PetGroomer.com Magazine
89
July / September 2022
Blade Coolant Handling by Jeff Andrews, Northern Tails Sharpening Many opinions surround the subject of blade coolants and their role in regular blade care. The most basic principle to keep in mind is that the lifetime of a clipper blade depends on the amount of time devoted to caring for them. Taking time to create and adhere to a blade care regimen reduces sharpening expenses as well as lowering the frequency of having to purchase new blades. Consider as well, using neglected blades can damage clippers. Blades can be cleaned every day, but if the proper tools are not used correctly, the desired results will not be seen. The two most important steps to follow are 1) to remove hair and buildup and 2) to maintain daily lubrication of the blades. Perhaps the most common misused blade care product is spray coolant. They are available from nearly every clipper manufacturer. Instructions on the back of most cans of coolants state the product should be used occasionally in a well-ventilated area. Coolants are for cooling blades. These sprays contain little to no lubricant and thus do not lubricate blades. In fact, the solvent in a coolant spray is used to displace moisture to prevent rust. Therefore it is crucial for coolants to be used in conjunction with oil. Hair wicks away moisture and coolants displace moisture. Therefore, clipper blades are very susceptible to drying out. 90
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