what is the difference between the different "blades" and "combs". Which do I need?
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it would depend on what type of pet you would be grooming, type of groom, and condition of fur at the time of grooming; However, the combs are designed to leave the fur at different lengths, whereas the blades are the instrument that do the cutting and are designed for different lengths AND hair shaft thicknesses. hope this helps, as i would really need to know what type of pet you are working with to give a better answer.
694906
any double edge blade will work,but dont buy cheapos, they only last 1 or 2 shaves,buy platinum for 10 plus shaves per blade
1971922
No... You need the #10 blade for that or any blade higher than 10 in order to attach a guide comb...
1660256
I have purchased both & there is very little difference between the both. the one for the long hair cat has comb teeth very slightly longer. I would buy the one for long hair.
829737
I purchased the super blades separately. The Feather SS Japanese straight is fun to use, and with these blades it shaves very close. I normally shave with a traditional straight razor, but I alternate with the Feather if I'm in the mood for it. No need for stropping.
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The pro blades are made for durability. So they will last longer. As for the differences in fine and coarse blades. It is the smoothness of the cut, I guess you could say. The fine blade will make a smoother cut. If you're trimming a cat, I would use a fine blade. You can use either though. I groom dogs. If I have a nasty, matted dog, I will use the coarser blade, to get knocked off fast, then go back with the fine blade to smooth it out, and look good. :-)
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You can buy the replacement blades for the manual part of the razor from Amazon and retail stores, but if you want replacement combs you probably will have to buy a new razor set.
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Any double-edged blade should work. The "Feather" brand blade is my favorite, but Derby blades are also good and a lot cheaper.
265705
It depends on the blades you are using. A Feather from Japan would probably work the best. If you are using Derby, that could be the problem.
762000
Coarse 5-in-1s work well under a comb. Fines work well for close work, (pads, sanitary). I use both blades, although I love the original Wahl Arcos I have been grooming since 1976, and am a CMG in both dogs & cats
1598284
Either this one or a standard furminator I would think. These are not terribly expensive so you might try this first and then consider the standard if you need a finer comb.
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I don't know, however I don't why you couldn't use them , as the have quite a few different size blade combs. I am still trying to get used to them, however my Mini Schnauzer is not the least bit afraid of them which is a plus. It really isn't a big investment so if you do get them you won't feel to bad about buying them. You can not cut the skin or anything with them . They are safe..
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I always use a 30 blade under a comb attachment as it tends to give a nicer finish - if you don't have a 30 don't worry too too much but I wouldn't use anything less than a 10 under a comb - and as far as the comb size I'd probably go with a 7 or 8 comb if grooming with the coat without a vacuum clipper, which is your green or teal in the wahl comb attachments ... but this also depends on how you groom your baby, with or reverse ... I have 2 mini schnauzers and they have very different coats, my female comes up so much better if I reverse clip her. If you're still unsure obviously start with your longest attachment and work your way shorter to the length you find most attractive on your baby. I wasn't sure if when you say you use a 4 if your'e referring to the blade or comb ... so I hope this helps - good luck and just enjoy the experience - the good news is it's only hair and it will grow back - cheers :)
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Per the manufacturer this comb set will Fit Andis, Conair, Master Grooming Tools, Oster and Wahl detachable style blades
1240238
Came with 1 standard blade and several comb sizes (I do not use the combs). Never have oiled mine, so I do not know. Depending on the hair, you might need a blade that is more durable (for thicker coats).
987855
As a professional, I use this clipper for ALL breeds. Length of coat is determined by owner preference, if the coat is matted and what can be done with least amount of discomfort to dog and groomer. The blades and/or guard combs a groomer chooses to use determine the length of hair. In order to use the longer blades and/or guard combs the coat must be tangle free. This clipper comes with a fairly short blade but there are a wide selection of blades groomers have in our tool boxes.
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The difference is that the M3R are straight shears and the M3RS have a slight curve in the blades. I hope this was helpful.