Best brand of clippers these days? Clipping/braiding prices..

[Skip_s_Rider]

I currently use the Oster Clipmasters for body clipping. For two years, I used my Andis AGC 2 speed but found they were too slow. They also didn’t clip the dense yet fine hair on my old horse very well. I went for the Clipmasters because they were the lowest cost for full sized clippers. I grew up using them to half body clip 75 cows twice every winter, so I knew what I was getting. I hate the way they blow the hair all over you but since I body clip so few times per year, it wasn’t worth it to me to pay more for a different brand. They clip fast and don’t heat up as quickly as the smaller clippers.

Around here, people pay ~$150 for a full body clip.

[vxf111]

[QUOTE=Julie Worley;8815557]
The Liseter Stars are not made to last. We had to have the gear replaced. It is plastic! I loved them when they were new. But with very limited use, they started running hot even though I followed the directions perfectly and only used sharp blades. The repairman told me they are known for running hot after limited use. I would not buy them again.[/QUOTE]

This is true but the part costs like $2 and maybe $10 labor to install. So I don’t mind if it periodically breaks. I just get them repaired. And mine go 2-3 years of moderate use before I experience an issue. I am ok with that rate of repair.

Would not trade my Lister Stars for ANYTHING. Best body clippers EVER!

I like the Andis AGC clippers for legs/faces.

[MyssMyst]

I grew up with Osters, not at all a fan. Right now, my go-to is the Lister Star for body clips (does a great job with very little vibration, and doesn’t tire me out the way the Clipmaster does). Definitely oil it a ton, but I’ve had mine for coming up on four years now. Granted, I’m not doing heavy clipping, but it does what I need it to.

For smaller clippers, I’ve been liking my Wahl KM2 more than I thought I would (I got it as a freebie contest win, and expected it to be meh). Nice and quiet, does the job. My favorite is still my Laube Speedfeed, followed by my Laube Litening.

[Nevada10]

Premier 1. They use the same blades as Lister Stars but fixed the problems. These don’t overheat, the filters don’t clog and the plastic parts have been replaced by metal so they don’t melt. I clip professionally and have owned 3 pairs of lister stars and I’m so much happier with the Premier’s. https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/premier-4000c-clipping-machine?prod_id=540&source=gmerch&utm_source=gmerch&utm_medium=merchants&utm_campaign=merchant_feed&gclid=CN2x0pPh684CFYgfhgodrgoGUA

I charge $125 for full clips, $100 for hunt clips, and $85 for trace clips, and I’m cheap for my area.

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[QUOTE=Nevada10;8823547]
Premier 1. They use the same blades as Lister Stars but fixed the problems. These don’t overheat, the filters don’t clog and the plastic parts have been replaced by metal so they don’t melt. I clip professionally and have owned 3 pairs of lister stars and I’m so much happier with the Premier’s. https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/premier-4000c-clipping-machine?prod_id=540&source=gmerch&utm_source=gmerch&utm_medium=merchants&utm_campaign=merchant_feed&gclid=CN2x0pPh684CFYgfhgodrgoGUA

I charge $125 for full clips, $100 for hunt clips, and $85 for trace clips, and I’m cheap for my area.[/QUOTE]

As these as light to hold as the Listers?

[Limerick2017]

Bumping…seems the Liseter Star clippers were the most popular body clipper in this thread. I am looking for new body clippers. When it is suggested they take a lot of oil, can anyone tell me what the recommended amount and how often? Any other body clipping advice is welcome. I have someone who is going to coach me but want to know as much as I can. I know to start with the horse extremely clean, fresh blades, and lots of time. What else? Thanks!!

[mmeqcenter]

I just got a new pair of Oster A5 Turbo 2-speed clippers. I like them well enough; they’re advertised as a quiet motor but I didn’t find them to be all that extraordinarily quiet. They certainly aren’t obnoxiously loud though, pretty average sound. I have just done one Irish clip with them so far - I don’t do faces, ears, or muzzles. I will do under-jaw whiskers if they’re looking very goat-like.

[DMK]

lister stars - when you put oil in the “reservoir” for lack of a better term, you can see it drip out the bottom pretty fast, so “too much” oil is very obvious. It’s the frequency! Also as mine get older (I think they are 10 years old now), the tension dial needs much more frequent adjustment

[Limerick2017]

@DMK

lister stars - when you put oil in the “reservoir” for lack of a better term, you can see it drip out the bottom pretty fast, so “too much” oil is very obvious. It’s the frequency! Also as mine get older (I think they are 10 years old now), the tension dial needs much more frequent adjustment

Thank you!

[egrubbs]

I use the Lister Star for the body and most of the head and legs with medium blades then have the Andis Ag2 and Oster turbo A5’s that I use with the #10 blades for finish and detail work. I charge 85 for Irish, 125 hunter with or without head and with or without back patch left and 150 for full. I charge 50 for a braided mane and 30 for a tail and don’t charge extra to hang a fake. For body clipping, the horse must be clean. I will adjust prices down or up depending on person/situation/number of horses. If any of my clippers die…I will replace with the groomers edge. I used them in high school and it was like clipping a horse made of butter

[Kottbulle]

I still love my Andis 2 speed. I have a bad thumb on my dominate hand, so they are small and easy to hold. The motor doesn’t heat up and I just keep clipping, but switch out blades. Usually I end up stopping to give the horse a break, not for the clippers. There is a dog grooming website that sells the blades dirt cheap. Groomersmall.com Better than most BOGO sales the major horse websites have annually. They do charge shipping, but its usually fast and cheap, priorityUSPS. I have also been able to find some great deals on blades on Amazon Prime.
I also like that the Andis has a drive thing that when it wears out is an easy replacement, and cheap too. ($6.95) and saves the motor from over heating.
One day I will invest in the cordless ones, but haven’t really had any issues with the corded ones, and for the price, they are just fine.
I usually only do one to two horses a year and boot up legs on others or the cushing mare when she needs it.
I also swear by bathing them with Lucky braiders all none shampoo… it makes their coat sooo easy to clip.
And leaves them really soft and shiny after a finally rinse when done.

[CPL713]

Personally, I love the Andis AGC 2 speed. They are nice and quiet, and I feel like I get less hair on me when using them. I have the corded version.
I charge $100 for a trace clip or anything along those lines, and $150 for a body clip.

[CPL713]

I love the Andis 2 speed. They are light, quiet, and I feel like they kick less hair back on me.
You’re right about starting with an extremely clean horse, etc. I also find that spraying the horse down with ShowSheen helps the clippers glide through the hair better, though it’s not a deal breaker if you don’t do that.

@Limerick2017

Bumping…seems the Liseter Star clippers were the most popular body clipper in this thread. I am looking for new body clippers. When it is suggested they take a lot of oil, can anyone tell me what the recommended amount and how often? Any other body clipping advice is welcome. I have someone who is going to coach me but want to know as much as I can. I know to start with the horse extremely clean, fresh blades, and lots of time. What else? Thanks!!

[Showbizz]

I use Double Ks for body clipping. Mine are a good 10-15 years old. I love them, but have to replace the lever at least once a year. Inexpensive, and I keep them on hand. My only quibble with them is I have the portable model and the short cable drives me insane.

Thus, I picked up a great deal on some clipmasters. Haven’t used them yet.

I love the Andis 2 speed for every day clipping and show clipping. I haven’t used them for body clipping and don’t really plan to.