Resharpening Service
Resharpen your blades, combs or cutters.
Rapid turnaround—When most of us need sharp gear, we needed it "yesterday". So we sharpen most blades and combs in 24 hours. (Allow an extra day in June, July and August.)
See our "Resharpening Form" below if you would like to mail a completed form with your blades, combs & cutters or hand shears for resharpening.
Instructions/Diagrams:
Shipping
- Fill out Premier's Professional Sharpening Services form (above).
- Wrap your items securely and place in a box for shipping. Be sure to include your completed form in the box.
- Return shipping will be charged as follows: For any number of comb/cutters or blades under 4.5 lbs the set cost is $7.00. If over 4.5 lbs the set cost is $10.00. Premier will return ship via ground service. If you want an air service please call for a quote.
- Send the box to us by mail or other delivery service:
Premier Sharpening Dept. 2031 300th Street Washington, IA 52353
Call us if you have questions: 800-282-6631.
Specs
Sharpening
- Large and Small Clipper Blades
- Price assumes clean, undamaged, rust-free blades made by Premier, Lister, Oster, Aesculap, Andis or Wahl. Large Blade Sets (#868800), Small Blade Sets (#868400)
- Shearing Combs
- Price assumes clean, undamaged, rust-free combs made by Premier, Lister, Oster, Heiniger, Super Shear with 9, 10, 13, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24 or 25 teeth. (#870000)
- Shearing Cutters
- Price assumes clean, undamaged, rust-free cutters made by Premier, Lister, Oster, Heiniger, Super Shear with 3, 4 or 9 teeth. (#869000)
- Hand Shears
- We sharpen any type of hand shears. (#869100)
Laser Imprinting
Personalization is ONLY available on the bottom blade of clipping sets. We can engrave up to 4 lines and 18 characters per line. On top blades, combs and cutters we can do initials only.
Please indicate what you would like engraved on them (many imprint their name, farm name, address and telephone number) and include payment with your next resharpening service. This service may delay reshipping by one day.
Benefits
Precision finish…
Most large clipper blades are sharpened on automated machines. Blades for camelids are double ground for a superior edge (if requested). Combs and cutters are sharpened on high-speed grinding wheels by our sharpening experts.How good is our service?
Good enough that we now sharpen over 50,000 blades, combs and cutters a year.Cost
Extra Charges
- To recondition and/or fix severe rust—$2.50 per set additional charge. (#868801)
- Applies to blade sets, combs or cutters that have been damaged by other's sharpening and thus requires extra time on our machine. Also applies to severely rusted blade sets, combs or cutters.
- To clean dirty blades or remove light rust—$1.00 additional charge on each piece. (#870100)
- Applies to blades, combs or cutters sent to us that show light rust or still have dirt, wool, hair or lanolin upon them.
- Double grinding blades/combs for llamas and alpacas—$1.00/per bottom blade of clipper sets and combs only. (#868802)
- An edge that works for sheep, cattle and horses often disappoints those clipping or shearing llamas and alpacas. It takes double the grinding and lapping time to get blades and combs "right" for this purpose. It will save you time and hassle in the end if we know your needs and take the time to get them right for you.
Tips
Most common problem?
Failure to lubricate blades and cutters often enough with a #10 white clipping oil.Why don’t users oil more often?
- They assume water (in wet wool) is a lubricant. It isn’t.
- They fear excess oil will stain white wool or hair. Prevent this by putting only 3 drops of a white oil on the blade or tips. Run the machine for 3 seconds. Wipe away any surplus oil. Resume work.
Why is rust a concern?
- Rusted blades and combs are harder to push through fiber.
- Rusted blades/combs/cutters won’t hold an “edge.” Blades are made of high carbon steel. It will rust in hours. The weak acid from your fingers on blade/comb steel will cause rusting within 24 hours. So it’s critical, after every use, to clean blades with hot water, dry and coat them with real oil (not spray-on coolants).
Spray coolants or lubricants?
Coolants lower blade/comb/head temperatures...but they are not lubricants. They do not reduce friction. So always use coolants in addition to, not in lieu of, high-quality oil.Precautions
Premier is not responsible for keeping orders separate when sending in multiple orders in one box.
Listed below are recommended optional components or related items. Your particular situation may require alternative recommendations. Please call and talk to our consultants if there are any questions at 800-282-6631.
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Professional Shears
#10 White Clipping Oil, 4 oz bottle
Item #258200 -A high-quality clear clipping and shearing oil to lubricate blades, combs and cutters. Reduces risk of stain to wool fibers and hair.
$3.20 -
Professional Shears
#10 White Clipping Oil, 8 oz bottle
Item #258300 -A high-quality clear clipping and shearing oil to lubricate blades, combs and cutters. Reduces risk of stain to wool fibers and hair.
$4.20 -
Professional Shears
#10 White Clipping Oil, 1/2 gal. jug
Item #258400 -A high-quality clear clipping and shearing oil to lubricate blades, combs and cutters. Reduces risk of stain to wool fibers and hair.
$20.25 -
Professional Shears
Spitfire Cutter
Item #850000 -Standard 4 point cutter for shearing machines. Works well with Premiers combs and shearing heads.
$7.00 -
Professional Shears
Spirit Shearing Comb
Item #861200 -An excellent comb for beginner shears. Easy to control while providing a quality finish. Can be resharpened by Premier.
$25.00 -
Clipper Blades - Large
Premier Fine Clipping Blade Set
Item #873000 -For trimming hair, wool and fiber on show animals. Cutting depth of .06".
$43.00 -
Guard Dog Tools
Eagle 10 Small Clipper Blade Set
Item #870910 -Snap-on A5 blades for general clipping of cattle, hogs, sheep, goats, horses and dogs.
$20.00 -
Hand Shears
Triple Ground Hand Shear
Item #866000 -Our best hand shears. Use to trim away wool and fiber with ease. Low noise during shearing. Comfortable grip for prolonged use.
$42.00 -
Foot Trimming and Care
ARS 140 DXR Trimmer (non-serrated)
Item #769500 -The gold standard hoof trimmer for goat and sheep hooves. Japanese steel blades are 1 3/4" long. Choice of smooth or serrated blades.
$38.00
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Rosemary C from California
I can always count on Premier 1 to sharpen my blades with a short turnaround time.
Kevin C from Ohio
Great Job on my old Llama combs and cutters! I was able to shear 6 dirty llamas head to toe with 1 comb and 2 cutters. Even with the last llama, who has very heavy wool, the shears did not pull her fine wool. I have been shearing llamas for over 20 years, wish I would have found Premier sooner. Thanks!
Chris P from Nebraska
Quick service every time! Nice and sharp.
Debbie B from Kansas
Thank you so much for your speedy service! The cutters and combs are nice and sharp.
Madeline R from Kentucky
WOW! Premier really lives up to their name. I needed combs and cutters for an opportunity that came up suddenly, and I was worried I wouldn't get them back in time. Premier was on the ball! Not only did customer service call multiple times to expedite my order, they managed to get my old cutters finished and shipped back a day ahead of schedule! I am so impressed with this company, their products and service. Thank you!