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charlies
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Username: charlies
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2007
Posted From: 86.152.71.221
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 20, 2007 - 5:00 pm: | 
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Hello can anyone help
I used my brand new Oster A5 clipper for the 1st five and a half hours of it's working life last week - spread out over 2 days.It slowed down 11 times -not quite to a halt but nearly.
I sent it back to the supplier who tested it for about 1 hour -couldn't get the fault again and say they've never heard of this happening before.
Well- has it to anyone else? Or am I unique? They asked me had I oiled the clipperhead!!! Yes really.
Have you got any ideas???
Thanks |
lovessharpening
Registered Member
Username: lovessharpening
Post Number: 435
Registered: 8-2003
Posted From: 216.79.79.150
| | Posted on Thursday, June 21, 2007 - 6:39 am: |
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So the motor itself is actually slowing down or is the blade wanting to quit cutting after 20 minutes or so? If it is the blade that seems to the norm on the newer A-5's with the unbreakable housing. The case doesn't help get rid of the heat like the old breakable ones so all the heat goes to heat part where the name plate is and can get up to 135 degrees F, which makes the grease melt and then the gear/link/lever assembly gets loose, which makes the cutter blade not move as far and makes it seem like the clipper is slowing down.
If the clipper is actually slowing down check the power from the outlet it is plugged into. Anything like a dryer or big appliance running in the same outlet will make an Oster slow down from loss of amperage in that circuit.
Tim
1/2 of the Blade Guyz team |
charlies
Registered Member
Username: charlies
Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2007
Posted From: 86.152.192.72
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 8:05 am: |
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Hello Tim
Thanks for your reply. Sorry my reply has taken a while-no computer since Wed.300 emails-gasp!!!
The clipper has just been returned to me so haven't used it again yet.
It was the motor that slowed down - the clipperhead was brand new. The clipper has it's own wall socket. I use a clipper for not more than 20 mins. at a time anyway which from what you've said will seem like a very good idea in future (with the unbreakable housing and the heat dispersal problems)
The first morning I used it for 55 mins-longest at any time 20 mins. It slowed down (and therefore stopped cutting the coat) but didn't totally stop -three times. Then over the next 8 dogs it slowed 8 times more - once nearly stopping- I turned it off first.
Had no other replies so may be unique after all.
Hope you might be able to help further.
Thanks |
poodlestar
Registered Member
Username: poodlestar
Post Number: 69
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 206.116.99.120
| | Posted on Friday, August 3, 2007 - 9:17 pm: |
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I have had nothing but problems with the oster A5... Screws loosen every couple of dogs... they slow down, after a few months.. cleaned, oiled on a regular basis they barely cut at all... maybe i'm not maintaining them properly, but i'm not the only one in the shop that's annoyed with them... i then bought an oster performax... and i've gone through two in two months... they slow down so bad that they won't even cut through clean brushed through hair... i've read all the maintenence instructions... oiled my blades regularly.... and still crapped out on me... unless there's some weird way to maintain oster clippers now... i'm buying a new brand |
northerntailssharpening
Registered Member
Username: northerntailssharpening
Post Number: 444
Registered: 8-2004
Posted From: 68.63.8.95
| | Posted on Friday, August 3, 2007 - 9:26 pm: |
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Welcome to the New Osters....... Dont feel bad everyone who has acquired the new models have experienced the same drama.
What I did was put the blue colored "Loc tight' on all the screws that loosened up, this helped. But if you look at the screws and what they hold down, you'll see that all the screws have wide threads and that wont hold anything tight if its vibrating.
I went to Laube after experiencing that, been happy ever since.
Try the loc tight
Jeff
1/2 the blade guyz team |
laynesauls
Registered Member
Username: laynesauls
Post Number: 5
Registered: 7-2007
Posted From: 63.20.10.26
| | Posted on Friday, August 3, 2007 - 10:50 pm: |
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The only people I know that still use the Oster Clippers are barbers or old time groomers that just will not change.
Ninety Five Per Cent of the groomers I do work for use the Andis 2 speed or super 2 speed clippers. The other 5% use the Laube clippers.
The Oster clippers are just too slow. Also, the faster clippers make your blades last 3 times longer because of the faster action. With the faster clippers and the proper care and lubrication on the blades, the groomers I do work for only have to get their blades sharpened once per year.
Layne Sauls
Saul's Sharpening
laynesauls@verizon.net |
lovessharpening
Registered Member
Username: lovessharpening
Post Number: 462
Registered: 8-2003
Posted From: 216.79.79.150
| | Posted on Monday, August 6, 2007 - 7:59 am: |
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if the hinge screws are not the machine fine thread type you had the first run of unbreakable cases and those screws look like sheet metal ones and always backed out. The next generation of unbreakable housings came with the brass inserts for the machine thread again.
If you have the machine thread ones the blue loc tite that Jeff suggested works great or you could get two new screws to see if that helps. The screw threads can get damaged or not be of the proper diameter or pitch from the factory so switching them out is a cheap way to find out. Ryans has them or you should be able to find them at a hardware store or bolt store.
Tim |
charlies
Registered Member
Username: charlies
Post Number: 3
Registered: 6-2007
Posted From: 86.155.60.64
| | Posted on Friday, October 26, 2007 - 10:14 am: |
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Hello again
Update on the saga of the new Oster clippers. If you remember they slowed down regularly and occasionally stopped completely, sending them back didn't work because the supplier "couldn't get the fault to show" in the hour they tried to.
So I hit on ringing them up, speaking to the technician and him listen as I clipped a dog and if I was lucky he would hear the clipper slow or stop. Well in the first minute they slowed, he said it might be the flex, they replaced the flex and now I have working clippers.
Thank you Blade Guys for your info and others all over the site - I've read everything and now can see Osters are not the clippers they were. The sound of my clipper's motor is inconsistent. In other words it does not sound strong and even.
My use of Oster clippers goes back to 1969. At first years I got them serviced and maintained them but very soon I simply thought they don't owe me anything and replaced them when needed. In that time apart from one clipper which the screws rattled out of, there never has been a problem ever with my Oster clippers.
What shall I do next? Andis twin speed?? or shall I go cordless/rechargeable?? Don't know!!
I always have three clippers on the go at once so shall make my third clipper last a bit longer than usual.
Bye for now |
alaskangroomer
Registered Member
Username: alaskangroomer
Post Number: 36
Registered: 9-2004
Posted From: 24.237.123.231
| | Posted on Friday, October 26, 2007 - 10:33 pm: |
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I think Osters were once the best on the market. Starting out with the A2s, then going to the A5s I was pretty convinced they were the best of the best...until I was introduced to Andis AGC super 2 speeds, several years ago. Suddenly all my old blades that I thought needed sharpening worked again! I had gotten rid of a lot of my blades and bought new, now I wished I hadn't! I have to say I have 3 old A2s here that were used by my mother when she had her shop, and they still work...but aren't being used. They were built to last, and had excellent gearing. The A5s that I owned never needed servicing. But the speed and ease of the Andis clippers, not to mention they are more comfortable to use, convinced me that I will not go back to Oster. So the old A5s that I have will just sit along with the old A2s. I would say get an Andis Super 2 speed. The only downfall, they heat up blades quick, so you have to check often, and have spares to swap over to. I have to change blades back and forth when doing poodle feet. I still like the Oster blades though. I have had troubles with some of the Andis blades right from the start. Many have sharp tips, like the ceramic 30s I just got. I do like my 3/4 HT and 5/8 HT Andis blades though! |
laynesauls
Registered Member
Username: laynesauls
Post Number: 33
Registered: 7-2007
Posted From: 63.20.16.140
| | Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 1:48 am: |
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The reason your blades worked much better with the Andis Super 2 speed is the faster clippers. From experience I have found that blades work about 3 times longer with the faster clippers than with the old Oster clippers. If you oil and take care of your blades, and do not use cool lube or blade wash on your blades, most of the groomers I do work for only have to get their blades sharpened once per year.
If you still have any of the old A-2 blades around, I can convert them to work on the Andis or Laube clippers. Then, you really have an awsome combination.
Also, Laube has come out with a new line of blades that are really good. I'm hearing they almost always come sharp from the factory and I have checked them out and really like the springs and blade guides on their new blades. I still like the stainless socket on the Andis blades and also the springs and socket. The only problem is that many of them aren't sharp from the factory.
The springs on the Oster blades make them totally useless. Why buy a blade that you have to replace the spring to make it work?
Layne Sauls
Saul's Sharpening and Sharpening School
laynesauls@verizon.net |
alaskangroomer
Registered Member
Username: alaskangroomer
Post Number: 38
Registered: 9-2004
Posted From: 24.237.122.117
| | Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 5:49 am: |
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Maybe Oster's new blades are not so good? I do know that the Oster 10 blade works so much better then the Andis 10's that come with their clippers, especially on the faces of Poodles. I have been grooming for professionally for over 25 years. I always end up going from my Andis 10 back to the Oster 10 to do a good job on bellies, rectums and faces. The Andis 15 appears to do a pretty good job. I guess I just have my favorites.
I thought about converting A2 blades to A5 blades, but would take drilling new holes. I have about 30-40 A2 blades here. Sounds like a lot of work. It might be interesting though to see how they cut. Those old blades were really built to last. Some of mine are from the 50's, and still look new. Most have never been sharpened. My mother took good care of her blades. I know this isn't the right place to post this, but if anyone wants any A2 clippers/blades, let me know. I can give you my e-mail address. One clippers is in mint condition, one of the last A2s made. |
progroom
Registered Member
Username: progroom
Post Number: 4632
Registered: 2-1999
Posted From: 70.230.254.100
| | Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 11:22 am: |
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You could list them on ebay. I did that several years ago and was pretty surprised at how much I got for them.
Barb |
alaskangroomer
Registered Member
Username: alaskangroomer
Post Number: 40
Registered: 9-2004
Posted From: 24.237.120.252
| | Posted on Saturday, October 27, 2007 - 11:53 pm: |
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I sold 4 of the A2s last year on eBay, and think they sold pretty good. I know there are still groomers out there using the old A2's, as they are great for "roughing in" before the bath. They have gearing much like the German Red Clippers, as far as I can tell, and many are using those.
I will probably eventually sell the A2s and all those blades on eBay.
(Message edited by Alaskangroomer on October 28, 2007) |
northerntailssharpening
Registered Member
Username: northerntailssharpening
Post Number: 479
Registered: 8-2004
Posted From: 68.63.75.46
| | Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 8:16 am: |
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Whats GRC?
Northern Tails Sharpening
Mobile, Alabama
One of the "Blade Guyz" Team
989-370-1084
www.northerntails.com
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laynesauls
Registered Member
Username: laynesauls
Post Number: 35
Registered: 7-2007
Posted From: 63.20.124.78
| | Posted on Sunday, October 28, 2007 - 4:35 pm: |
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GRC stands for German Red Clipper
Layne Sauls
Saul's Sharpening & Sharpening School
laynesauls@verizon.net |
lovessharpening
Registered Member
Username: lovessharpening
Post Number: 494
Registered: 8-2003
Posted From: 216.79.79.150
| | Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 8:34 am: |
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The Oster 10's cut shorter than other brands. There is a chart on my website that compares several brands to show you the difference in cutting length. #10's cut from 1.0m to 1.8mm which is a big difference.
Tim
Love's Sharpening
Edwards, MS
601-529-1973
www.lovesSharpening.com
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baybreeze
Registered Member
Username: baybreeze
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2009
Posted From: 98.183.182.215
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 1:56 pm: |
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I'm looking for the A5 Oster clippers single speed the ones that you could buy 30 years ago thats what I have used for 30 years and now Oster does not make them anymore.I just got a pair of A5 oster clippers with a gray caseing they are not the same I'm looking for the ones with the black caseing. Please could someone help? |
scout
Registered Member
Username: scout
Post Number: 363
Registered: 2-1999
Posted From: 99.255.122.127
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 3:24 pm: |
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baybreeze,
I have 4 single speed Oster clippers that have been in my cupboard for years. They would be sold "as is" because I haven't used them in so long , I can't remember if there is anything you need to know about their performance. One has a split in its housing...and one has a piece missing out of the top of the housing in an area that I don't think hampers using them. They would all need cleaning and greasing, I would think....and you would have to assess hinges, levers, etc...as I said, they have all been sitting a very long time. I plugged each in and they run at this moment, so I assume switches are ok, but I make no promises as to how long.
They are $20 (USD) each... or buy all 4 for $60 (USD) so you have extras of the old models on hand. Buyer pays shipping. I take PayPal.
I also have a clipper booster available for $20 (USD) if you are interested.
(I see you just registered today, baybreeze. Respectfully, is there anyone on the board that knows you and can vouch for you?) |
sbearden
Registered Member
Username: sbearden
Post Number: 49
Registered: 8-2004
Posted From: 69.55.194.95
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 - 3:25 pm: |
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I have a very good A-5 Clipper that I would sell you if you want to contact me at sbearden@crcom.net. Used very little. |
baybreeze
Registered Member
Username: baybreeze
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2009
Posted From: 98.183.182.215
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 12:08 pm: |
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Scout I don't know anyone on here yet. But I thank you for letting me know about the clippers you have.I know nothing about pay pal.I have never done this before so it is all new to me. I'll lte you know if I can figure out the pay pal thing.
Thanks Linda |
baybreeze
Registered Member
Username: baybreeze
Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2009
Posted From: 98.183.182.215
| | Posted on Thursday, March 12, 2009 - 12:11 pm: |
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sbearden thanks for the info I tried to e mail you and it wouldn't go through. e mail me at baybreezebaby48@gmail.com or call me my number is in my profile.
Thanks
Linda Steen |
