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Can't get the shears to work
Author: Mary 
Date:   07-07-04 10:30

I have an older Sunbeam Shearmaster type machine. It was bought at an auction, we cleaned it up and bought a new pair of blades. (Phantom R)
What am I doing wrong that it doesn't shear it seems to pull and not cut the wool. Is there something wrong with the machine. We kept turning the knob to change the adjustment to try and get it to work but it wouldn't. Any ideas?

Thank You
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RE: Can't get the shears to work
Author: Scott 
Date:   07-16-04 12:16

You could have problems with the shearing head, tensioning problems, sharpness of either cutter or comb or both OR any combination of the above.

Thanks
Scott
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What model clippers or shearers needed?
Author: delma 
Date:   08-08-04 13:01

We only have a few goats, donkeys, and a large Great pyrenes dog. The dog has (almost appears like sheep wool closer to the body) and clipping him with regular clippers is a no go. Remember we want good quality and clippers or shearers that will last and do a good job. Thanks
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RE: What model clippers or shearers needed?
Author: Janet 
Date:   08-09-04 10:17

I think you will be happiest with the Premier 800c. It has a smaller blade which is easier to use on a dog as well as the donkeys. If you want to leave some hair on your dog, use the Prima 5 blades. For cleaning up the coronet bands, bridle paths etc. the Prima 10 will do a neater job.


Janet



jmay@premier1supplies.com
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RE: What model clippers or shearers needed?
Author: corey_lawson 
Date:   03-19-05 01:16

I had similar problem with the Oster shearing machine I sort of inherited.

But once I got the tension right (trial and error, finally), it started to work like magic. I knew about setting the cutter back far enough. It was a bad enough go we hand-sheared a couple of our sheep.

If you have double-coated sheep (Shetlands, others), you're not going to shear through the bottom layer. It's like trying to shear felt. I settled on folding the fleece down a bit, and just shearing where it worked the easiest on the shetlands. It was much easier on our Perendales, once I got the tension worked out.

A friend out here stores her combs and cutters in a small box with flour in it to keep them from rusting, after she's washed them off.
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