Are the plastic clipper guides any more sturdy than in the last version? Mine broke on average every 3 or 4 hair cuts.
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No, am looking at my second set of broken guides. the plastic comb is poorly designed. i am putting a warranty claim in on Norelco, it has a 24mo warranty. they sending new part. they were very nice. here is their parts site https://philips.encompass.com/model/NORQC5570%7C40/_/_/Norelco/QC5570%7C40/Headgroom_Do_It_Yourself_Hair_Clipper_Easy_Reach_180_Plus
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There is nonThere is only one guide and it is adequate to do the job and not break. I do not have a full head of hair, but I have used these clippers at least a dozen times and they work as great as the day I got them,
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Have you ever used any electric Pro clipper before? No offense or anything but that just how it is. With that said, there is a black plastic Phillips screw that adjust the power of the motor. If that screw is not adjusted correctly, the motors will make louder that what it already be and break. So just follow the user manual on the screw. Good luck
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Just had a new QT4070 shipped from Norelco because of a plastic clip that broke on the hair container. I've owned this model for a little less than a year
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I had the same problem with openers breaking, that is why I purchased the Ez-Duz-It. I have only had mine a few weeks, and it definitely seems to be built better. It is heavier, but not so much it is hard to operate. So, I can't answer your question to longevity, but the quality is there.
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Sorry, I don't check my email as often as I should! Yup, you don't have to mess around with setting a new blade inside or anything like that. The whole clipper piece that snaps off is replaced. So as long as nothing is broken on the main battery operated part, you should be fine :)
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I had good luck with this one and the 5. Roommate's dog gets shaggy, matted hair and I always had problems when shaving him. Since I had gotten this along with the new clipper, it's been much easier on the dog and I.
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I had mine for about a month before it began cutting out, so you did better than I did. I was going to try and fix it but I'm too busy at the moment. And here I thought it was the most durable looking of the available ones.
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My mother has this exact clipper (hence why I purchased it), hers is 30 years old, and still works like a charm. However, mine does not cut my dog's hair like hers cuts his. He is a miniature schnauzer, but his hair seems more frizzy and fine. My personal opinion would be that it would not be worth the money for a longer haired dog as there are not any guarantees that it will fair well. By all means, I may be wrong, but I wish I had saved my money.
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Even though this is not the main reason I bought this clipper -I did use it in this way when I first got it and it works really well. And based on reviews of the balding clipper -I think there is less likely hood of cutting yourself. But since I haven't used the balding clipper I am not sure if it will give a closer trim.
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I had the same thing happen. Mine are 15 months old, and I've oiled them after (nearly) every use. They just started making a bad buzzing sound, and now they won't cut at all. I think it is the plastic piece that holds the moving blade, as you describe... I will try one more, but if it breaks I may invest in a $120 true professional clipper...
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I have an old Panasonic nasal hair trimmer that is made of all black plastic and lightweight. A lot of times it needs to be banged against the heel of my hand to get it going. I gotta really take care of this cosmetic tool. They don't make this lightweight one any more.
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Hi,Ours is fairly inflexible plastic. It's easy to cut; at no point is the plastic thicker than a few millimeters. We used a hacksaw. We've had ours for years now and it still works and looks as good as the day we bought it. No warping or cracking, and unless you look closely you can't even notice the knife marks on it (you know, when you're not paying attention and you miss the slot and slice or poke into the plastic a bit). Would recommend.
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hello,I bought it for my wife..she has used them about 3 times... it nice, because it cuts right thru the hair. is not a bad item for the money. it doesn't take long because is sharp
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yes bristles are fragile especially when still hot. i had one whole row broken off when traveling and many other just broke with normal use in first month or two. i contacted company and they replaced. now when i travel i roll it in a towel and slide inside a cardboard mailing or carpet tube. offers much better protection. i don't recall this being a problem with the first one or two i owned years ago. i just ordered the 1514N model in hopes that it will be more durable. otherwise, i love what it does for my short, fine and curly hair. great product except for bristle issue.
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Hey, so it's been two years that I have this product.. I think I can finally say that I need to replace the blades (or actually buy a new one, it's less hassle and almost same price)It's not that it's not cutting anymore, rather that it feels it's 'pulling' more on the hair than it used to when it was cutting perfectly.I am using the trimmer on average once a week, sometimes more sometimes less,hope I helped
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I haven't used the Blade Buddy. However, I've had this for just over one year and would highly recommend it. In one year I'm still on blade number three with every day being a great close shave. The only reason that I've gone through this many blades is because on the first two the pivots broke after so many months (Mach III blades).
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Ours broke too--we just did without. I wonder though if you contact Griffin--if they would send you a replacement clip. We didn't do that--we just kept looking online for replacements then just gave up and forgot about it.