (A-5, Single Speed, Two Speed, Any Turbo) If Blades Dont Cut!
Jeff shows in detail how to check your Oster clipper if the blades don't cut when you get blades back from the sharpener. Even if they start to drag prematurely watch this video. He goes over every component one at a time to show how and why it may have failed using bad components already on the test clipper. This is a fantastic diagnostic tool for someone not familiar with their Oster clipper. Your clipper is 50% of your cutting system and you are responsible for the maintenance of it. Its not always the sharpening.
Changing The Drive Bearing On An Andis AG2/AGC Clipper
Jeff explains how to change the drive bearing on the Andis clipper. He shows how to detect a bad bearing, what causes a bad bearing, how to prevent a bad bearing. The whole procedure is not shown just what has to be done. This job should be done by a technician.
Jeff explains how to change the lever on a Wahl KM-2 clipper that doesn't have the lever with replaceable tips. The clipper body has to be opened up to change this lever. You just need to have a spare lever.
Changing The Lever "TIP's" on a New Wahl KM-2 & Switchblade Clipper
Jeff explains how to change the lever tips on a Wahl KM-2 or Wahl Switchblade clipper. You don't have to take the clipper body apart to change tips. He uses the supplied "pliers" in one procedure, and two ball point pens as a backup method. This video will take the frustration out of trying to change your lever tips.
Jeff explains how to put a blade on a Wahl KM-2 clipper. Trouble usually happens when users purchase their first Wahl and have used clippers with automatic latching systems on the hinge. He also goes into fixing the blades to fit this narrower hinge. Andis has the widest hinge in the industry, so blades may have problems rattling on Oster, Laube, Conaire, And Wahl clippers.
Jeff explains how to properly clean the Speedfeed, Excello, or Bravura trimmer blades. These type of blades accumulate hair UNDER the cutter and will cause the blade to quit cutting. Watch this video if your trimmer blades seem to be dulling out or snagging after only a short time of use.
Jeff explains how to change the switch on the round Andis Ultra Edge Type clippers with a hood on the front. This procedure is very simple anyone can do it. Just follow along with the video, and you can pause as you do each section. Corporate groomers are using this video to help save repair charges.
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Installing the Spring on the D series platform
Cut a slot on the end of a 1/4 inch drill with dremel
The slot holds the spring while you roll it over and under the tab
The vice comes from Harbor Freight, it clamps on to table
Jeff explains how to assemble a clipper blade that either fell apart or you took apart. It is assumed that the blade is sharp and the blade tension was OK.
Watch this version if you have Windows Media Player
Clipper Blade Assembly Video on You-Tube
Jeff explains how easy it is for you to assemble a clipper blade that has either fell apart, or you took it apart. We will assume its sharp and the tension was OK when it became apart. This video is for the novice or home groomer who doesn't know where to begin at re-assembling a clipper blade. This video is also on You-Tube for the world to use.
This version is for those computers that do not support Windows Media Player
Jeff explains how to properly put a blade on a Laube clipper. Laube clippers have a two part DuraLock hinge system that requires two steps to secure the blade. The initial oiling of the Laube hinge is demonstrated so proper lubrication is achieved. This video is a must for first time Laube clipper users. It's very easy using Jeff's technique.
Tim Love explains the different types of shears used in both the grooming and beauty industry. He shows the difference in the bevelled (German) edge, and the clamshell/convex edge. Also shown, are how to clean, adjust, and maintain each type of shear.
Jeff explains how the Laube IVAC clipper was originally hardwired. He was a pioneer in this procedure, but it has been upgraded by Laube to a better finished product that gives more versatility to the clipper.
Jeff explains how the Laube IVAC clipper is now hardwired with strict guidelines and parts supplied by Laube. The clipper is hardwired using an 12 inch pigtail from the switch to a screw-in plug assembly that can be zip-tied to the hose out of harms reach. With this new design, catching the cord and breaking the plug which can produce shorts in the power is practically impossible if secured properly. This new design enables the clipper to be disengaged from both the vacuum hose and power cord at the same time.
Jeff explains the specifications of the Andis AGC/Ultra Edge clipper to include the clipper weight and the sound of the running clipper. The clipper in the video has one of Jeff's custom painted body's.
Positioning A Blade On The "Shop-Inc" Blade Holder
Jeff explains how to secure a blade on the new clamp of the Shop Machine. If its not secured a certain way the bottom of the clamp gets ground off, and the teeth of the blade isnt hollow ground correctly. This video is for his sharpening students who own the machine or have just acquired the new clamp.
