Which clipper do you use ?

All is in the title !

I would like to spend my money in a very good clipper.. and I don't know which clipper is the best ?
I would like a silencious clipper..

and which head clipper do you use ?

PS : I'll use the clipper just for a part of the head, chest, and under the tail..

I've always used the Oster A5, though it isn't the quiestest on the market, it is a good, reliable clipper that gets used in my grooming shop daily. It is also very easy to care for and doesn't need to have parts replaced very often.

clipper blades I use depend on the coat colour and thickness, 7f used on chest (clipped against the grain) + cheeks, 10 for bottom and maybe the ears or I might go as short as a 30 on the ears (though with a b/s a 10 would be about right)

Hi

I totally agree with Jo. I have been grooming and clipping my own dogs and others for over 30 years and I am now on my second A5. They are so reliable and almost imposible to wear out. I mostly use blade 10.
Good luck with your clipper!

Maria

I also have oster A5 and just love it.

thanks a lot !!!

do you have 1 speed or 2 speeds on your clipper ?

I have 2speed

ok I've found something like that :



the clipper with 3 blades..
229 euros ...is it too expensive ?

Hi

That does not look like a Golden A5. Do you know what modell it is? It might be one with a smaller engine and I have not tried that.
I use one with only one speed as I found I no use for two. Perhaps if you do a lot of whole body clipping or clipping of other breeds it might be good with two speed.

Maria

you're right it's a Oster A5 PowerMax..

so I need to buy a Golden one ?.. perhaps it's better..

thanks a lot !

Hi
I found this web site

http://www.petgroomerforums.com/chat/showthread.php?t=10939

Read the replies too, it seems Powermax does not deliver.
The power of the engine is as good as A5 and it is 20% lighter. Tough to choose...

Good luck /M

I used a aesculap,it is super
Blades I used are the 3mm and the feetblade(or how you call it.... )

I prefer the single speed clipper. I have a 2 speed one but never use it, it gets to hot on the fast speed and the slower speed is a bit to slow!!

The best thing to do is buy them at a dog show, then you can feel what they are like in your hand, some can be a bit heavy or wide to hold on comfortably. I have another clipper I rarely use as the body is to light and narrow!

ok thanks a lot !!

I think I will buy the single speed oster A5 with the 2 blades 7f & 10 for beginning

I swear by this clipper. I have had now for 4 years and love it. YOu can combine OSTER A5 blades and use on this clipper. Also it converts in to a cordless although sold seperately. Very light and quiet. Stays cool over hour useage. I have really enjoyed it. It is also not a heavy clipper so does not get arms tired if you are doing a pet groom on a dog etc.