about clippers

Re: about clippers

Anthony Todd — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 22:37:24 GMT

[quote user="Colin Cameron"] I have noticed that the occasional set of blades can rattle a bit increasing noise[/quote]

This happens with Osters too. It is usually the blade retension lug which widens for some reson allowing the head to vibrate in its tongue.

I assume you mean the actual head ie both blades vibrate from side to side?

Closing slightly the raised sides with dental forceps or pliers fixes it.

Re: about clippers

Colin Cameron — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:35:44 GMT

[quote user="David Morley"]

Dear Ruta,

We sell both models with varying degrees of satisfaction from our clients, historically veterinary surgeries purchased the Oster clipper single speed as this product is used in most veterinary colleges/universities, therefore, it is an item that the practitioner is comfortable with.

The Andis AGR is now becoming a popular product for the reasons described in the previous posts, as a repair centre for both of these products the Andis does not need repairing as often as the Oster.

As regards to the 2 speed clippers I have only known surgeries to use the fast speed setting on these models as animals become fretful when awaiting for their carer to flick between slow and fast speed settings.

Therefore I recommend that your purchase is the Andis but just the single speed will be more than suitable for your needs. With a recomendation that you look at a Moser Arco as a quiet clipper for finding a vein on Felines, this clipper has also been recommended by vets that TB test fields of cows as they are easier on the fingers than a pair of scissors.

I hope that this helps. Further information is available on request.

Dave

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I agree that the Andis clippers are more pleasant to use. I have noticed that the occasional set of blades can rattle a bit increasing noise. We have the twin speed and find that the higher speed seems better for finer hair. On a pedantic note can you explain what " Felines" are, cats or all members of Felidae which someone told me should really be called "Felids". It's the same for equines, bovines etc. What is the correct word for each? Just asking in fun! ( but with undertones !!)" />" />

Re: about clippers

David Morley — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:47:07 GMT

Dear Ruta,

The Andis AGR is now becoming a popular product for the reasons described in the previous posts, as a repair centre for both of these products the Andis does not need repairing as often as the Oster.

I hope that this helps. Further information is available on request.

Dave

Re: about clippers

jewel1973 — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:06:39 GMT

i personally prefer the andis agr clippers, they are very quiet, and don't blow fur everywhere.

they come in corded and cordless, and are a similar price to the osters. as our osters break they are being replaced by andis.

Re: about clippers

Ruta — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 13:21:25 GMT

Thank you for all advice. I appreciate it. Already ordered Oster golden A5 two speeds. I hope it will be working forever. :)

Regards,

Ruta

Re: about clippers

Martin Atkinson — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:15:56 GMT

I've found the new Oster A5 has a very fragile external dust filter (one each side near the switch). We ordered two recently and one arrived with a broken filter new out the box, the second broke after a few uses. The first one was sent back and was returned several weeks later then both filters broke again after a few uses. Result: I've given up on warranty repairs and accepted this is just a design fault, all filters are now stuck on with gaffer tape which is much stronger than the original clips. Other than that very reliable and run for ever.

Re: about clippers

Anthony Todd — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:31:42 GMT

[quote user="Michael Woodhouse"]My advice (in a very long winded, about the houses way)[/quote]

is to look at the rechargeable cheapos on ebay etc. They are smaller, lighter quieter and cheaper so don't sound like a combine harvester and freak the animals so much when you clip for an I/V ,also if you drop them it's not a massive bill for the rebody.

And they're more likely to be put back on the charger and not left on the table to be knocked off........

No good for dematting a cat though.

Re: about clippers

Ruta — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:12:42 GMT

Hello, Michael,

Thank you for advice.

P.S. My diabetic dog is fine. There is no ketones in urine, she is bright and no pu/pd. I am planning to spay her next Monday. I hope everything will be ok. Thanks for asking. :)

Ruta

Re: about clippers

Michael Woodhouse — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:24:18 GMT

The cheaper one you link to is designed more for home use, the A5 is the one we use and will last a long time. The A5 is very simple and you can get anything as a spare part, if you can solder you can mend them yourself. Follow the instructions and grease them through the nipple on the neck.

We have 2 pairs of the A5 single speed and 1 set of the 2 speed. We never use the slow speed and the 'off' position is in the middle of the rocker switch so what I do (and I may be a particular idiot) is the start on the daft low speed, swap to the fast speed and then when I want to turn them off go back to low speed. By the time you get near the cat with the needle for it's blood sample it is thoroughly pissed off.

My advice (in a very long winded, about the houses way) is buy neither pair you link. Find the cheaper A5 single speed and with the money you save buy an extra number 40 blade!

(how are you getting on with your diabetic?)