Not every man with pleasure wants to visit hairdressing salons. Therefore, many wives, mothers and daughters are thinking about how to tidy their man’s hair. You don’t have to choose in this situation - either scissors or a special machine. And most are inclined to the second option, as the most effective and fastest. Nowadays, such a device has become available in almost any hardware store. It is convenient and easy to use, and the prices pleasantly surprise you. Well, for men, what a joy that you do not need to go to any salons!
But each thing has its own working reserve, depending on the manufacturer and the level of product quality. Over time, the question arises of sharpening a clipper, because suddenly the blades in it begin to blunt, and the haircut gradually turns into torment, rather than into a quick and exciting transformation process. Of course, you can simply replace the blades or even buy a new machine, but this is far from the most correct method of solving the problem. And the owners are seriously thinking about self-sharpening a clipper at home.
Sharpening machines: basic methods
There are several ways to sharpen a clipper:
- use of a special professional set;
- turning or grinding machine;
- the use of sandpaper and a special bar for sharpening blades.
What option should I choose so that it is inexpensive and the result is high-quality? It all depends on the conditions in which the machine is operated. This can be a regular haircut once a month at home or professional daily work.
Quite often, a machine for sharpening blades may be needed by those who cut animals. In this case, sharpening the blades of the clipper will be necessary regularly. And, of course, the more often the device is used, the more responsible it is to approach the choice of service devices.
Professional haircut kit
This kit is most often used for frequent sharpening of clippers and is the best option for hairdressers. It is convenient to use and allows you to quickly and accurately sharpen the blade. A similar set also does not require any knowledge and effort. It includes a special machine for sharpening knives, clippers and a cover, aluminum disks, special lubricants and compounds, a laser and a magnet. Unlike a lathe or a grinding machine, this kit does not take up much space, so you can take it with you if you need visiting services of a hairdresser.
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So, the sharpening of the blades is carried out according to the following steps:
- First you need to disassemble the clipper and remove the blades. For this, the simplest screwdriver, suitable in size, is suitable. At the same time, it is recommended either to fix the disassembly process using a photograph, or to use the instructions, while carefully and neatly folding all the spare parts into a container so as not to lose a single part. This will greatly facilitate the reassembly process.
- Then it is necessary to prepare the aluminum disk included in the kit: it must be clean, lubricated with special grease and evenly sprinkled with abrasive powder.
- Next, fix the laser and the blades themselves with a magnet.
- Direct sharpening of knives. It is necessary to press the knife against the disk, but carefully, without making sudden movements, so as not to get hurt.
- And the last stage is washing the blades with a special solution, which is in the kit. Then you can assemble the machine using the assembly hint.
How to determine that the machine is out of order?
People who often cut their hair at home can not always immediately understand that the machine has already worked pretty well and it's time to sharpen the knives. Not everyone succeeds in determining that it is already necessary to sharpen the blades of a hair clipper. In fact, everything is simple and obvious. So, blade replacement must be done in the following situations:
- the occurrence of pain during a haircut;
- the occurrence of irritation on the scalp;
- the machine does not cut, but rather rips out and wrinkles hair.
Of course, it is recommended to sharpen the hair clipper periodically, without bringing the blade to such a state. If you don’t sharpen your knives in time, there is a risk that you will have to buy new ones. And there is also a degree of probability that the hairstyle will be damaged, and a professional hairdresser may not be able to restore it. It should be noted that the skin of each person reacts differently to such effects. For people with sensitive scalp, cutting with a blunt blade can result in minor injuries. This should also be considered.
Sandpaper and whetstone
This option is more suitable for amateurs than professionals who prefer to cut their hair at home on their own. Such people simply do not need to buy a professional kit, because it is a waste of money. You can do with improvised means that are in almost every home. Everything is extremely simple here. It is necessary to remove the blades and, pressing them to the bar, smoothly drive along it until the desired sharpness is obtained.
People who have a certain dexterity, and this is not the first time they have used this method, can sharpen knives without even having to remove them from the machine. In the same way, you can carry out the procedure with sandpaper, but it must be fixed in such a way that it is convenient to sharpen. You can come up with many options, it all depends on your wit.
Lathe or grinder
It is not recommended to regularly use these machines for sharpening clippers. In application, they almost do not differ from a professional set, but are too large. Using these machines, an inexperienced user will definitely ruin the knives. Nevertheless, many use them. But it should be borne in mind that when using such tools it is necessary to have certain skills and dexterity. Otherwise, you can just ruin the device and get hurt. The above methods are the most optimal and convenient for sharpening the blades of a clipper.
Key recommendations
Each device requires unique care. Therefore, in order to prevent breakage and blunting of blades as little as possible, it is necessary first of all to use the machine only for its intended purpose. After working with it, the blades require mandatory washing and lubrication. It is also not recommended to overload the device, only then the machine will last a long and reliable time.
Before starting work, you must make sure that the blades are sharpened exactly as needed so as not to inconvenience the client in case of poor sharpening. This can be done on artificial wool or a bun of hair. If you take a responsible approach to caring for the device, it will never let you down and will help out at any time.