How are blades on dog grooming clippers sharpened?
The blades on dog grooming clippers need to be maintained as sharp as possible on a regular basis. When a blade is not sharp, it can cause the clipper to run at a hotter speed, and it can also cause the hair it is cutting to get “caught” in the clipper, causing discomfort to the pet being groomed.Blade RemovalBefore the blade can be sharpened, it is taken off the grooming clipper. Most blades will come up by simply snapping them off the clipper, but some of them need to be removed using a screwdriver.CleanedHair and dirt particles can build up on the blade and before it can be sharpened, it needs to be cleaned. This can be accomplished by taking an old toothbrush and brushing between the blade “teeth.”SeparationEach clipper blade consists of two blades–an upper blade and a lower blade. The upper blade moves back and forth, while the lower blade acts as a kind of guide and comb. The blades are slid apart in order to separate them.GrindingThe blades are then placed on a grinding wheel–
