Can anyone recommend a clipper for arthritic hands? I have a hard time with the weight of most I've tried, it hurts & I don't know what to choose?
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Yes the Andis 2 is light weight, and easy to handle. I have arthritis,and I do my 2 mini schnauzers, and when need to strip my afghan hound with no problems.
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The Andis 2-Speed is large and heavy. I would recommend going to a pet store that carries trimmers....they usually have their selection displayed, so you could hold them. Then if you are ordering online, you could compare the measurements of those that felt good in your hand to those you are considering ordering.
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This is a very good clipper. It will depend on the blade that you purchase. If you get a skip tooth, it will go through coarse hair better than the FC type which stands for Finished Cut and will still look nice. So just read the description on how long the blades will leave the hair to make your decision on what blade to purchase.
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I'm sorry but I don't have much for an answer. I had my clippers for about 3 years before I had to replace them. I think maybe just replace the batterie.
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I have a weak wrist in my normally "strong" hand, and I can't get this opener to work very well for me. I still need strength to open a jar, and that's what I'm lacking. I'm not sure how it would be with arthritis in the thumbs, but I would just assume it would be a similar situation because the thumbs usually carry much of the strength in twisting. I wish I could recommend something, but at this point, I'm still looking too. Good luck, and if you find something that works, please share!! :)
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I have really thick hair and I just move the clipper slowly through my hair. I also don't allow it to grow two inches and then expect to single-pass it to an eighth inch length. However, I am on my second unit. (They're inexpensive.) The first one wore out and began not cutting cleanly, despite the measures I took. I don't like that I can't find replacement blades. I also don't like how choked the unit becomes with my hair, but that didn't really seem to change how it worked. It's *ok*. Don't expect perfection, but if you go slowly and cut hair a little at a time, you'll be fine.
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To be honest man terrible trimmers I, wouldn't waste your money everyone warned me to just buy Andys, I used them just to try to do a Line up Bailey cut, hope this helps good luck but definitely buy Andys
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What number blade are you looking for? I ordered the #5 blade and had to return it as it too didn't fit. I haven't re-ordered yet, but will say this that the #10 blade that came with the set was no longer sharp for when I cut my dogs hair for the second time. I have a Shih Tzu who's hair was never beyond an inch and always groomed no knots...so there should be no excuse for that. I now need to get another #10, but not sure if I should invest more money in these clippers as I don't find they have much power to them.
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I found a kit here on amazon that fit the clippers. It was a full set with all different lengths. I just had to make sure that it fit the andis. I love mine---my only complain is watch it when grooming because it heats up and will burn you pet if you dont watch it. I want to order the porcelion attachments but they are $$$$ maybe 1 at a time. those prevent the heat up. Hope that answers your questions----if not let me know.
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Hi Peggy this is a fantastic clipper for any dog... if you are new to grooming Suggest you do a little research on the type of blades you will need to achieve the desired look for your dog. There is loads of info out there when you search "how to groom a ----. Suggest going with ceramic blades rather than steel as they stay cooler longer.. I should clarify that I am by no means a pro and only take care of my lasso apso and A cocker spaniel trimming both with a 10, 7 and 3 blades to achieve a puppy cut.. Lower the number longer the cut... Higher the number the closer the cut... A 15 will cut down to skin. You can also use a 10 blade with a plastic rake attachment to get a longer cut but I have not. Hope that helped
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We have never used the other product. We previously had a cheaper clipper from another company. With this one, my husband or my son could easily do most of the cut themselves until they reached the back of the head or the ears. Initially they even do those but it is a "rough cut.",
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I don't have arthritis in my hands or wrists, but I would think you use less pressure and have an easier time holding the cutter with it's curved design. To retract the blade, you use the same sliding motion you use with a straight box cutter.
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Hi. It works easily, but rusts fast. If u buy it, make sure u dry it off every time you use it. It does cut nicely, and I would assume it would be great for arthritic hands.
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The jaws are definitely wider than those clippers that are sold in big box stores....I had a "double" toe nail from an injury before it grew out and the clippers easily cut through both. I recommend the clippers as I had considered going to a podiatrist to cut my toe nails as I have arthritis which makes trimming toe nails difficult. But Mehaz clippers have saved me the time and money.
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TRY it! It fits differently depending on your size. I wish I had 1 years ago. I can only say try it, you'll feel much better. I have arthrits pinching nerves in my neck, I use it all the time.
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I bought for our 12 pound schnauzer; I have a $20 clipper from Target and the Mini Arco is milder quiter than the cheaper clipper but I think the dog tolerates it a bit better.B
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I ordered mine from Amazon, they had quite a few to select from. I chose a full sized one to fit my hand as I use a desk-top computer and needed something comfortable to use for lengthy time periods. Hope I was helpful to you. Good luck! Lisa Wood
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Yes, trust me don't the outlaw, I tried alot of clipper, best one is 76 and model 10, good luck