Daft question about clipper oil

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Hi all, please don't laugh, but I have a really daft question about clipper oil!

I have just bought a second hand pair of Liveryman clippers. I need to buy oil.

Have spotted on ebay, some Lister Clipper oil.

My question: can I use Lister oil on liveryman clippers?

I think i can use any clipper oil, but just want to check.

ta, sorry for stupid question!
 
Singer sewing machine oil works fine too. It's best if you use a light oil that is made specifically for small, high speed components. So any clipper oil is fine, sewing machine oil too, and anything else similar.
 
Years ago I nearly blew my clippers up by using WD40 on them instead of 3 in One! I agree WD is great for cleaning the blades and preventing them from rusting but do use 3 in One or Lister clipper oil for your clippers. Also send them in for a service after each clipping season to keep them tickerty tock.
 
To answer your question, yes you can use lister oil.

I sense this turning into yet another, can I use WD40 and/or diesel or not but hey... my advice is to use any horse clipper manufacturers clipper oil on any horse clipper and blades. They often contain anti bacterial and antiseptic ingredients which helps stop transfer of nasties and are designed especially for the job.
 
Yes Lister oil will be fine.

I clean my clippers in a 50/50 mix of Diesel and engine oil. Dip clippers in mix while running, it flushes out all the hair and dirt. Hold on side and allow excess to drain, wipe with a towel before continuing to clip
 
Shear Ease said:
To answer your question, yes you can use lister oil.

I sense this turning into yet another, can I use WD40 and/or diesel or not but hey... my advice is to use any horse clipper manufacturers clipper oil on any horse clipper and blades. They often contain anti bacterial and antiseptic ingredients which helps stop transfer of nasties and are designed especially for the job.
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We are both "singing from the same hymn book"! 150% in agreement, my rule of thumb is, that if it is made or recommended by a clipper manufacturer as suitable then thats as good as it gets. You are not going to void your warranty and you can use the oil specified with no fear. I had a rather protracted argument with a certain manufacturer of "product X" several years ago, which was being marketed by a firm as "a teflon/ptfe" clipper "dry lubricant". Well the effects were horrendous, after seeing several customers run up bills in the £60 to £70 pounds region.I contacted them, politeley explained the error of their ways and assured them that every clipper I saw damaged by their product would receive a full engineers report and estimate which I would happily forward to trading standards on behalf of my customers. Product X removed from market, I have never had the same problem with a clipper manufacturers oil.
 
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