Bonzawani Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I wanna try grooming Spanky myself. I dunno if I'll like or persevere with it. So I'm interested in inexpensive scissors and thinning shears. I'd like better quality than the $10-$15 Miller's Forge brand though. DUBLDUCK 10 Inch Filipino Straight DUBLDUCK Duchess Thinner 46 tooth DUBLDUCK Curved Filipino - 10 inch DUBLDUCK Economy Curved - 8 1/4 Inch DUBLDUCK Beau Brummel Anodized Curved - 6.5 Inch Do you all think these are good enough? Better than the cheap Miller's Forge? If yes, which curved scissors should I get? Will the 10" straight scissors be handy/necessary for the legs & skirt? Thanx in advance. Bonz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I have been using my Miller's Forge for 6 years I am not a groomer but have taken a course in grooming just so that I can rely on myself to groom my MS. In my opinion, a curved 8 1/4inch is quite good to use for my MS. I also use a 10" for scissoring his body and face (my friend who is a groomer finds a 10" too excessively long). I think it might depend on what length of scissors you are comfortable with or trained in. I was trained in scissoring with all the ultra long shears so I stick to them... Another friend who owns bichons also prefers a 10" all round. Not too sure if this is considered professional but she goes around snipping with just one pair of Roseline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzawani Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanx cashew. But I'm more concerned about the quality of the ones I put links to. Are you using the cheaper Miller's Forge scissors? I'm just wondering if the Dublduck's are better? Or just more money? Bonz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Thanx cashew. But I'm more concerned about the quality of the ones I put links to.Are you using the cheaper Miller's Forge scissors? I'm just wondering if the Dublduck's are better? Or just more money? Bonz Hi Bonz, I bought quite a few Miller's Forge shears. Shears are extremely expensive where I used to stay so I went for what my budget allowed then. I think Miller's rather heavy on the hand and Roseline is way lighter. Dub's should be somethign inbetween. If you are way way way into investing, then Lespoochs is the ultimate. For home grooming, I should think that Dub is pretty alright. I have tried them and I find them lighter on the hand than my Miller's. There are many groomers in this forum so I am sure they will give you an accurate view. I had the priviledge of trying out the Lespoochs shears as my teacher owns quite a few of them! She uses them on show poodles and bichons. The results speak for themselves. You pay for the quality really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzawani Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 I know there are good ones out there. But I wanna keep the prices down. I don't know if I'll like grooming or be any good at it. And, I have a lot to buy... 2 scissors, thinning shears, 2 coat kings (2nd one is a coarse one to try on his side & legs), and a clamp-able arm & strap. Bonz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashew Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Hi Bonz, I know where you are coming from. It is quite hefty to buy all the items then to realise grooming is not quite your cup of tea. I bought my miller's because it was only to groom my 1 and only MS. We have tried grooming all over---on top of my washing machine, on a make-shift table, etc etc. I just could not afford to get the clamp and a proper grooming table Then to top it off, there are the clipper blades. Quite an investment I would say---for home pet grooming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I don't know what Dublduck are like, but if looking for a good middle range scissor, I like Wahl and got mine pretty cheap from Clipper World You can also get your Coat King from there cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzawani Posted September 21, 2008 Author Share Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) cashew - I lucked out on the grooming table. I made (30yrs ago) a heavy-duty butcher-block prep table that sits in the middle of our kitchen. It's heavy enough that it doesn't move, the top will hold the clamp, and I can walk around it. I plan on using the groomer to do all clipper work on Spanky 'til I get the hang of scissoring, thinning, and "coat kinging". Alison - Thanx for the links. Those Whals are still more than I wanna spend. But I saw there, the Dublducks (that I picked- in the $25 range) are made by Miller's Forge. So, they probably are a little better than the cheapest "Miller's Forge" brand. As for the coat kings... Paw Brothers Coat Rakkes are under $15 each, and recommended by some members of a Cocker (only) Forum I belong. Paw Brothers Coat Rakkes Thanx. Bonz Edited September 21, 2008 by Bonzawani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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