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Cocker Specific Discussion => Grooming => Topic started by: Toni-UK on March 02, 2013, 10:15:24 PM

Title: Blade for a short clip
Post by: Toni-UK on March 02, 2013, 10:15:24 PM
I will be ordering the Andis 2 speed clippers+10 blade soon,i will also order the 7f blade but my question is if i want to clip Ruby very short should i get a higher blade  :-\

I keep going back to Micheles sticky and keep thinking i need all the different blade sizes,i'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and i'm not near cutting her yet.   :embarassed:
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: bluegirl on March 02, 2013, 10:30:30 PM
You should be fine with those blades. Number 10 is about 1.8mm and number 7 is 3.2mm. Start with the number 7 which should be fine but if you want shorter still then go back over with a 10 blade.
Using 7f in reverse will also give you a number 10 finish.
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: Bailey-boy-blue on March 11, 2013, 03:43:44 PM
Hi,

What does the rubber band on the comb?
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: supergirl on March 11, 2013, 03:51:18 PM
You should be fine with those blades. Number 10 is about 1.8mm and number 7 is 3.2mm. Start with the number 7 which should be fine but if you want shorter still then go back over with a 10 blade.
Using 7f in reverse will also give you a number 10 finish.

How do you do that? - is that going against the lay of the coat?
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: Joules on March 11, 2013, 04:35:19 PM
I use a 5f for Coco's body and a 10 for her face and head  ;)  The 10 gives a very short, tidy finish and the 5f leaves a bit of length but not much  :D
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: supergirl on March 11, 2013, 04:55:49 PM
Have to admit that I accidently clipped Misha's body with a 10f and got a very nice finish, unfortunately now when I use a 7f I don't get the same smooth finish any more.
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: Toni-UK on March 11, 2013, 07:44:40 PM
The higher the blade number the shorter the cut,right ?

I must admit i do like a short clip,so will prob use the 10 blade eventually.

Have over a month to go before i get my clippers though  >:(
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: Ninasmum on March 11, 2013, 08:30:05 PM
The higher the blade number the shorter the cut,right?
 

Yes that's right Toni  :shades: I use the 10 blade on Alfie, it is very short but it does suit his coat & I leave some feathers/skirt and just clip the top of his ears so he still looks cocker ish  :shades:
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: Toni-UK on March 11, 2013, 08:53:31 PM
Maybe nearer the time you can post a pic of lovely Alfie to show his cut if you have any.  :D
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: bluegirl on March 12, 2013, 07:34:43 AM
You should be fine with those blades. Number 10 is about 1.8mm and number 7 is 3.2mm. Start with the number 7 which should be fine but if you want shorter still then go back over with a 10 blade.
Using 7f in reverse will also give you a number 10 finish.

How do you do that? - is that going against the lay of the coat?

Yes that's right.
Title: Re: Blade for a short clip
Post by: jackie 14 on March 12, 2013, 11:53:51 AM
just done mine with an 8 1/2, looked better on George than Ellie, but I think they have found it a bit cold at the moment, better for the summer months if we get some!