I have a 3 year old 2 speed Oster clipper I use on my standard and any fosters, basically once a month. I clean it and lube it on a regualr basis along with getting any hair out of openings. The case or piece you hold gets really hot. My standard is in a Miami as ahsown and it is not on that long to get that hot. I am very puzzled. I do use the higher speed all the time. Anyone?
Save Share Reply Quote kanatadoggroomer· RegisteredJoined Jan 24, 2010 ·356 Posts #2 · Jun 11, 2011
Oster's are notorious for getting hot quickly. I don't know many groomers who use them for that reason. Save Share Reply Quote L Joined Feb 16, 2011 ·343 Posts #3 · Jun 11, 2011
That's the #1 reason I switched to Andis and haven't looked back. Oster's housing get painfully hot really fast, and some models have vents that blow right on your hands. Why they haven't fixed this problem in the decade and more I've been grooming, when other manufacturers have had no problem doing so, I don't know. Save Share Reply Quote Ruth· RegisteredJoined Nov 18, 2010 ·368 Posts #4 · Jun 11, 2011
When I heard about this issue, I got this. Save Share Reply Quote kanatadoggroomer· RegisteredJoined Jan 24, 2010 ·356 Posts #5 · Jun 11, 2011
Did you know that cool lube has known carcinogens in it? Check out the MSDS sheet. I would NEVER use that stuff. I've got no idea why they haven't banned that stuff. Even if you do use the stuff, it is not to be used on the clipper itself. It's the handle of the oster clippers that gets painfully hot. Save Share Reply Quote partial2poodles· RegisteredJoined Feb 11, 2010 ·1,306 Posts #6 · Jun 11, 2011
use it till it dies...or you die. You will most likely die before the clipper does. its true, they are known for running HOT. Save Share Reply Quote L Joined Feb 16, 2011 ·343 Posts #7 · Jun 11, 2011
Cool Lube is for the blades when they get hot, not for the plastic housing, which is the problem here. Ruth· RegisteredJoined Nov 18, 2010 ·368 Posts #8 · Jun 11, 2011
Oops, sorry! I misread and thought you were talking about the blades! Save Share Reply Quote flyingduster· RegisteredJoined Sep 6, 2009 ·2,496 Posts #9 · Jun 11, 2011
I personally hate coolant spray as it tends to actually dull my blades more than helps them! I oil if they need lube. "Loves Sharpening" has a great website with info on how to oil while clipping (without leaving any oil marks!) just google for them for good advice there... kanatadoggroomer· RegisteredJoined Jan 24, 2010 ·356 Posts #10 · Jun 11, 2011
Thank God I work in Ontario where smoking in the workplace is prohibited. LOL I just don't see why you would willingly spray kool lube when just a simple procedure like switching out hot blades will work better than spraying. But the problem here is not the hot blades - it's the clipper itself. Osters get hot and the company doesn't seem to be making strides to fix "the problem". Save Share Reply Quote Lilah+Jasper· RegisteredJoined May 13, 2010 ·754 Posts #11 · Jun 13, 2011
kanatadoggroomer said: ...switching out hot blades will work better than spraying. But the problem here is not the hot blades - it's the clipper itself. Osters get hot and the company doesn't seem to be making strides to fix "the problem". Click to expand... kanatadoggroomer· RegisteredJoined Jan 24, 2010 ·356 Posts #12 · Jun 14, 2011
Don't forget to oil the blades frequently while using them. That will definitely help keep them from heating up a bit. Save Share Reply Quote Z Joined Oct 26, 2010 ·108 Posts #13 · Jun 21, 2011
I have a WAHL clipper and after about 30 minutes it gets hot, but, my Toy isn't in showing or anything so it's fine for me since all I really need is half an hour :act-up: Save Share Reply Quote onlypoodles4me· RegisteredJoined May 18, 2009 ·224 Posts #14 · Jun 21, 2011
They used to make a leather lace up sheath for the oster clippers, it helped a bit, but as the others said, I switched brands because of that and they are heavy. Using them on high heats them up quicker, which kinda sucks, because why use them on slow when fast works better! |