Which hair clippers?
Which hair clippers?
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okgo

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41,304 posts

219 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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Evening all,

I recently did away with my locks in favour of a short cut all over, I think it looks as good if not better on me than having hair, and is cheaper/easier to maintain.

Naturally being a bloke there is a buying process attached. Which ones do I buy?

Seen these http://www.salonlines.co.uk/Wahl-Super-Taper-clipp... , will they be any good? Any reccomendations?

Edited by okgo on Friday 29th May 00:27

GunShot (Wound)

656 posts

260 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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Bought some of the Wahl professional clippers a year ago and they are fantastic.

Cost was £30 from a local salon supplier.

Put the other cheapies to shame...


HTH.

BlackVanGirl

9,932 posts

232 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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Rather than start another thread - anyone know what the longest setting you can get on hair clippers is?

okgo

Original Poster:

41,304 posts

219 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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BlackVanGirl said:
Rather than start another thread - anyone know what the longest setting you can get on hair clippers is?
8 I thought..

GunShot (Wound)

656 posts

260 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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Well the four combs that came with my Wahl Super Taper are,

1/8" or 3mm - 1/4" or 6mm 3/8" or 10mm and 1/2" or 13mm.

DrTre

12,957 posts

253 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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Nice looking clippers. Don't know the specific model myself.

The V5000 motor. 5 litres. Nice. She'll be right. They can make some good hp on stock internals.

Strap a 'charger on it, can buy kits cheap from the States.

It's got the thumb lever adjustment too, basically thats your Zeroshift autochange. Like it. Not prone to any issues really and shouldn't be a weak link in the drivetrain.

4 combs, good for a beginner, once you get to know your way around you can buy more, different cuts and stuff.

Go for it.


GunShot (Wound)

656 posts

260 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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DrTre said:
Nice looking clippers. Don't know the specific model myself.

The V5000 motor. 5 litres. Nice. She'll be right. They can make some good hp on stock internals.

Strap a 'charger on it, can buy kits cheap from the States.

It's got the thumb lever adjustment too, basically thats your Zeroshift autochange. Like it. Not prone to any issues really and shouldn't be a weak link in the drivetrain.

4 combs, good for a beginner, once you get to know your way around you can buy more, different cuts and stuff.

Go for it.
rofl

Six Fiend

6,067 posts

236 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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[quote=GunShot (Wound)]
DrTre said:
Nice looking clippers. Don't know the specific model myself.

The V5000 motor. 5 litres. Nice. She'll be right. They can make some good hp on stock internals.

Strap a 'charger on it, can buy kits cheap from the States.

It's got the thumb lever adjustment too, basically thats your Zeroshift autochange. Like it. Not prone to any issues really and shouldn't be a weak link in the drivetrain.

4 combs, good for a beginner, once you get to know your way around you can buy more, different cuts and stuff.

Go for it.
rofl
I have some Babyliss for Men clippers with a set speed, however you can press the red button on the side and get an over boost for tricky bits! biggrin

The Moose

23,523 posts

230 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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Do you really want corded?? Sureless cordless would provide more convenience etc (as with a beard trimmer etc)??

HTH

Cheers

The Moose

Nurburgsingh

5,396 posts

259 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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I've had mt wahl professionals for more than 7 years, never missed a beat. keep them oiled and cleaned and they'll last longer than the rest of the hair on your head.

GreenDog

2,261 posts

213 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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I've got a set of Schernas with ceramic blades so they don't need to be oiled - they're excellent and can be used cordless or corded.

Tafia

2,658 posts

269 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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Babyliss for Men 25 piece set from Argos. Item No 442/7926

8 grades from 3mm to 25mm. And it comes with an eyebrow trimmer ( ?), two combs, plastic gown, scissors etc. All you need.

Que mas quieres?

Arese

21,145 posts

208 months

Friday 29th May 2009
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camgear said:
hehe I thought that was going to be a link to the other thread on hair-clippers we did a couple of weeks ago.