Another Newbie Clipper!
I am looking at purchasing some clippers to shave down Tucker. He has been shaved before, but only by the groomer and I have decided to try myself since I wasn't super happy with the past few groomer visits. I have been reading various other posts on here for tips and suggestions, and have come to have a few questions: 1. What is the difference between the combs it comes with and a blade? 2. Most of the ones that have been recommended on here. What is the difference between them and, say, this one: http://www.andis-store.com/product_deta ... NAV=ANDPET or http://grooming.petedge.com/catalog/pro ... ctId=53298 Basically I'm curious as to why there are so many different price points. I have read the tips on actually doing the clipping and I think I'll be ok with that part, I just don't know which ones to buy! Can anyone recommend an affordable set and the link so I could buy them online? Thank you so much  |
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| Quite frankly, if you want something that is going to last & you are planning on clipping your dog down say 2-3 times a year plus doing the sanitary clipping (private areas, under arms & inbetween pads of the the feet) on a regular basis (say at least every month) you really need to spend a bit more than $100.00 NOT on sale. I have the Andis AG Super 2 Speed Clipper priced at $129.95 in Petedge. I have been very satisfied with them & have had them for several years. As long as you oil them regularly & get the blades sharpend when they need it, they should last you a long time, depending on how many dogs you have to do etc. These clippers will go thru an OES coat with ease if the coat is brushed out thouroughly. If there are some mats, you may have to use a #7 blade. In extreme cases of very bad matting you'd need to use a #10 blade to get under the mats. It generally comes with a #10 blade that you would use for the private areas & the pads of the feet. I'd suggest getting a #7 blade incase you get to an area that is too hard to get the mats out & a #3-3/4 blade to give a nice shave on a mat free coat. Most people I know have given up on using the combs. They have told me they don't get as nice of a cut with them. |
| Thanks so much - I will be ordering some Andis AGC 2-speed after next pay day!
Now what is the difference between all the #7 blades? Tucker has some mats so I think this is what I will need in addition to the #10 that comes with the clippers. Some of the #7s have letters after them or are "skip tooth". What's the difference? Thank you! |
| The skip tooth vs. the FC . Skip tooth gives a bit of a more "uneven" cut. FC is for finsih cut...gives a smoother cut. The higher the blade number, the closer the cut. I use #10 for between the pads of the feet, under arms & private areas. #7 if there are some mats that are just too hard to get out (it will get under the mat) & #3-3/4 if the coat is mat free. The #3-3/4 is my favorite as it leaves 3/4" of hair & in about 6 weeks to 2 months they have the cutest puppy cut. I believe all my blades are the FC (finish cut). I also trim in this order: brush out the dog, clip the dog, bathe the dog, dry the dog & clip the dog again. Sounds like a lot of work but it gives the dog a pretty "velvet look" finish to their coat when you are done. Then you just have to do some minor scissoring around the feet & the ends of the ears to finish up. |
| Skiptooth blades are used when a animal is matted. Every other tooth is recessed and sharp as a knife. With a little encouragement it will slice thru the mat so the clipper blade can remove the hair. They work best on small mats. Larger mats will have to be removed the old fashioned way. They do leave an uneven cut, so always make sure you use a blade with a slightly longer cut than what you'll be finishing with.
There is a little trick to all of the blade numbers. They don't all cut the same length. Pay more attention to the length of the cut. Example: 1/8" or 3.2mm. All the different manufacturers gotten better about it, but some still aren't in the same ball park yet. This is epecially true with older blades. I'm sure it has something to do with the patent on the blade. The Andis AGC 2 speed is a very popular clipper among groomers. Easy to repair and parts are readily avalible. Although, many groomers admit that they rarely use the low speed and should have gotten the AGC single speed and saved $20. Hope this helps. Richard Southern Sharpeners |
| Anyone have a 4F blade? I have had one for years I think I must have had it when I was clipping horses, but I don't think I ever used it. |
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