I need to get the electrical cord on my big Oster clippers replaced. Can anyone recommend a resource other than sending them back to manufacturer? Thank you.
This is a very simple DIY if interested. If it is just the plug even easier. If the cord has not pulled out of the body and is just damaged very easy just to cut and splice a new one to. The wires are color coded.
I am sure there are websites that give detailed information how to go about it. I would bet lots of U-tube vids also.
Or just search for a local “mom & pop” electronic repair shop. Hardware stores used to do this. Might be worth calling some.
Everyone has or should have a “MacGyver” friend. In my neck of the woods that be me. Happy to help friends out. Barter for services. Like, “pick me up a cheese steak sub” on your way over.
http://brucessharpening.com/index.html
this source is in Pennsylvania
and you can call to see if they do what you need done
and what price
best of luck
Agree with gumtree, it’s very DIY-able. I’m no electrician or anything, and I replaced the whole cord to a circular saw that I sawed through (oops). Just be super, super methodical about arranging screws and such in a organized manner. (I’d put some tape on the workbench sticky side up to hold the screws, since they’re going to be tiny little things). Take photos of what it looks like at each step of the dismantle, so you can re-mantle :lol: it correctly.
Finally,don’t feel bad if you’d rather not DIY. TV or vaccuum repair place is a good suggestion, and usually a contractor’s supply store will have a tool repair counter. But your clippers may take several weeks to get back, as it’s not going to be a priority for them.
For what it’s worth, I was not thrilled with Bruce’s Sharpening.
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Agree with gumtree, it’s very DIY-able. I’m no electrician or anything, and I replaced the whole cord to a circular saw that I sawed through (oops). Just be super, super methodical about arranging screws and such in a organized manner. (I’d put some tape on the workbench sticky side up to hold the screws, since they’re going to be tiny little things). Take photos of what it looks like at each step of the dismantle, so you can re-mantle :lol: it correctly.
Finally,don’t feel bad if you’d rather not DIY. TV or vaccuum repair place is a good suggestion, and usually a contractor’s supply store will have a tool repair counter. But your clippers may take several weeks to get back, as it’s not going to be a priority for them.[/QUOTE]
“Take photos of what it looks like at each step of the dismantle, so you can re-mantle it correctly”.
LOL, yup. I don’t know how many time over the years before phone cams I ended up spending a lot of time putting the “puzzle” back together without the benefit of the the “box top picture”.
I still don’t always take advantage of the phone cam as often as I should. Much to my frustration a upon reassembly.
Replacing the entire cord does require basic soldering skills. (“soldering” one of those quirky words that is pounced differently than it is spelled).
You can probably find a youtube video on the exact model. That’s how I’ve done quick and easy repairs on our washer, dryer, and vacuum cleaner. Do a google search to find the part.
strip, twist, solder, tape (or heat-shrink) and enjoy. 5 or 10 minute project. My wife cuts the cord for our electric hedge trimmers at least once a year.
