Dysfunctional clippers

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Anthony Todd — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:34:48 GMT

[quote user="Michael Woodhouse"]Check wholesaler prices for clipper blades.[/quote]

E-bay beats anywhere hands down, like half the price for blades and prices for other equipment from autoclaves to computers you wouldn't believe.

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Michael Woodhouse — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:37:13 GMT

[quote user="James Johnson"]

Why not try J.A.K Marketing, they will send a freepost jiffy bag upon request.

They sharpen blades and scissors.

From what I have seen they are one of the cheapest sharpening services on the market and they have a 24 hour turnaround!!!

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I'm not sure people mind you pushing your company, but why not introduce yourself rather than pretend to be such a satisfied customer that you chose their logo as your avatar!

And start a new thread!

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

James Johnson — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:37:55 GMT

Why not try J.A.K Marketing, they will send a freepost jiffy bag upon request.

They sharpen blades and scissors.

From what I have seen they are one of the cheapest sharpening services on the market and they have a 24 hour turnaround!!!

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Michael Woodhouse — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:45:50 GMT

Check wholesaler prices for clipper blades. Dunlops catalogue was £10 more than the JAK catalogue, we rang them and they price matched!

Think they think you'll just add these things to your order without a thought!

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Rob Loxley — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:36:32 GMT

Immac?

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Laurence Webb — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 21:11:55 GMT

As above, but NVS also sharpen clipper blades too. Nice and easy as they are just given to the driver and brought back with your order. We tend to use Burtons though as they're a bit cheaper (I think)

When I was a student my foster practice used to use scissors followed by a disposable bic razor. Not ideal because it clogs up a lot and scratching the skin surface releases bacteria, but probably preferable to a repeat anaesthetic in an emergency!

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Rob Smith — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:56:30 GMT

[quote user="Clive Ansell"]

I have just started a new locum and cannot find a pair of serviceable clippers or clipper blades. I tried to prepare for a bitch spey this morning, and would have made a better job with a knife and fork. We have had to rebook.

Where do you all buy clippers and/or get them serviced and the blades (Oster size 40) sharpened?

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Scalpel blade and a bit of oil?!

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Rob Loxley — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:04:33 GMT

[quote user="Clive Ansell"]Where do you all buy clippers and/or get them serviced and the blades (Oster size 40) sharpened? [/quote]

Buy - through your wholesaler - may be the easiest and quickest if you're locuming and can't write cheques/set up accounts.

Service - have used ritchey and burtons. They'll also sharpen your surgical scissors too!

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Bob Russell — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:01:58 GMT

We have changed from No40 clipper blades to No50 - finer job. Oster blades seem better than Wahl - most clippers seem similar except for the noise. We have a set of Japanese clippers from JAK - fairly quiet and tough as old boots.

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Gillian Mostyn — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:44:26 GMT

We use shear ease for sharpening too - great company for quick turnaround.

You can buy them from any wholesaler - I think Burtons and JAK do them too.

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Evelyn Barbour-Hill — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:46:21 GMT

Buy? Any wholesaler I think. Sharpening and service (and sales too I think): Shear Ease (01407 832800) are great; prepaid jiffy bags and one-day turnround.

I have much sympathy. In one of my past jobs, when we wanted to clip we had to borrow the practice's only clipper from the lady who did the grooming. Frequently this failed to cut because it was blunt. Once I was so frustrated I slammed the thing down and broke it. I'm not proud of that, but at least the practice then bought an extra pair of clippers for surgery.

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Colin Cameron — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:37:59 GMT

We currently use mains Oster A5 with No. 40 blade and also Andis mains and rechargrable ( from Burtons when on offer!) with same blade. no real issues with either. Try Clippers HG near Chepstow for sharpening, again no issues over last few years. Andis takes Oster blades and vice-versa ( Andis blades are a bit cheaper)

Re: Dysfunctional clippers

Tim Cheyne — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:30:29 GMT

<.........and would have made a better job with a knife and fork.>

.......or a pair of 7" B/B COF dressing scissors?

Tim.