tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post5030426387267436587..comments2024-03-20T03:14:55.880-04:00Comments on Pet Grooming: The Good, The Bad, & The Furry: Back to My Original CordlessUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-18138747072811305192014-12-11T13:55:28.380-05:002014-12-11T13:55:28.380-05:00I am a sharpener in Canada and have found a franch...I am a sharpener in Canada and have found a franchise business called Battery Expert. They can replace batteries in your Wahl clippers/trimmers for $25.00-$40.00. The batteries they put in are of better quality than the originals. This can make a Chromado clipper into the best tool you ever owned.<br />Look for a battery business to help you out with your dead tools.<br />RobAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-67842238797054441372012-10-13T14:56:49.902-04:002012-10-13T14:56:49.902-04:002 years =520 working days. New clippers $125.00 =2...2 years =520 working days. New clippers $125.00 =24 cents a day. Plus four blades a year @19.95. That comes to a grand total of $284.46 for two years or 520 working days. Cost for all per day is One Dollar eighty two cents{$1.82.80} per day. Pretty darn cheap tool.<br /><br />Skip Calvert Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779382564070841624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-24805712977837177102011-12-01T20:55:07.831-05:002011-12-01T20:55:07.831-05:00Hi Bev,
I have a blade sharpener guy that claims h...Hi Bev,<br />I have a blade sharpener guy that claims he can sharpen and fix those 5 in 1 blades when they hit the floor. I haven't had a chance to take him up on it yet, but I will soon. I hope that he can do what he claims. I have thrown a few of those blades away only because they fell on the floor and would no longer cut, or broke that darn little piece on the back of the blade that holds it on the clipper.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-23445190544836734662011-12-01T20:13:33.284-05:002011-12-01T20:13:33.284-05:00Hi Danielle,
I was thinking the same thing..why 3 ...Hi Danielle,<br />I was thinking the same thing..why 3 different cordless clippers? It's not just you. It seem like whenever I find something that I really like they eventually change it and ruin it. I hate when I see something I like using say 'New & Improved'. It usually means that they have ruined it.<br />I really think that you will like the clip combs for the 5 in 1 blades. I have been using them for over a week now and love them.<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-23563731602042563142011-11-30T10:51:43.638-05:002011-11-30T10:51:43.638-05:00That makes perfect sense, Lisa. I have noticed th...That makes perfect sense, Lisa. I have noticed that I have to adjust my speed to the hair, which is very different from using a regular corded clipper. I never cut before the bath anymore, but will sometimes do a wet shave on a clean coat. Very rarely now do I get a dog so matted that I have to use my Arco to get underneath but it has happened.<br />I think one of my fellow groomers dropped a blade at one point as one day it just didn't cut right anymore. :( Well, it is time to order a new one anyway, so I'll try your method of the new one only for combs. You can't beat it for quiet!<br />That's not true; the Mini Arco does have it beat there but the little combs that comes with are so short that it isn't always enough to use for an entire groom. But it's perfect for clipping those little Yorkies and those tiny ones that get hysterical at the AGC coming towards them. I can't blame them; if something as big as me was coming towards my head to cut the hair I'd be freaking out, too!Bevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04816689869156126281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-88795822285864137182011-11-28T22:11:28.214-05:002011-11-28T22:11:28.214-05:00Ahh the whal cordless battle. If only they could m...Ahh the whal cordless battle. If only they could make the chromado with a battery pack. I honestly can't understnad why they have 3 clippers and they all seem like they should fucntion the same but they really don't. <br />I started with the arco moved on to the bravera and now after using a coworkers am getting the chromado. Unfortunatly it seem like any of them have a lifespan of about 2yrs. It it could just be me but I feel like when the arco first came out back in 06? it worked much better Ordered it sat from groomers mall. they have free shipping when you buy most clippers right now!<br /><br />Now im rambling!<br /><br />I really like your idea about having two blades. I wanted to try out the 5in1 clip comb so maybe I will order another blade too.Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-14700805161656139512011-11-28T19:59:07.407-05:002011-11-28T19:59:07.407-05:00Hi Bev,
I have found, with the cordless clipper bl...Hi Bev,<br />I have found, with the cordless clipper blades, that I need to keep several blades for different things. <br />What I mean is; I have two 5 in 1 blades. A brand new one that I only use with clip combs and only on the 40 setting. My next 5 in 1 blade is for clipping faces, bellies, feet, and everything else. <br />I have found that as long as you keep the teeth cleaned out well, and only use that blade with clip combs, on clean, dry hair, my blade almost never jams on any type hair and lasts a long time.<br />When the clip comb blade does start to jam continually I will get a new one and move that blade down to my everything blade.<br />I hope that that makes sense. I have found that when the 5in 1 blades get dirty with hair under the cutting blade, that the blade tends to jam. I use a paper clip, opened up straight, to push the hair out from under the cutting blade.<br />My main issue with the 5 in 1 blade is that they almost never cut on the #9 setting, and only cut 50% of the time on the #10 setting, and that is only on certain types of hair.<br /> I use the cordless on a chocolate Cocker, whose owner insists on the back being clipped as short as possible. I won't go any lower than the #15 blade. I use the cordless on that Cocker and it has never left any lines unless hair gets clogged in the teeth. If you keep the teeth cleaned out, the blade should not be leaving tracks unless the blade is going dull.<br />If you clip a lot of dogs before the bath, I would keep a before the bath blade and an after the bath blade, because that before the bath blade will become dull so much faster than the clean dog blade.<br />I have also found that some groomers clip so fast that they get lines with the blade. With some types of hair I have found that if I start to get lines, if I slow down, and take the blade over the body at a slower pace, there will be no lines.<br />Sorry, I feel like I am rambling, and not making any sense. :/ I am going to stop now. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-72989902182214123252011-11-28T14:47:15.849-05:002011-11-28T14:47:15.849-05:00Hi Lisa!! I also have the Arco but have a major i...Hi Lisa!! I also have the Arco but have a major issue in using it. If the dog has just a tiny bit of curl to its coat, all is well. Straight-haired dogs wind up with what my boss calls "corduroy cuts". They are stripey and lines show everywhere. I also find that the blades get jammed really easy when using a comb. If I slide the switch from #40 to #9 fast a few times it will clear the jam but it is frustrating to say the least. Do you have the same issues? How do you cope? <br /><br />And my dogs have the same problem, I so don't want to do more grooming at home! I do, but I have to really nag at myself. My cocker stays short in the winter because of the snow, but my pom x loses her beautiful pants and most of her tummy. She loves the snow so much but get insane snowballs. The newest one, a geriatric shih tzu, will be staying in about a #5 year round as she's not active outside (or in, for that matter!) and snowballs aren't really an issue. I have been know to schedule my girls for quiet days, but its also because I don't want to own dogs that no other groomer can do. I expect them to behave as well for everyone as they do for me. It's practice to make sure that continues!<br /><br />Love the pics of your girl!<br /><br />BevBevhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04816689869156126281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-25891423478123330152011-11-25T12:03:50.259-05:002011-11-25T12:03:50.259-05:00Hi Holly,
Thanks. I am so glad that you enjoy the ...Hi Holly,<br />Thanks. I am so glad that you enjoy the blog.<br />A Shih-tzu/Terrier that looks like a Westie. Hmmm, I bet he is adorable.<br /> I will have to look through my Westie pictures to see what I have on Westies. I don't do the puffy Westie heads that they do in shows. My customers would look at me and say 'what did you do to my dogs head?' Customers don't want all of that hairspray and powders in their dogs head when they brought it to you to be cleaned. :) <br />I wish that I could see him. I could give you an idea of what I would do if I groomed him. If you would like to send a picture to my email, I would like to see him.<br /><br />furryfriendpets@yahoo.com<br /><br />Will this be his first grooming?<br /><br />I have a few customers that use 'Angel Eyes'. Unfortunately, I have not noticed much difference in the staining. I have heard really good things about a product called 'Angels'Glow'. I have not used it myself. My daughter is thinking about trying it for her two Bichons. Here is the link if you would like to read about it.<br /><br />http://www.angelsglow.com/index.html<br /><br />Thanks again for reading my blog. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-80470630129605082612011-11-25T11:39:27.485-05:002011-11-25T11:39:27.485-05:00Hi Kali,
lol. I have done the bosses dogs at past...Hi Kali,<br />lol. I have done the bosses dogs at past places that I worked. One boss owned the largest Shepard you ever saw. They would bring that dog in without asking if I had time and tell me to bathe him. That dog would watch everything that I did. We had a mutual understanding...I would not hurt him, and in return, he would not eat me. :/ Oh, and they NEVER paid me to bathe him.<br />I am too possessive about my own dogs. I like doing their groomings. I just wish that I had more energy at the end of the day to get them all done at one time. :)<br />Lisa, MFFMy Furry Friendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03957566282521723511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-25698468758108946162011-11-22T11:40:19.825-05:002011-11-22T11:40:19.825-05:00I love your blog! I read the whole thing over the...I love your blog! I read the whole thing over the past few weeks. The pictures are the best! You are so kind to these dogs. I just got a shitzu terrier cross. He looks like a westie. When you come across one could you do a story on grooming a westie? I need to have him groomed soon and want to learn more about him. I'd bring him to you but I live in NJ. He also has red tear stains and Im giving him Angel Eyes. Any insight would be wonderful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16071485344672717309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6861555359944928813.post-84298056376800530552011-11-22T01:29:43.094-05:002011-11-22T01:29:43.094-05:00your comment makes me laugh because my boss has 3 ...your comment makes me laugh because my boss has 3 standards & they never got groomed. Us three other girls finally started putting them down every 5 weeks on OUR days and she pays us to groom them hahaKalinoreply@blogger.com