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Originally Posted by MyGirlZoey  There is a lot of information here about clippers and I have read and researched quite a bit. However, I am still confused. I bought an Andis clipper for about $50, I know, not a lot of money. The clipper does not have any additional blades, only one, but it does have the comb attachments. I am not sure what "blade size" it is. I have not used it yet and may take it back. I have read a lot about the blades and what sizes you should use but have not read anything about the comb attachments...... So I am confused......it does not appear that the blades are easily exchanged (at least on this one), so how does that work? If you have exchangeable blades do you not use comb attachments with the various blade sizes? And, does anyone use the comb attachments?
Thanks so much for any information and help. |
While I am far from being an expert, I bought a grooming dvd and it showed me some of the different things that I could do with my clippers and blades. From what I have learned, the #10 blade is for general trimming and the #40 is for more detailed and close shaving. The teeth are closer together so you will not nick the dogs ears or "toes". You use the #40 blade when you attach the combs--at least on mine you do. For the combs, the size of the teeth determines the length of the hair left on the dog. So the 1/16 is the shortest cut you can give. The 1" is the longest. I have seen clippers in a package that come with a grooming dvd, you may invest in one of those packages or buy a grooming dvd. Good luck!