clipper blade #

APHAgurl91 · 05-16-2006, 07:50 AM

The higher the number goes, on the clipper blade, does it do a closer cut, or a shorter? i have some clippers that i bought a few months ago, and i need a new blade, right now i have a #10... so like, would a #30 make it a closer shave, or leave the hair longer?

Jess! · 05-16-2006, 07:51 AM

The higher the number, the closer the cut.

APHAgurl91 · 05-16-2006, 07:53 AM

ohh, ok thanks!

APHAgurl91 · 05-16-2006, 07:57 AM

what # do you guys use for like, shaving the feathers off of the legs,the whiskers, ears, and bridle path?

Blondehorse · 05-16-2006, 08:20 AM

I would use a 10 for the legs, 30 for the whiskers and bridle path, and 10 for the ears. But if you want to take all the hair off the inside of the ears like for showing, I would use a 30. I just take some off the edges to neaten her ears and leave the rest to protect from flies, so I use a 10.
If you're a beginner clipper, you can use a 10 blade at first for all of your clipping--it will be more forgiving if you slip. A 30 can leave an almost bare spot!

APHAgurl91 · 05-16-2006, 08:54 AM

ok, great! thank you! i think it will be best for me to just do everything whith a 10. i dont show or anything, i just like to keep my horse looking neat. and i am not the best clipper either. thanks!

Midnight Felicity · 05-16-2006, 10:48 AM

Im a groomer and i can tell ya all you need to know about clipper bldes...here's a little break down.

A 40 is a surgical blade...you know the one the vets use to shave the animals before surgery. Hence its VERY SHORT. We use it to get a clse clip only on the dogs pads.

A 30 blade comes next and its also just used for pads (in grooming of course)

A 10 blade is the safest blade out there and its fairly short too. I use it to shave my horses hoofs (like around them to make then look neater, i also shave her one white sock to make it really pop)

I would always recomment a 10 blade, for over all body shaves or just for little stuff....its the safest!!

Also with blades if you use then in reverse (cut against the hair growth not with it) it will make the hair cut even closer, just a heads up.

There are also like #7, #5, #4, and comb attachements but i would recomment a 10 lol. Hope this helps!!

wyldterv · 05-16-2006, 02:02 PM

I too am a groomer, but do show grooming versus pet clips on dogs... I also do grooming on Stock Horse Breeds and Arabians...

I like a #50 surgical blade for muzzle area, eye area. I then like to blend that in with a #30, then #15, then #10 so that you don't get a strong 'clippered' effect on the face. I like the #15 for the bridle path, used backwards (against the growth of the coat).

On the legs I like a #15 blended in with a #10.

When in doubt a #10 blade is a fairly short clip and fairly safe clip.

05-16-2006, 07:51 AM	#2
Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 8,837 Images: 187 Blog Entries: 14	The higher the number, the closer the cut. __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) A Thousand Mile Journey Proud Marine Wife - 17 Weeks left in Iraq!

05-16-2006, 08:54 AM	#6
APHAgurl91 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: usa Posts: 319 Images: 8	ok, great! thank you! i think it will be best for me to just do everything whith a 10. i dont show or anything, i just like to keep my horse looking neat. and i am not the best clipper either. thanks! __________________ "Brilliant!" ~Harry Potter

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Shedding Blade	Shikoika	Horse Grooming	5	05-05-2006 03:04 PM
Instructions on using a thinning blade	Painted Horse	Horse Grooming	1	04-16-2006 11:12 AM
clipper training	mustang_dodger	Horse Training	1	12-10-2005 03:25 PM
Clipper comparison	Marlo	Horse Grooming	3	10-07-2005 12:11 PM
Clipper Question	MrsC	Horse Grooming	3	02-27-2005 06:18 PM

05-16-2006, 07:50 AM	#1
APHAgurl91 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: usa Posts: 319 Images: 8	clipper blade # The higher the number goes, on the clipper blade, does it do a closer cut, or a shorter? i have some clippers that i bought a few months ago, and i need a new blade, right now i have a #10... so like, would a #30 make it a closer shave, or leave the hair longer? __________________ "Brilliant!" ~Harry Potter

05-16-2006, 07:53 AM	#3
APHAgurl91 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: usa Posts: 319 Images: 8	ohh, ok thanks! __________________ "Brilliant!" ~Harry Potter

05-16-2006, 07:57 AM	#4
APHAgurl91 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: usa Posts: 319 Images: 8	what # do you guys use for like, shaving the feathers off of the legs,the whiskers, ears, and bridle path? __________________ "Brilliant!" ~Harry Potter

05-16-2006, 08:20 AM	#5
Blondehorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 394 Images: 58 Blog Entries: 6	I would use a 10 for the legs, 30 for the whiskers and bridle path, and 10 for the ears. But if you want to take all the hair off the inside of the ears like for showing, I would use a 30. I just take some off the edges to neaten her ears and leave the rest to protect from flies, so I use a 10. If you're a beginner clipper, you can use a 10 blade at first for all of your clipping--it will be more forgiving if you slip. A 30 can leave an almost bare spot! __________________ You've got to stand for something, or you'll fall for anything

05-16-2006, 10:48 AM	#7
Midnight Felicity Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Washington Posts: 969 Images: 26	Im a groomer and i can tell ya all you need to know about clipper bldes...here's a little break down. A 40 is a surgical blade...you know the one the vets use to shave the animals before surgery. Hence its VERY SHORT. We use it to get a clse clip only on the dogs pads. A 30 blade comes next and its also just used for pads (in grooming of course) A 10 blade is the safest blade out there and its fairly short too. I use it to shave my horses hoofs (like around them to make then look neater, i also shave her one white sock to make it really pop) I would always recomment a 10 blade, for over all body shaves or just for little stuff....its the safest!! Also with blades if you use then in reverse (cut against the hair growth not with it) it will make the hair cut even closer, just a heads up. There are also like #7, #5, #4, and comb attachements but i would recomment a 10 lol. Hope this helps!!

05-16-2006, 02:02 PM	#8
wyldterv Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bellingham, WA USA Posts: 12,567 Images: 309 Blog Entries: 18	I too am a groomer, but do show grooming versus pet clips on dogs... I also do grooming on Stock Horse Breeds and Arabians... I like a #50 surgical blade for muzzle area, eye area. I then like to blend that in with a #30, then #15, then #10 so that you don't get a strong 'clippered' effect on the face. I like the #15 for the bridle path, used backwards (against the growth of the coat). On the legs I like a #15 blended in with a #10. When in doubt a #10 blade is a fairly short clip and fairly safe clip.