ellz Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 For those who are interested, Mitre 10 have a small grinder on sale at the moment for under $40. I had a brief look at them today and they look quite good. Come in a small case and have variable speed as well as a detachable flexible shaft (VERY useful item indeed) and a heap of other bits n bobs. Comes with a 2 year home warranty too. Brandname is Rok. Not sure if it is of any use but I wrote down a number that was on the box 150-35-50009. Can't vouch for performance, didn't buy, was just looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninahartland Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 Thanks for the heads up Ellz.....might go and look at that tomorrow.Have been meaning to get a dremmel or something similar for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 thanks, my $13 one is almost dead need a new one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShesaLikeableBiBear Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 At recommendation of a friend with kelpies I bought a Sontax 60 piece Mini Rotary Tool Set from Bunnings for $22.50. It is re-chargeable and cordless. Who knows when you may need the other attachments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 More information for you........Mr Ellz rang this morning to tell me to go to his place when I was out and about because there was a present waiting for me. YEP!!! My Grinder......I wasn't hinting when I told him about it, honestly, but he wanted to give me a treat so he had his apprentice dash off and buy it. Anyhoo......I ground the nails of a very reluctant Stafford and it is awesome! She has nails like cast iron and it made short work of them and with the aid of the flexible shaft, I was able to bodyslam her to the ground and use the shaft to manoeuvre around her wriggling toes (who'da thunk that a Stafford could wriggle its toes independently! )! HIGHLY recommend this toy. Lots of power and lots of spare thingies to grind with. It isn't cordless but the flexible shaft made it manageable anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoofnHoof Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 I got an Ozito from Bunnings for $46 it's a dremel equivalent too, I tried the cordless rechargable type but found it way too bulky the flexible attatchment is heaps better I was talking to the horse vet about dogs today and she didn't know about the existence of dremels etc so she was quite impressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 I had an Ozito prior to this one (one of the casualties in the shed fire unfortunately with most of my other grooming stuff) and this is easily comparable. I ground the Pug nails last night in about 2 minutes. No vibration as such and adjustable speeds which were great too. And not noisy! I've always found in the past that half of the dogs who have had issues with clippers or nail grinding are the ones who don't like loud noises. Very pleased with my new toy! And don't forget, you people with long coated dogs (like my American Cockers), to grind toenails without the risk of wrapping the ear or leg hair around the shaft, put a snood on the head and stockings on the feet and just poke the toenails through the fabric one at a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 What size are they (Ozito and Rok) in comparison to the Dremel? I have Dad's dremel here which I borrowed with the intention of doing Darcy's nails, but it is really quite bulky and I couldn't imagine being comfortable handling it even in a cordless model. The flexible shaft on the Rok sounds like a great idea.... might duck into our local Mitre 10 here and see if they have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 They're all pretty much the same size. I'm VERY pleased with my Roks!! Mind you, none of my dogs are that impressed....they've all been "ground" now. The absolute BEST behaved of them was the Pug baby. She was too busy kissing me to worry about what was happening to her tootsies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) I have the Dremel Stylus - I love it! It's really light, easy to hold and cordless! AND I managed to convince OH that he needed to buy it for his use too, so he paid for most of it!! Edited June 14, 2009 by TerraNik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 They're all pretty much the same size. I'm VERY pleased with my Roks!! Mind you, none of my dogs are that impressed....they've all been "ground" now. The absolute BEST behaved of them was the Pug baby. She was too busy kissing me to worry about what was happening to her tootsies! :D Thanks Ellz I will duck in and have a look. I need to bite the bullet and get something. Takes forever to clip and then file her nails so she has no sharp edges. I think that's why she gets the sh*ts on with the whole process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyTheHuman Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 So is this recommended over nail clippers? I am not sure my dog will stay still enough with a grinder right near him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelsophie Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I had an Ozito prior to this one (one of the casualties in the shed fire unfortunately with most of my other grooming stuff) and this is easily comparable.I ground the Pug nails last night in about 2 minutes. No vibration as such and adjustable speeds which were great too. And not noisy! I've always found in the past that half of the dogs who have had issues with clippers or nail grinding are the ones who don't like loud noises. Very pleased with my new toy! And don't forget, you people with long coated dogs (like my American Cockers), to grind toenails without the risk of wrapping the ear or leg hair around the shaft, put a snood on the head and stockings on the feet and just poke the toenails through the fabric one at a time! great tip with the stockings....never would have thought of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Dragon Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 I have the dremel pet model. I love it! I don't know how it compares to the others though, because this is all I've used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shazzapug Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Me too...the Dremel pet model...bargain on Ebay...Ahhh I can do nails without having great piles of bloody-ed tissues....I love it. And the Pug babies like it so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiesrule Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 im loving my grinder... is the the one Hesa mentioned... quite small and easy to handle. I usually tip the nails with clippers and then grind the nail from there... I find the first time I use it the dogs struggle a bit but just get someone to hold them down on their side while you work... after a couple of goes, my dogs just lay there and sleep I would like a more powerful one, one day, but this does just nicely for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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