Do you use branded clipper oil or homemade concoctions?

Branded Clipper Oil or Anything Goes

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Shear Ease

Shear Ease

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This my first year on H&H Forum and have noticed that any mention of horse clipper oil and/or homemade concoctions is guaranteed to generate a mass of either 'branded clipper oil only' or 'if its in under the kitchen sink or in the garage, its good' type posts.

I know which side of the fence I've pitched my tent but am wondering firstly, quantity of folk in each camp and secondly the measure of conviction from each camp.

So... Please vote either 'branded clipper oil' or 'anything goes' and perhaps post your best argument for what you voted for.

Now, while you do that I will go and fetch my wooden spoon....
 
You need another option for 'neither' :)

I use pure alcohol in a spray. It lubricates but isn't greasy. I haven't killed any clippers using it yet.:)
 
I use branded, but on the engineer's advice on the thread in stable, I'll be using drip oil this year instead of spray
 
Thus far a big majority for branded clipper oil, which is a bit of a surprise as I see a high percentage of clippers drowned in who knows what oil or wash. Any arguments for using home made mixes other than 'my clipper hasn't had any problems yet'? One was hoping for an in depth debate about particle structure and so forth!
 
Always used nothing but Lister Oil as keeps blades and clippers nice and horses not allergic too it.

I voted "branded oil" oil as would not use anything else- years ago a groom at the yard where i was clipped my horse, and the next day she came up in lumps/bumps and hives, her coat also went a funny blotchy colour, i asked him what oil he used and he had used WD40, my horse was allergic to it and it resulted in a vets bill to treat her skin- thats why i would not be tempted to use it.
 
brighteyes said:
Branded oil and wash, and some company operating out of Anglesey to keep the blades in order... ;)
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This ;) Although I've still got the original oil that came with my clippers 4 years ago (done 3/4 clips each year since), but will need to get some more this winter so will be watching this thread with interest.

I have to say, I am very impressed with the service I get from that Anglesey company, as recommended by a previous YO, and have since passed on the good word, so thank you.

*Disclaimer* I have no connection whatsoever to the North Wales company, apart from having sent my blades there :D
 
I use the branded oil for the make of clippers I use. It does the job,lasts ages even though I clip a lot, so trying to save a few pence on oil isn't something I'm worried about.
 
I voted branded oil but the stuff i got last year was quite thick and made my friends horse come up in scabby lumps :confused: So I think il get different stuff this time round!! I know someone who used vegetable oil last year!!! They had no oil so began clipping with no oil, the clippers heated up quite abit so they resorted to vegetable oil ... The horse looked like a patch work quilt by the end!!
 
Non-Branded, mix meths and baby oil whilst I'm clipping, stick the clippers in the mixture running, turn off, dry off with a towel and then use 3 in 1 oil before turning back on.
Never had any problems in 15 years except wearing out the motor, but the number of horses the clippers had done in those 3 years it wasn't really surprising.
 
I suppose by now its too late to ask people to note either dunker, dropper or sprayer?

Its interesting to note that a solid reason for not using WD40 or other is the amount of people who experienced a nasty allergy or reaction from doing so.

Trying to remain a facilitator and not wishing to be biased but would be interested to know if the people that find 'second uses' for things like diesel, wd40 and 3in1 would and/or do use them to lubricate hairdressing clippers that are used on a human family member?
 
I use lister oil made for the job.

I used to use wd-40 with my old clippers(I think it took longer to clip with this),when the old clippers died and I read up on everything to do with clipping,I found out that the oil mixes with any grease/scurf in the coat to make a paste and this paste is what wears your blades blunt.

so,a clean horse and the right oil=lots more clips between sharpenings.
 
Dunker - as deep as the adjuster on the head, run in mix for a few seconds, then holding clipper upright allow excess to drain before tilting clippers on their side to allow any further excess to be wiped off.

I think the 50/50 Diesel (Kerosene) and Engine Oil speaks for itself.

Have got 25 full clips on one set of blades without the need for sharpening them
No reation to the mix from the horses it's been used on
Blades remain cool throughout the clip
Horse can be clipped far faster as the blades don't heat up
Clippers are not straining as the blades are cool

Have found using clipper oil only
Does not keep blades cool enough
Blades blunt fast - maybe three full clips before needing sharpening
Horse gets fidgety because the blades heat up.

Would be interesting to know too who among these posters clip for reward - not just for own horse.

Me - I used to clip for reward, don't clip anymore as I am no longer supple enough to bend down to clip underside.
 
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Shear Ease said:
... but am wondering firstly, quantity of folk in each camp and secondly the measure of conviction from each camp.
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Quantity is by far with branded oil but conviction sits firmly with Evelyn!

I may run this poll again a bit later in the clipping season and see if there is a difference between 'for profit' or 'for hobby' clippers...
 
Shear Ease said:
Would you be happy to clip a human family members head with a clipper and blade set that had been lubricate and cleaned in a similar manner to how you clean/lubricate your blades?
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My neighbour combs Kerosene through his sons' hair as it kills off the nits and lice. They are still alive! lol

Using kerosene to kill bot eggs on legs is a long standing (decades) method. Also used as a wipe to help 'shine' a horse. Dilute some in a bucket of warm water, swill around and wipe over horse.

Remember that Baby Oil is just Liquid Parrafin and that gets put all over a horse as does Silicon spray. Show Sheen is silicon.

Would be interesting to know exactly what is in the clipping oil made especially for light machines.
 
Evelyn said:
Would be interesting to know exactly what is in the clipping oil made especially for light machines.
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Andis clipper oil (small clipper) http://www.lovessharpening.com/images/MSDS_AndisClipperBladeOil.pdf

Wahl Clipper Oilhttp://www.lovessharpening.com/images/MSDS_Wahl_Clipper_Oil.pdf

Both are pure white mineral oil.

I cannot find large clipper oils but I will be asking for a material data sheet from a couple of the major brands later this morning.

Most horse clipper oils contain antibacterial agent of some description to help reduce bacterial growth on your blades.
 
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