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Shear Magic is part of the story of Australian shearing. Shear Magic was founded by the shearing industry legend
John Allan OAM. John was awarded the Order of Australia for his contribution to the wool industry and spent his
life designing and improving clipping equipment. Shear Magic continues to design and manufacture clippers that are
operator friendly, built to last and deliver great value.
John Allan giving the first shearing demonstration in China.
BladeSharpeningTips
Sharp blades are the most important element of a good cut, and will
keep your clipper running cooler with less stress. Professional users
often have more invested in blades than any other grooming item, and
a professional sharpening service can extend the life of the blades and
guarantee a sharp cut every time.
There is more to sharpening than many realise and at Botany Bay we
utilise highly trained and experienced professionals, the latest in sharp-
ening technology and rigorous quality control measures.
The first step is to disassemble the blades, clean all surfaces and re-
move any rust or corrosion, checking the spring and slide bar for wear
or damage and assessing the blade surfaces for wear or broken teeth.
Next the comb and cutter are both hollow ground on specialised grind-
ing wheels. Hollow grinding can only be achieved on these machines
and creates a longer lasting sharp edge, and helps keep blades running
cooler and sharper for longer.
Next the blades are reassembled, adjusting the blade spring to ensure
there is exactly the right amount of tension applied to the blade cut-
ting surfaces. Too little tension and the blades won't cut, too much
and the blades will dull quickly and cause the clipper to work harder.
Once the blades are re-assembled they are oiled and every blade is
tested on kangaroo fur prior to packaging for transport.
The final part of the service is our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If
you are not totally happy with the service you receive, we'll fix it, no
problems.
Fivehandyhintsonbladesharpening:
1. Never disassemble detachable blades prior to sending in for sharp-
ening. The full job requires attention to the blade spring and slide
bar, and how blades are reassembled. Always send complete blade
sets, wrapped individually to prevent damage.
2. If blades won't cut after sharpening always check the blade lever.
This is the rectangular drive piece that protrudes from the clipper
and drives the blade from side to side. This will wear over time and
then won't move the cutter bar enough to cut efficiently.
3. Don't send the clipper with the blades as this just risks damage to
your clipper during transit. We have a range of clippers that we
can test your blades on prior to returning them to you.
4. Lubricate regularly with a few drops of a fine grade blade oil (eg
Oster) on the cutting surfaces.
5. Clean your blades using Oster Blade Wash at the end of every job.
This removes hair and any build up on the blades, prevents rust-
ing during storage and will extend the cutting life of your blade.
Always dry the blade before storage.
For more information visit www.botanybayimports.com.au
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