How to Hand Sharpen a Clipper Blade
Sharpening a clipper blades takes only a few minutes if you buy a sharpening stone, which can be found in almost any hardware store. Follow these steps to learn how. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Open the clipper blades as wide as possible. Unscrew and separate the blades, if possible, to make sharpening easier.
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Hold the clipper blade in one hand with the pointed edge away from you. Hold the sharpening stone in the other hand.
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Hold the sharp edge of the blade at a 45-degree angle to the sharpening stone and place the edge against the stone.
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Draw the clipper blade toward you, maintaining the same angle in a consistent stroke.
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Continue until the clipper blade shines from the sharpened edge, then test by running it across a piece of paper, which should slice easily.
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Repeat the process with the other clipper blade.
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Reassemble the clipper blades and tighten the assembly with pliers or a wrench.
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Tips & Warnings
Always draw the blade toward you when sharpening, with the pointed end away from your body. Don't push a blade across a sharpening stone.
References
Comments
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gnoccopuzzo
Sep 23, 2009
Very good and very clear explanation of sharpen technique. Thank you