I have a pair of Lister Stablemates since I acquired my llamas. I have NEVER been able to get them to work appropriately. I just sheared a “wild llama” with a professional dog groomer. The dog groomer said “something is wrong” with my electric shears. I am using a #13 blade but they will not cut and they are brand new. Any advice? My second question is about hand shears. I must have 15 pair of 3 inch B&B shears and I cannot, and I have tried everything, sharpen them. I guess I feel kind of silly that every year I have to buy new hand shears! I have even tried the B&B honing stone mechanism without success! Jeff drjchill@yahoo.com Thanks again fellow llamas owners!! Any advice is appreciated.