I don't know why but I bought a 50lb granite slab, .0001" flatness, to check blade patterns and maybe for other things. I figured out add some 1-2 micron polishing paste, works great for seeing the pattern perfectly!
@BonikaShears2 ай бұрын
Send me a video on this. It would make a great entry in the Sharpeners Jam idea contest.
@StitchJones7 ай бұрын
Bonnie, this video is very insightful. I cannot begin to understand how you are able to do this. Thank you for sharing this with us. Very much appreciated
@BonikaShears7 ай бұрын
It’s not that hard, but seeing the rub pattern on video is almost impossible.
@sebastianbradford6161 Жыл бұрын
Bonnie ...las tijeras es lo tuyo ..de lo que tanto aprendo..
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
You wrote: Bonnie...scissors is your thing...from which I learn so much. My answer... gracias
@DanielWorkshop4 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Very interesting. I have sharpened a few scissors and I want to move into clipper blades and this is very interesting information. Thank you.
@BonikaShears4 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michellecarberry10204 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bonnie for doing this, helpful as always!
@BonikaShears4 жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@sebastianbradford6161 Жыл бұрын
Bonnie ..como afilador profesional de cuchillas de corte te recomendaria que verificaras la perfecta planitud de ese plato comparador ..despues un plato comparador te da 2 respuestas depende del material del ruber block y del aceite que uses y lo limpia que este la cuchilla al frotar ..o la temperatura que tenga la cuchilla si la afilaste recientemente ..una muy brillante la positiva y una negra al mover la cuchilla de acuerdo a la luz te das cuenta.. Recomiendo reacondicionar el Ruber block.
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
You sound very knowledgeable.
@sebastianbradford6161 Жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears I don't sound I am. I love you you are the best ..
@johnjomp2 жыл бұрын
Great short video.
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@danielorsi642 жыл бұрын
Hello friend, what cutting angle does the disc have that sharpens the blades, thanks and greetings from the island of Margarita, Venezuela.
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
This disc does not sharpen. It is a test to check the sharpening I did on the Nebraska Clipper Hone. There is no angle. The Nebraska Blades Hone has a small angle or cone shape rise to the center.
@danielorsi642 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears thank you I wish you the greatest success
@SmoziesInk3 жыл бұрын
girl the brain is mean to me too. it takes a lot of patience for me to be like "OH OK I GET IT NOW". thanks for teaching us
@BonikaShears3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@laylow91cabrera94 Жыл бұрын
New subscriber!! Trying to learn how to sharpen my blades the correct way 😊
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
Welcome!
@rosendochavez20764 жыл бұрын
Hola buenos días subtitulo para la gente hispana gracias
@BonikaShears4 жыл бұрын
de nada
@behroozkhodadadi14492 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful videos. What's the name of block you use after sharpening the blade? I mean what kinda material is that?
@behroozkhodadadi14492 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful videos. What's the name of block you use after sharpening the blade? I mean what kinda material is that?
@behroozkhodadadi14492 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful videos. What's the name of block you use after sharpening the blade? I mean what kinda material is that?
@behroozkhodadadi14492 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful videos. What's the name of block you use after sharpening the blade? I mean what kinda material is that?
@behroozkhodadadi14492 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful videos. What's the name of block you use after sharpening the blade? I mean what kinda material is that?
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
that block does not sharpen the blade, it checks the sharpness after I used the Nebraska Blades hone. do not try to sharpen with a block like this. It is steel.
@ismailpatel2233 Жыл бұрын
Hi bonnie how you doing ? Hope ypu fine and healthy wish you good health well its ismail the person who sent you the video of goat trimming from india i have a sharpening machine now i am doing my work now at no need to ask and pay people for sharpening so i will need little teaching from you so when you free kindly help me if possible
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
Go to my website. On-line training can be purchased. www.bonika.com Email is the best way to communicate. bonikashears@live.com
@gabrielcolorado56043 жыл бұрын
Hello from México, if would be possible, would you like to tell what material the rub block is it made of?
@BonikaShears3 жыл бұрын
I'm assuming it is stainless steel. It is very heavy and very flat. We do not make them I buy the from The Edge Pro.
@sebastianbradford6161 Жыл бұрын
Te adoro sos lo mas groso que vi en tijeras..😍
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
gracias
@ohenebantiri2 жыл бұрын
Hello thank you for setting up this all-important channel, please i want to become a professional in sharpening clipper blades with the stone, how can i be helped. Thank you.
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
The rub block in this video is for testing the blades, not sharpening. You would need to buy something like the Nebraska Blades Clipper Hone. Check my website at www.bonika.com
@Anti-Groomer10 ай бұрын
I have been cutting my hair with clippers since 1997. I had some horrific haircuts in the beginning. WTF is a fade? What's that little knob for? Had no idea. I'd just use no clip on the sides/back and the #1 clip on top. Now I have those .5 clips which makes it easier and I know what a fade is. I was sick of buying blades recently so I bought a $10 stone on amazon, dug out my crusty original Wahl blades and I just added oil and started rubbing in no particular manner. The stone is like a black hole for oil so had to keep adding. Later I cut my hair and it was so amazing. It was better than when the $200 Wahl clippers were brand new. I could shave a wooly mammoth in 30 seconds flat. I was even using just the side of the stone to really go after the blades, probably all crooked, but it worked.
@BonikaShears10 ай бұрын
Your technique will work, especially on the adjustable type clippers. If you have the more professional clippers, it will work only a few times then quit cutting.
@itsjustweard2328Ай бұрын
So I have a cheap little set of clippers One of the blades is plastic And I can't get to the screws cuz they're not on the back
@BonikaShearsАй бұрын
@@itsjustweard2328 what is the brand. The blade is most likely ceramic not plastic.
@itsjustweard2328Ай бұрын
@@BonikaShears I think it's just a cheap Chinese set that you get off places like tamu. I don't even think you can sharpen them maybe they're all disposable I'm not sure
@ilianarivera69394 жыл бұрын
Goodday i have a quistion should i rub every blade to make sure that the blade sharpining is correct
@BonikaShears4 жыл бұрын
When you are learning, yes. After you know what you are doing you could do this every so many blades. Me personally, I test all the blades I sharpen on string and fur. If they fail I will test on the rub block.
@craft90692 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bonika for your videos, quick question (maybe) Would a well sharpened clipper set not have a distinguishable arch? I'm having a hard time getting much of a rub pattern but the clipper blades have been cutting nicely. Could too much pressure cause that? I've tried adjusting the amount of pressure I use and it's still giving me pretty consistent results. I'm using the 16" Nebraska blades CS-201 if that matters.
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
When you say pressure.... do you mean pressure on the rub block or in the sharpening process?
@craft90692 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears mostly the sharpening process but possibly both(?). I have big hands and have a hard time judging just a few pounds
@ronaldrkirchhoff162615 күн бұрын
Where do you get one and where can I find lard oil?
@BonikaShears15 күн бұрын
@@ronaldrkirchhoff1626 my website www.bonika.com
@BonikaShears15 күн бұрын
@@ronaldrkirchhoff1626 this block is only for checking blades. It does not sharpen.
@StaceysDogGrooming Жыл бұрын
does it really matter about doing up down, figure eight and circle... I usually just do a few figure of eights, is that good enough.. Though im not entirely sure what the rub block tests shows me, i can usually see the faint 'colour' (i know its not colour but i don't know how to describe it either) arch before doing the rub test and then when i do it, it just seems to highlight it a bit better?? is it supposed to do something else?
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have an understanding of this. It is just a test to see if you have sharpened to the tip all the teeth. Up or down, around, figure 8.... it all works.
@StaceysDogGrooming Жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears awesome, thank you so much! :D
@jojoknowmad88613 жыл бұрын
Hi bonika. Your rub block s just a métal block perfectly flat? I Can Do one with laser cutting? I Saw some sharpeners who put a few powder on.... Thanks. Jojo from France
@BonikaShears3 жыл бұрын
I wonder what type of powder. The metal block is steel and heavy. I wouldn’t want to pay to have it shipped to France.
@jojoknowmad88613 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears for sure😂 let s Do it in France 👌
@BigsexyBMF2 жыл бұрын
So why is a sharpening wheel better than using flat wet stones or diamond stones by hand, like for my knives or chisels?
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
You need to watch my video “Why is a clipper hone like a lampshade.”
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWwlIuQjd1jjdU
@pichieandboy78162 жыл бұрын
Hello Boni, can you help get one, Rub block, I'm in Ghana located in West Africa please ? Or if there is a trustworthy site direct me to that place. Thank you
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
The rub block does not sharpen the blade. It is a test to see if the sharpening is done right. Maybe you can get a block of very flat steel for this purpose there in Ghana. We can ship to Ghana but the plate is heavy and shipping will be very expensive.
@pichieandboy78162 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears Thank you Bonnie for enlightenment. I have the whetstone but the truth is I struggle a lot to sharpen a blade as I exert much pressure on the blade placed on the whetstone. The sharpening machine, can I one which has a price around US $60 to US $65 , if possible a chargeable one ? Thank you.
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
@@pichieandboy7816 the whetstone is the problem. The inside of the clipper is slightly concave. Using the whetstone will take the concave out. I’m sorry but you can not correctly sharpen clippers by hand. Watch this video. It might help you understand. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWwlIuQjd1jjdU
@pichieandboy78162 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears Thank you a lot dear Bonie. will strive to know what to do about it . Thank you very much.
@sarsfieldsharpening82894 жыл бұрын
KZbin fine. Even when fbook worked it was delayed and stop/start
@BonikaShears4 жыл бұрын
It might be easier to watch on Facebook at the Sharpeners Jam Group. If you haven't joined, please go there and join. I'll attempt to post the Jam everywhere but it sounds like Facebook Live worked the best. Please join the group.
@OuijaSTi4 жыл бұрын
Blue sharpies work 10x better than black or red on metals, btw.
@BonikaShears4 жыл бұрын
Don't pull me into this argument! Red is the better contrast for me than blue. I was using orange at one time.
@OuijaSTi4 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears lol, no argument necessary. You use what you like.
@williebgoodtoot4 жыл бұрын
DYKEM bluing fluid works the best
@ared18t3 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears They were saying it's better because the ink is the thinnest on blue sharpie.
@anfiloquiosalas98313 жыл бұрын
hello that rope with which you test the sharp blades as it is commercially called and where do I get it
@BonikaShears3 жыл бұрын
It's called "test string" and we sell it at www.bonika.com but it comes from The Edge Pro where you can order it as well. It is cotton string.
@behroozkhodadadi14492 жыл бұрын
Hi i sharp my blade, but why dose it burn my face after trimming?
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
You may have the teeth set to close or you may need to dull the point of the teeth.
@cleuderchagas91133 жыл бұрын
Hey Girl
@bossnceo3132 жыл бұрын
Where are you located so I can get my blades sharpened???
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
Atlanta. But I'm sure there is someone closer.
@JoSimpleWorks4 жыл бұрын
Hi, where i can buy that disk? Thank you
@BonikaShears4 жыл бұрын
Check the website. bonika.com/rub-block/
@12koo Жыл бұрын
Where is aluminum oxide sold in the market?
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
You can order from us. www.bonika.com
@pinoydoggroomer47645 ай бұрын
May I use carbide powder for sharpening?
@mariolujano90652 жыл бұрын
Where can I buy the rub block
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
bonika.com/products/rub-block Use this link.
@mariolujano90652 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears tnks very much
@thearong9723 жыл бұрын
Hi what is rub blocks
@BonikaShears3 жыл бұрын
It is that round thing I'm holding in my right hand in the thumbnail.
@thearong9723 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears where could I buy
@BonikaShears3 жыл бұрын
@@thearong972 www.Bonika.com
@meaghanrhodes8590 Жыл бұрын
Why is using a rub block best?
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
Best for what? It is a way of testing your sharpening. It will not sharpen a blade.
@MdMoklaz8 ай бұрын
1:25
@Yellwolf2 жыл бұрын
Tilting it too fast
@democracybacksliding Жыл бұрын
the hey pay attention buy this now bell is evil! LoL I'mout of here if this is in every video. Yikes No-way Bon-zay
@BonikaShears Жыл бұрын
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@pichieandboy78162 жыл бұрын
My first time of coming to watch your video. Please kindly if possible get your WhatsApp line for frequent and easy conversations. I'm a newbie and I'm now learning how whet clipper blade. I have a sharpening stone , it is a smooth one. I try sharpening some clipper blades but I don't see effect as it must be seen , I mean good results.
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
Watch this video and it will explain why the smooth stone is not working. The one I'm using in this video is ONLY for checking, not sharpening. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnWwlIuQjd1jjdU You can message me through my website. www.bonika.com
@pichieandboy78162 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears Thank you dear
@MdMoklaz8 ай бұрын
Germany money price rate
@BonikaShears8 ай бұрын
Prices are calculated for you on our website www.bonika.com
@SharpObserver1A3 жыл бұрын
You are NOT a good teacher at all. You were insinuating all the time that a concave blade was optimal, Only at the end you insinuate that flat blades are optimal,,, you never spoke clearly and directly during the whole video.
@BonikaShears3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching. There are different planes. It is straight and flat across the teeth and concave from front to back.
@SharpObserver1A3 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears Exactly Monika ! that geometry is created by the CONICITY of the grinding wheel, you got it !!!
@pichieandboy78162 жыл бұрын
Hello Boni, can you help get one, Rub block, I'm in Ghana located in West Africa please ? Or if there is a trustworthy site direct me to that place. Thank you
@BonikaShears2 жыл бұрын
We sell these, but once again the shipping is going to be costly. I would not know where in Africa you could purchase this. This is not an essential item for your sharpening. It is just one test of others to tell if you if the blades are sharpened correctly.
@pichieandboy78162 жыл бұрын
@@BonikaShears Good one there dear. Thank you . There is a biggest mechanic shop in West Africa called Suame Magazine ( the land is more than more than 20 hectors if I'm correct ) It is in Ghana particularly located in Kumasi, one of the two biggest cities in Ghana and think I will get some of the rub block over there . I live closer to that area. But I would like you to ship two of the sharpening hone to me. I will build something new place one on it, knowing that the sharpening machine is expensive. Please help me get the hone, two of them. Nothing is impossible. It pays when it cost. Thank you dear Bonie.