Did Wahl Clippers Have Cadmium Plating in the 1970s?

Q. Does anyone know if cadmium plating was used to protect electric trimmer and razor blades in the 1970s?
More specifically Wahl clippers, but also curious about its use on clippers and/or razors at that time.

Mr. Ook
- Los Angeles California
October 21, 2024

Vintage Wahl Clippers on eBay (affil link)

A. Hi Mr. Ook,

There is surely an interesting backstory which motivates your question, and which might elicit enthusiastic participation from the readers; it would be great if you supplied it. As it stands, sad to say, the question seems boring enough that very few will care, and only an unemployed saint will research it for you :-)

But there are over 200 vintage Wahl clippers, plus other Wahl products, and other vintage brands on eBay -- you could obtain a couple to test for the presence of cadmium if it's important. Thanks.

Luck & Regards,

ted_yosem
Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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