Clipper Blade Sharpening Training School

Learn how to sharpen clipper blades for stylists, barbers and groomers.   This school covers the basics of sharpening blades for groomers and barbers. 

NOTE: Price increase January 1. Keep your 2024 pricing when you make your $300 deposit before January 1. Call to book your class. 

   Choose in-person or on-line class

In-Person Includes:

1) One or 2 person instruction - 8 hours (same price) at the Bonika Shears Office 

2) Unlimited days of practice as desired.

3) Training Manual

4) Step by Step Laminated "recipe" for sharpening

5) 1 Hour clipper sharpening video plus additional links to sharpening videos.

6) Practice blades to take home

7) Lunch

8) $100.00 discount if you also purchase the Shear Sharpening class.

9) Certificate of Training 

On-Line Training Includes:

1) One person instruction 3 - 1 hour sessions 

2) Training Manual

4) 1 Hour clipper sharpening video plus additional links to sharpening videos

5) Additional hours on-line $100 per hour.

After you register we will send an email with the training manual, video links and contact you as to the best training dates to meet your schedule. We suggest you call first to check out the dates. 770-972-4332

Taught by Bonnie Megowan of Bonika Shears.

This class will cover:

• What makes a clipper blade cut
• Anatomy of blades
• Comparing pet and barber blades
• How to charge the plate
• How to use a clipper hone
• Pre-sharpening steps
• Adjusting the tension and aligning the blades
• Correct sharpening pressure
• Using a rub plate and test string
• How to reassemble blades with the correct set back
• Types of blades and how to sharpen: Detachable, trimmers, 5n1, ceramic, adjustable, and large animal, 
• How to care for your clipper hone
• Sources for parts and help
• Minor repair

We will be using the Nebraska Blades machine. Information learned is complimentary to any blade hone. If you wish to purchase a clipper blade none we recommend the Nebraska Blade hone. You can pick it up at our location or have it shipped directly to you. Please bring in clipper blades you might have, however we have hundreds of blades here for practice.