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Offline ruby n millies mum

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lightweight clippers
« on: September 20, 2014, 02:38:17 PM »
can anyone recommend a good set of light weight dog clippers.....
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Offline BobnDot

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Re: lightweight clippers
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2014, 09:23:33 PM »
The Andis AGC Two speed seems to be the most popular. At about £125 they cost more than some clippers but are solidly built, fairly quiet and relatively lightweight.

They come with a No.10 blade but, for a cocker, the purchase of an additional No.7 or 7FC blade would be an advantage.

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Re: lightweight clippers
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2014, 07:49:57 AM »
Another recommendation for Andis 2 Speed. I've had mine for about 4 years and find them lighter and much easier to handle than the Oster Golden clippers I had previously.
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Re: lightweight clippers
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2014, 12:35:38 PM »
I've just bought the Andis two speed with the extra 7FC blade. They have done a good job and quickly.
Can I just ask why this 7FC blade is also recommended?
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Re: lightweight clippers
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2014, 05:25:38 PM »
many thanks i will check that make out.... with two dogs needing cutting every three or four months they need to be strong, the cost will be covered easily by not taking the to the groomer.....thx again
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Re: lightweight clippers
« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2014, 11:40:37 AM »
I'm a groomer and would 100% recommend the andis clippers. They are alot lighter and comfier than alot of brands :) also very quiet compared to others!
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Re: lightweight clippers
« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2014, 10:43:17 PM »
Quote from: lescef on September 21, 2014, 12:35:38 PM
Can I just ask why this 7FC blade is also recommended?

The 7FC (Fine Cut) doesn't cut as closely to the skin as the supplied No10 and also leaves a better finish on the coat. The No.10 leaves hair 1.6mm long while the no.7FC leaves it twice as long at 3.2mm.

Our Milly's fur gets quite curly so I sometimes use a No.7 Skip Tooth as well to get through really dense fur.

There's a downloadable chart available detailing all the blades and their uses here....https://www.andis.com/download/allBlades_chart.pdf

Bob.
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Re: lightweight clippers
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2014, 06:35:37 PM »
Thank you!
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Re: lightweight clippers
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2014, 10:16:41 PM »
I used to use the Andis super 2 speed. Now I have the Heiniger Saphir cordless and if you have a bit more money spare I would highly recommend them. Quiter and lighter than the Andis and also cordless. ;) I do still think the Andis are a great clipper though and still have them as spares. Plus the Heiniger are more expensive, but I love them. :D
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