Premier Shears Blade Compatibility

[Honey Tree]

My big old Oster shears threw parts everywhere when my daughter was shearing a lamb.  We couldn't find everything that it launched.  I've put money into repairing the head several years ago as well as a tuneup but I think the motor may be worn out.  Even with sharp blades it starts to lug after a few strokes.  The thought of putting money into the heavy beast just sat wrong with me and I thought new one would be money better spent.

Anyway, I had a chance to buy a set of slightly used Premier 4000s for under $300.  After I made the purchase it dawned on me that I had a bunch of Oster combs and cutters that may not fit the new shears requiring a capitol investment in more combs and cutters.  Does anyone know if my Oster blades will fit the Premier?

[Bigiron59]

YES and NO. Completely different on the CLIPPER head so will need new CLIPPER baldes. The blades for the SHEARING head will fit.

[Honey Tree]

Thank you Shane!  It's for the shearing head.  I hope that I'll be happy with the Premier shears.  I've only used the Oster Shearmaster for shearing.  I have a Lister Liberty and a Lister Star for clipping. 

[EmsoffLambs]

The Oster combs and cutters will work on the Premier 4000s. You will be blown away by the difference in the Premiers. I always hated those huge heavy old Osters! I have sheared probably 80-100 head every year with my Premiers for the past 15 or so years and never a single problem with them. You will love them.

[Honey Tree]

Thank you Crystal!  I dread shearing because it's so much work and I'm not getting any younger.  Anything to make the task easier is welcome.  Perhaps the tragic accident to my old Oster is a blessing in disguise for me

[Honey Tree]

You are right Crystal!  I love the Premiers.  They are lighter and much easier to maneuver.  My arm doesn't ache after shearing a ewe.  Its kind of like the difference between my old Kirby vacuum and my Shark.  I never use the Kirby anymore because the Shark is so light and does an excellent job!   

[EmsoffLambs]

LOL, kind of like the difference between driving a tractor and a sports car through rush hour traffic!

[sheepherder007]

But nothing gets in the tractors way LOL

[EmsoffLambs]

LOL! Well, that may be true, Rex, but the sport car has managed to shear through everything I put in front of it just fine, including some pretty darn dirty, sticky wool.