Clippers for Beginners

[mandi_a97]

Hey yall, back with more questions. What clippers would you recommend for beginners? I'm wanting to learn how to trim a calf's hair properly and I figure that starts with having the proper equipment. I've heard that Andis is a really good brand, however, I'm not sure what style to choose. Any advice would help, thanks!

 

[WinterSpringsFarm]

Many many years ago I switched from a pair of osters to a pair of andis clippers and I thought they were the best. Been at least 12yrs ago, I'll see if I can dig them up and get a model #

 

[shortybreeder]

I am a beginner as well, and I love my Andis Excel 5 speed! A 2 speed would also be good, but where I got mine they were the same price. They can come with different blades, I would recommend getting the clipper package with the medium blending blade because that is one of the major blades you should have.

 

[GoWyo]

You can save $30 just by paying attention to the blades included with the Andis clipper, whether they be 2-speed, 5-speed or whatever.  Like Shortybreeder said, buy the one that comes with the medium blending (or the super blocking) blade because you will need both of those blades.

 

[trevorgreycattleco]

Best place to buy clippers?

 

[GoWyo]

Check Sullivans and other online sellers.  Sometimes there are promos.  Check for used reconditioned ones with Sullivans and others if you don't want to buy new (I have a pair I bought from a Steer Planet member several years ago that are still working well).  Personally, for the $150 or so for Super 2-speed or $200 for 5-speed, I would just buy new given the number of years we have used them.