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Premier Shearing Kits

FEATURES:

High cutter speed under load

2600 spm blade speed

Compact body size; and a high torque motor--enables rapid, smooth wool, fiber and hair removal

Often "wows" those familiar with other motor-in-the-handpiece machines

The 4000s is lighter, quieter, smaller AND as powerful as other leading handpieces

Premier 4000s sold in 13T Shearing Package w/case, 4 oz oil, Spitfire 4 point cutter, Spirit 13 tooth comb and screwdriver.

Alpaca Care DVD – includes shearing! This DVD covers many different subjects and was filmed for over 2 years to get the best possible footage. The shearing and birth portions are particularly comprehensive.

These DVDs also make great gifts for your new customers!

Heiniger/Andis LG-S Shearing Kit

FEATURES:

220 Watts of power - more power than comparable clippers

2300 rpm blade speed

Quick and simple blade tension adjustment

Shearing head designed for clipping and fitting of alpacas, sheep, cattle, goats and llamas.

Patented floating fork system prolongs comb and cutter life

Slimmer, lighter and counter balanced for minimal vibration

Thermal overload reset button prevents motor from burning out

Double insulated body construction for safety

Easy and quick access for brush replacement

Stewart® by Oster® 4 point cutters and 3" combs will fit Andis Heavy Duty Sheep Shear

INCLUDES: shear, 4 point cutter and 13 tooth comb, shear oil, screwdriver, blade brush, sturdy carry case and instruction manual

Instructions on fitting combs and cutters

Parts for Andis #68000 LG-S

Oster Shearmaster kit

FEATURES:
Single-Speed Sheep Shears

Titanium blades

Sealed bearings stay oiled for 100 hours between inspections

7-1 gear reduction high-torque design

3000 strokes per minute

New cooling design keeps head 28% cooler

Includes durable toolbox with removable storage tray

Heavy Duty Single Speed Clipper For Shearing Sheep

Soft Touch Grip For Better Control and Comfort

Its 13 Tooth Comb and 4 Point Cutter Gives A High Quality Shearing Job

Operates On 120 Volts Of Adjusted Current At 150 Watts Per Hour

Comes Complete With A Fifteen Foot Heavy Insulated Cord

Use This High Quality Professional Grade Grooming System To Save Time and Money For Yourself

Alpaca Shearing - Blow Pattern Provided by Bill Watkins, the creator of the Pro-Tie alpaca restraint
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LLE Shearing Kit

FEATURES:

320 Watts of power - more power than comparable clippers

2400 rpm blade speed

Quick and simple blade tension adjustment

Shearing head designed for shearing alpacas, sheep, cattle, goats and llamas

Accessories:
1 set of carbon brushes
Comb screw screwdriver
Brush
Oil bottle
Operating instructions

Instructions on fitting combs and cutters

Parts for LLE Shearer

Tips From The Pro

Q - How do I minimize shearing cuts?
While a nick or two is normal and acceptable over the course of a day's work, responsible shearers should strive to minimize skin cuts. There are several ways to accomplish this. I'll speak in general at first then get specific.....(Read More)
Q - How often should I oil my shears?
The goal is to provide adequate lubricant to keep things moving along (literally) but not so much as to be.....(Read More)
Q - How can I reduce second cuts?
Good shearing can be broken down into about four principles....(Read More)
Have a question? Ask Matt!

NEW from Premier!
•Internal roller bearings instead of bushings (less heat, less wear and greater longevity).
•Sleek, low profile head design (sharp visual look that catches your eye and impresses observers).
•Suspended fork system (reduces risk of stripping the gear drive or breaking comb teeth).
•No cutter retainer or retaining spring (both caused hassles and broke too readily).
•Improved tensioning concept (spring clip is more effective at retaining tension than cupped washers).
•No more black plastic sides (these were prone to falling off and frustrating users).
•Tension column far superior in design, less small/individual parts to wear out.
Requires just 2 screws, 3 minutes & a screwdriver to switch from a Premier clipper head to a shear head (will drive any 4 point cutter and 3 in. comb).

Shear Head

Clipper Head

Alpaca Shearing 101 DVD
DVD Cover Presented by Matt Best of Best Shearing Service	Matt has been a professional shearer for 30 years starting with sheep and now alpacas Jay Ward of LLE $69

Premier's Shears vs. Others

While developing our machines, we conducted evaluations of the machines available. We noted "hard" data like length; weight; grip; blade/cutter cycle speed under varying resistances; and cost. We also paid attention to subjective points—balance; feel; sound; heating of head and motor; ease of installation of blades/combs/cutters. And we compared how they actually cut wool and hair. Remember that no unit (including our own) is perfect. All have strengths and weaknesses. Regarding the speed results: The normal "load" while actually clipping hair, wool or mohair will be

somewhere between the middle & high. Our "zero load” setting was at less than normal blade or cutter tension. Expect your results to vary from these in response to: voltage differences (from 105v – 125v); variations between individual units; measuring instrument variations. Differences of less than 5% are not significant. Our lab results were similar to our in-field observations. We were better able to compare Lister and Premier clippers because a common set of blades, spring and tension system could be used—enabling a common test protocol.

Shearing Machines	Lgth. In.	Wgt. Lb.	Grip (Circ.)	Cutter speed Load: zero >> medium	Relative Size Comparison
Premier 4000s	11.7	2.5	6.4	2700 2600
Lister Laser Shear	12.3	3.1	7.9	3000 2500
Oster Shearmaster	13.3	3.1	6.4	2900 2500
Heiniger/Andis Shear	13.3	3.2	6.9	2600 2400
LLE Shearer	13.8	3.4	6.9	2900 2500

ID	Name	description	Price	Options	Quant
4000S13T	Premier 4000S13T Shear Pkg	FEATURES • High cutter speed under load • 2600 spm blade speed &b...	$369.00
HEINIGER	Heiniger/Andis Heavy Duty Shear w/ comb, cutter and case	FEATURES • 220 Watts of power - mor...	$319.00
OSTER	Oster Shearmaster	Features • Heavy Duty Single Speed Clipper For Shearing Sheep • Soft Touch Grip For Better Con...	$269.00
LLESHEARER	LLE Shearer	FEATURES • 320 Watts of power - more power than comparable clippers • 2400 rpm blade...	$199.00
LIFTER	Comb Lifter	For use on camelids, goats, sheep and other hair species. ...	$19.00

Some valuable tips on Shearers:

Heiniger makes the Andis handpiece as a “private label” product and the specs are the same.
The differences between the Heiniger/Andis and the Premier are pretty significant.
Both have pros and cons:

Heiniger/Andis                   Premier
More power                          Lighter
Easier to set proper tension     Quieter
                                         Smaller circumference on the hand grip
                                          More convenient on/off switch location
                                          More difficult to set proper tension
I use both machines in my shearing practice
I like the Premier better for the above reasons
However the Heiniger/Andis will power through comb tensioning that isn’t quite right and debris under the cutter that requires an extra crank on the tension nut (not recommended)
Therefore I find that new shearers struggle a bit more with the Premier because it is less forgiving when the set up isn’t just right.
When the comb and cutter are tensioned properly the Premier can keep up with a very fast pace of shearing.
The Beiyuan Handpiece is a pro product for use w/ a hanging power plant.
The Beiyuan line is pro tested and used by many shearers in big sheep markets like Australia and New Zealand.
Figure 12-15 sharpenings per comb or cutter.

Some tips for cria shearing:
- Cria fleece is fine as you know, therefore fresh, sharp gear and a bit of extra tension is in order
- Also because of the fineness, the fleece needs to be as dry as possible to prevent it from “mushing” between the comb and cutter
- I shoot for a 9-11am window after any morning dampness has dried and before they get sweaty from the summer heat
- Any chasing of the cria may cause just enough sweating to make the cria fleeces harder to shear
A couple of tips for reducing the chance of the dam rejecting the cria:
- I like to let mom watch right over my shoulder or very close by
- I use limited amounts of oil to reduce the chance of the cria smelling really differently
- I don’t shear much of the tail to again reduce the impact on the mom’s perception of the baby’s smell
Please call me with any questions or for advice. 866-999-AVA1 (2821)

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