Hi all, what clipper is best for Scottie-Oster Powermax 2-speed or Oster A5 2-speed? 2000 vs. 4200 (powermax) strokes/minute?
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I owned a grooming shop and showed English Springer Spaniels for over 15 years. I've never owned the Powermax, but always used the A-5 2 speed and found it could easily handle any job.
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I have 2 dogs. 1 ten lb. shitzu/pom mix & 1 47 lb. chocolate lab/brittany spaniel/golden mix. This clipper handles both dogs fur beautifully! I had a regular pair of Oster clippers that just couldn't keep up. LOVE these brushless motor clippers! Really quiet too!
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For a close clip of very thick fur, I use a #5 but you will definitely need the speed and stamina of this Oster Pro model.
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Yes the #5 skip tooth should work just fine. You also need to use Oster Cool lube or Andis Cool care lube on the blade and clipper. The blade and clipper will cut better, run smoother, and stay much cooler.
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I would recommend going with the Oster Titan instead. The t finisher is small and really meant more for detailing. They get hot if you use them for more than cleaning up around the ear, neckline or for barbering designs.
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not sure of the difference between the two. But I can say that the Clipper I purchased is definitely not meant for extended use. If you plan to use it to shave dogs or do more than one haircut you might want to look into one of the more expensive models. For me this one works perfect I don't even ever have to use the turbo setting I just shave my head every 3 or 4 days so my Clippers don't see much abuse. One thing I've noticed is that if you do use the turbo setting it tends to get hot really fast. Good enough for my needs.
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This is the older version, but with the newer battery plug. I have the V2 and honestly, the V2 blades clip a lot when maneuvering fast. I recommend this helicopter over the V2. I have two of these and one V2. My next purchase would be another of this type.
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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 am a Barber, I don't do dogs or horses. Oster offers essentially the same clipper with a different adjustable blade. The grooming blade adjusts down to 1/100". The battery is designed to hold up for 2 hours of continuous use, and there is a quick charge capability giving you 10 more minutes with a 2 minute charge. You can also run plugged in. You would be charging at the same time you are cutting. For people 2 hours is a whole days worth of work. I can leave them in the sterilizer all day then charge them over night. If you have used Oster clippers before and like them, these fill the bill without the cord. Beyond that, you will have to find a groomer for more questions. I am a Barber, I don't do dogs or horses. Oster offers essentially the same clipper with a different adjustable blade. The grooming blade adjusts down to 1/100". The battery is designed to hold up for 2 hours of continuous use, and there is a quick charge capability giving you 10 more minutes with a 2 minute charge. You can also run plugged in. You would be charging at the same time you are cutting. For people 2 hours is a whole days worth of work. I can leave them in the sterilizer all day then charge them over night. If you have used Oster clippers before and like them, these fill... » Read More I am a Barber, I don't do dogs or horses. Oster offers essentially the same clipper with a different adjustable blade. The grooming blade adjusts down to 1/100". The battery is designed to hold up for 2 hours of continuous use, and there is a quick charge capability giving you 10 more minutes with a 2 minute charge. You can also run plugged in. You would be charging at the same time you are cutting. For people 2 hours is a whole days worth of work. I can leave them in the sterilizer all day then charge them over night. If you have used Oster clippers before and like them, these fill the bill without the cord. Beyond that, you will have to find a groomer for more questions. « Show Less
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Only owning the 400, I can not make the comparison, but the rpm and power is noticeably different between the 1 and 2 setting. You can see it rotate faster, hear the change in pitch, and see the results on particularly thick or stubborn grass/weeds/etc. Having tried this out as a possible substitution for my Poulan Pro gas trimmer, I never plan to go back to gas (keep in mind I have only a small subdivision lot (~6100sqft) with a privacy fence and multiple landscape areas). I enjoy not having to maintain, keep track of, or charge multiple batteries. The 400 is a sweet piece of equipment.
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Since I am not familiar with the Oster Classic 76, I cannot say. I can say this is a most excellent clipper, though, and that I have had very good results with it.
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I have been shaving my head since highschool I am not 37. I have to buy a new one typically every year for the same problem. The motor is on but the blades don't move. I oil before and after every use. These things are just cheap plastic. The pro versions are better, see OSTER Classic 76 Universal Motor Clipper 76076010 I usually get a Wahl and spend about 30 at my local Walgreens. I hope this one is better?
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It is a wonderful clipper. The five in one blade that comes with the clipper I just pull off and can put the new one right on. I have not had to replace the clipper blade yet because I use it only for my miniature poodle's face feet, private parts and tail. It has proven to be a wonderful clipper since I had no experience and never had handled a clipper. At the time of purchase I bought an extra battery and replacement blade. The extra battery has been really useful because I am very slow at trimming him. The breeder recommended this clipper because of the ease of use and features in the settings. I have been to several dog shows and see professional showers use this clipper for precision work. I have been very lucky and have had no burns, nicks or cuts which were my biggest concern. I have not had the courage to do his whole body but trim him in between groomer visits.
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Appears to be the professional version of the clippers, which are heavy duty. Cuts my heavy gauged hairs with ease. Using number 1 attachment caused some pulls as hairs got caught between the attachment and clippers. No other number did that. Otherwise hair chopping fun. I cut my whole face and head in the mirror. Keep vacuum on high and go slow to catch 95%+ of the hairs. Lastly, clean after every use and lubricate once in a while to keep it around for some time.
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The thing I love about this clipper is that there are two phillips screws holding the two blades together and if you loosen the screws, you can position the blades so that it cuts SUPER short. Without any guards and after adjusting the blades, I can get my hair short enough that people think I bic my head. It really does get extremely close. Another great feature is the charge holding time. I have recently started growing my hair out a bit so just trimming every three weeks. I charged the clipper, stored it for 3 weeks, did a cut, stored it for another 3 weeks and did a second cut. I'm about to do a third cut and even after beig stored for 8 weeks and after two cuts, it's still running at full power. My cuts usually take me 15 mins. My cut length is about 1/32 of an inch. I highly recommend this clipper.
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sorry, I don't know but I would not recommend them. The "Seki", studio series is a much better clipper
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AS a Barber for over 51 years I would tell you the Oster is the best hair clipper made they have an electric armature instead of a magnetic vibration like the Wahl