Anna gave me written permission…….. to print this posting. This was simply a courtesy visit to make sure all was working well. PETS AT HOME use every day my Clipper Honer, Scissor Sharpener and Scissor Serrator. I was informed by Anna that they have now successfully sharpened 3761 Clipper Blade Sets since end June when I installed this machine and 3023 Groomers Scissors. Everything still working perfectly ! Naturally we were both delighted. They order more Corrugating wheels , honing powder etc etc
I had trained Jodie, Clare,Tracey and Jackie but with the volume of work need me to train to more ladies: Ann and Sophie in early Januaryas I am booked up solid till I look forward to being of continued support to Pets at Home
What a pleasure ! This man due to retire in January 2019 spent two days at Frankland School of Sharpening. First thing I noticed he is a hands on ,practical man …… which always makes my job easier. He will be setting up his own new Sharpening business very early in 2019, so looking ahead he wanted to have all the training with the best Teacher who has the maximum experience in Europe: namely myself, having taught the skills around the world since 1978. Gary’s daughter is due to be married in two weeks time (Congratulations!) but nevertheless he squeezed an extra one or two hours of tuition out of me. Gary is set up now with three new machines to sharpen/service all types of Knives for Restaurants/Hôtels/Colleges etc and any/all types of Scissors/Clippers for Hairdressers/Barbers/Vets/Horses/Dog Groomers/Equestrian.
I wish you nothing but Good Luck , but you are the sort of man who makes his own luck. Now Gary it is down to good MARKETING but please give me a call- I might be able to help. Also say hello to Tricia , your wife. I might see you one day up in BONNY SCOTLAND.
Glen Irvin was with me this week from Vale Guernsey- here at Frankland Grinding Products and School to learn the skills of Sharpening/Servicing Hairdressers/Barbers/Animal Groomers Professional Scissors and Clippers. He has already purchased our Wolff Industries (USA) Ookami Scissor Machine and many accessories relevant to this new trade. He is somewhat of a perfectionist and proved this in his attitude to this new work. It was my pleasure to spend two days with Glen.
So Hairdressers and groomers and vets and Equine lovers please contact Glen I believe he will do a Professional job for you.
During the month of September Martyn made some three visits to Frankland Grinding School. A resolute man who had decided to start a comprehensive sharpening company serving Hairdressers/Barbers, Dog and Horse Groomers,Hôtels (with kitchens) Restaurants and colleges where meals are served etc etc
To do this he invested in the AF/CAN Clipper Honing Machine , the Wolff Industries Ookami OGS-TAS Scissor Sharpening system and the Tru-Hone Knife Sharpener. Quite an investment for himCoupled with top professional training. I soon cottoned on to the fact that Martyn is a very clever man of high moral standards, often talking of his wife (who I would love to meet) and their two children. I am certain that I now have a new friend on the island of G.B.
He is a fast learner and I am CERTAIN he will offer a wonderful service in and around Hertfordshire. May God Bless your new enterprise.
On 17 & 18 September 2018 I went to this Dog GroomingSchool , Formby,Merseyside. I was met by Chris Barwise (nickname “Rouge” on account of his red hair) and Leigh Marshall- these two gentlemen were to learn the skills of sharpening and maintenance of Dog Clippers and their various types of Scissors. Chris a “hands-on” man and Leigh somewhat more academic- a great combination !
We worked together for two days, both of them had bags of enthusiasm and showed lots of skill. We sharpened Öster and Andis Dog Clippers stripping them down, cleaning them, sharpening them on ourAF/CAN , oiling , and correct re-assembly and finally testing them for accuracy with three distinct methods. We also did Horse and sheep clippers as Horse Clipping season has started early this year.
Then we turned to Scissors with our Wolff Industries Ookami OGS TAS. Wesharpened right and left handed scissors- various lengths and weights and then thinning/texturising scissors.
These men now have the skills to growPaul and Lyn’s business and serve the Dog Grooming community. It was truly my pleasure meeting them and Paul-their boss.
What a pleasurable day today Thursday 23 August 2018
Leah Fraser drove down from Findhorn , near Inverness -a mere 9 hour journey at the speed of light !!!! A great girl bubbling over with enthusiasm for life and her work. This lady always wears a smile……….. Leah was already a competent KNIFE & SCISSOR Sharpener , she just needed a final bit of honing on Clipper Sharpening. Well she’s had it and gone beck up the “high road” whistling. Before she left I insisted that she stripped and cleaned eight different blade sets. Then she sharpened them, cleaned them and tested them, one set had a Ceramic cutter. Then she tested them using FGP.s triple test method.
They were all spot on PERFECT and would clip any dog. I guarantee it. Well done Leah get home safe now to Celia
Alex Vos of Leyland , Lancashire came to FGP Company on Monday 26 July for training on how to sharpen,disassemble. and correctly assemble combs and cutters after correctly sharpening and honing Dog,vets and Horse Clippers.
This very capable man rapidly learnt the skill of Clipper sharpening , after each clipper set had been serviced he put them into my Clippers and we tested them on our test mat which mimics dog hair, then on actual dog hair and finally on our unique test string. They passed all the tests and clipped to the correct depth immediately. 10/10.
This was Alex’s second visit- he was trained some two weeks before on how to service all types of scissors; right and left handed, thinning/ texturising scissors of all lengths. So hairdressers and dog groomers contact Alex on 01772 463 100……..He is waiting for your call.
MICHAEL of NEWWAY SHOP; 2 Ladywell Road, Catford South East London (07939 611 224) Came for his second period of training today 10 July. This intelligent, humble man is I discovered a “natural” at sharpening,he already had a Clipper honing machine for Andis,Öster,Wahl and Aesculaps Dog Groomers blades/Vets and Horse clipper blades . Now he has the very latest Ookami -Wolff Industries Sharpener and the Tru Hone variable speed Knife Grinder. His shop # is 0208 6909 775. HAIRDRESSERS BARBERS check Michael out he is GOOD AT HIS JOB and a genuinely friendly man. Owners of RESTAURANTS /Cafe’s / Hôtels please note Michael is fully trained and passed our various tests with flying colours.
Today Tuesday 22 May 2018 I received Jodi and Jackie both experience Scissor sharpeners to teach them the finer aspects of Scissor sharpening and subsequent efficient testing, lubricating , balancing etc They brought with them some 16 or so Scissors where there were problems. We went through step by step how to efficiently each particular job……. they learnt from me different way of gripping the Scissor when one has a very short bladed Scissor. How to test a right handed and a left handed Scissor with the screw ALWAYS lateral to the body eg with a RH Scissor before cut testing the Scissor screw must always be to the right when holding the Scissor. I also showed them the Convexing Clamp butmost of their Scissors were Stainless Steel “Roseline” which are flat on top when closed, the C C is only used with Convex blades – mostly byhairdressers. Two good girls, very switched on ! They will be super sharpeners now. Thank you Jody and Jackie for coming here- I truly enjoyed your company,your 16 Scissors are now perfect !
Jason and his lovely wife arrived at Frankland Grinding on Saturday morning to collect the Model AF/CAN Clipper Honing Machine and Wolff Industries Ookami OGS-TAS SCISSOR Sharpening System. Jason had received his training here some days before. Jason had,but a few technical questions and has it was such a beautiful morning we all went inside and opened a cool bottle of Prosecco for the girls and the men had tea. As you know it was the day of Prince Harry and Meghan’s Wedding at Windsor so we had good reason to celebrate.
So now Jason will be sharpening lots of Hairdressers, Dog Groomers Scissors and their Andis/Öster/Wahl etc Clippers
Good Luck Jason . Come and see us again you two lovely people.
Sharpening Scissors, Clippers and Knives for the Hairdressing, Dog Grooming, Equestrian & Catering Industry
