Clipper blade gaps are off on most factory trimmers

Ive been cutting hair for about 8 years now and i swear 90% of trimmers come straight from the box with uneven blade gaps. Picked up a new Wahl Detailer last week and the left side was way tighter than the right, left a line every time. Guys at the shop said im crazy but i zero gapped them and measured with a feeler gauge and one side was 0.04mm off. This matters cause if your clients have sensitive skin that little difference can cause razor burn or irritation. Anyone else actually check the gap on new gear or you just trust it out the box?

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stellanelson13d ago

Eight years in and you're just now checking? Took me three months to learn that lesson the hard way. Customer walked out with a line so bad I had to comp the whole cut. What brand have you had the least problems with? I stick to Oster now but even they aren't perfect sometimes.

ryantorres13d ago

Bruh tell me about it. Had a guy leave with a haircut so crooked I almost locked the door and cried. Oster's been my go-to too, they're solid but still got their off days. You ever try adjusting the blade tension on a clipper that's just deciding to mess up that day?