Shark Fin 'How To' Information

Shear Fit Finger Fitting System

The patented Shear Fit Finger Fitting System allows you to custom fit your shear to your own exact ring finger and thumb diameter for more control and comfort!  It also stops your fingers from sliding through the holes that are often too large.

While how the fingers fit the handle is in part a personal preference, most professionals agree that the ring finger should never slide past the second knuckle.  Proper fit eliminates the stress caused by the need to "grip" the shear tightly to hold the fingers in place.

How to use the Shear Fit System:

If you find that with the ring guards that came in the shear, you can still push your ring finger up to or over your second knuckle, and for your thumb you can push it past your cuticle or up to or over the knuckle, then you need to use one of the custom additional ring guards supplied with your shears.  (There are more rings than you will need.  Once your shear is fitted you may discard the leftover rings or save them for.

Press the ring(s) that you selected into the appropriate holes on your shear.In many cases you will want to put a smaller ring into a larger ring to get a smaller size and a tighter fit.  To do this you should put the larger ring, (the on that fits the handle the best), into the shear first.  Then insert the smaller ring, (the one that fits your finger), into the ring already in the handle.If a ring is difficult to insert (because of cold weather or it is very thick) it can be made more pliable by soaking it in a cup of very warm water for 30-40 seconds.

Once a ring is inserted use your finger to rub smooth any bumps or "high" spots that might exist.

Cleaning, oiling & adjusting your professional hair cutting shears

Using a thin, soft cloth, open the shears into a cross and start cleaning inside blades, paying close attention to the ride area around the screw or tension adjuster. Get the inside blades spotless clean, if there is chemical build up or any debris, use WD40 or rubbing alcohol. Close the shears and wipe down the outside. When cleaning near the finger rings be careful not to knock the silencer out, this is how many shears lose their silencer. Remove and clean inserts and inside finger rings. If possible, put new inserts back in. When shears are clean, open them into a cross again. Place 1 drop of shear oil in the ride/pivot area. If you are out of shear oil, we carry small tubes in stock. Never use dark oil, or spray clipper lube onto your blades. (Some of these products have fine grits and other chemicals that will harm your shears.) Point the tips at the floor and open and close shears several times, open and look at inside blades, any dirt etc. that was between the blades at the screw area should have been flushed out and you can wipe off, leaving some oil behind. Do this every day and you’ll be amazed how long your shears will last between sharpening.

Oiling Points

Regular oiling keeps your clipper blades running cooler, quieter, and smoother. Apply a drop of oil to each highlighted point to reduce friction, prevent rust, and extend the life of your blades between sharpenings.

Check and set shear tension. 

Keeping your shear’s tension well-adjusted can triple the edge life of your tool and stop hair from buckling or folding in between the blades.

Follow these simple steps: 

Make sure your shears are thoroughly clean, and place 1 drop of shear oil in between the blades near the tension system before checking for tension.

1. Hold shear by thumb ring in left hand while pointing tip of shear towards ceiling.

2. Lift ring with finger rest to make a cross. Then let this ring fall.

3. Shear should have a slight drop as shown, but no further than half blade. Certain shears should have no drop. 

To adjust tension; turn clockwise to tighten, counterclockwise to loosen. Make your adjustments with shears closed. If you need assistance, contact us.

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