Oster A5 Turbo 2-Speed Professional Animal Clipper

Great Clippers, worth higher price.
I bought these clippers after using cheaper (~50$) Andis and Oster models for about 2 years. These are far superior - they cut easy and smooth, they do not wear out, and you can actually shrpen their blades at your local pet store.

Only one drawback - Plastic adapter kit with different length adapters do not work. I bought original Oster adapter kit, for this cutter and it is impossible to cut the dog's hair with adapter kit. But it is not the clippers fault.

Just buy 3 different length blades. they are easy to change. I bought 2 different length blades as my dos needs only 1/16 and 1/2. Also these clippers are soo nice in cutting hair - I almost do not use scissors anymore. Even fine trimming I do with the clippers.

disclaimer - I am cutting my own dog, and do not participating in a dog show - I do not use them for comemrcial purposes..
Great Clippers
I have purchased 6 different clippers over the last 8 years. This is my second set of Oster's and I will never buy anything else again. The first pair were broken by my parents and husband after 6 years of heavy use (including horses, dogs and a cat). The rest of the clippers were $50-$100, purchased from pet stores and most broke within the first few uses. These are the absolute best clippers ever. I have a long hair cat that needs clipping every 6 months and she hardly fought the clippers this time. Sharp, powerful, and remarkably quiet. Love them!
Little warmer than expected
I was pretty disappointed for my latest OSTER experience. I have had plenty of good experiences with OSTER in the past and it was definitely time to be put my Wahl trimmer to rest.

This product produced excessive heat at both the head and body after only 10 minutes of extended use. My Australian Sheppard would whimper every time I came close to him with this shaver. I expected better performance with these CryogenX blades with AgION antimicrobial coatings.

My wife attempted to oil blades since the unit was new to attempt to help the situation. Little change observed with the oil.

I was disappointed with the owners manual as well. It offered little advice and the drawings were a bit crude to follow.

We decided to order a replacement unit from Amazon which is currently in route.

I will update this posting again when second unit arrives.

6/27/09 Update - Amazon return service was fantastic. New clipper arrived...
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