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Ruth (14.193.6.64.reflexcom.com - 64.6.193.14)
| | Posted on Saturday, December 2, 2000 - 12:58 am: | 
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Could someone tell me the difference between the thinning shears with the "teeth" on one blade and the ones with teeth on both blades? I assume they work differently. |
luckydog (modems-122.iserv.net - 208.32.166.122)
| | Posted on Monday, December 4, 2000 - 6:22 pm: |
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Ruth, thinning shears work by cutting just the hair that is caught in the tiny "V" notch in the toothed blade. Therefore the ones with teeth on both blades cut more--they are bulk thinners. If you want something for blending you will want a very fine pair with small notches--probably something Japanses. |
Particentral (207.2.228.220 - 207.2.228.220)
| | Posted on Monday, December 4, 2000 - 9:07 pm: |
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There are fine tooth (more teeth) , coarse teeth(fewer teeth), and bulk thinners.
Talk to your shear man about what is the best pair for your particular use.
The thinners I just bought are Mink fine thinners. I have a pair of bulk thinners, but rarely use it. If I do I am really careful to thin from below so as to not leave holes. Coarse ones - if I remember correctly - are designed for feathering, and fine ones for blending.
Don't buy cheap ones! Invest in a good pair. You will not regret it! |
Ruth (rfx-64-6-193-14.users.reflexcom.com - 64.6.193.14)
| | Posted on Friday, December 15, 2000 - 8:55 pm: |
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Parti and Luckydog, thanks so much for the info! I would have thanked you sooner but my hubby installed privacy protection software on the computer and I didn't know it. I was wondering why I couldn't post! Took me a while to figure that one out. |
Lorena (216.169.64.198)
| | Posted on Saturday, March 23, 2002 - 7:49 pm: |
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Can you tell me the difference between curved and straight thinning shears. I tried a pair of straight ones out on my springer; they were great. Someone said, however, that curved ones are better. Help! |
Thedotteddog (208.25.52.142)
| | Posted on Sunday, March 24, 2002 - 2:21 am: |
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Lorena, I have never heard of curved thinning shears. I use curved regular shears, but thinners? That's a new one on me! |
Groomnpoodles (205.188.197.154)
| | Posted on Saturday, August 17, 2002 - 9:15 am: |
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I went to a dog show last weekend, and found a pair of thinning shears with offset handles at Shear Delights booth-- I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THEM!!!!!! What a difference the offset handles make in leverage and angling in to tight places, small faces, etc. They were only $55 and work SO much better than the $100 ones! |
groomingex (152.163.189.173)
| | Posted on Friday, September 27, 2002 - 10:12 pm: |
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Thinning shears come with different tyne #'s Each thinner is designed to do different things. for you pet groomers,A 30 tooth, and a 40 tooth should be on hand. For those of us who groom for show, we need a large variety of shears to do different things. Good luck in your quest... |
fannemoran
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Username: fannemoran
Post Number: 45
Registered: 12-2003
Posted From: 66.159.181.218
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 - 4:49 pm: |
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I love using thinning shears. In my training I didn't learn much about them, but over time they've become one of my favorite tools, especially for blending. I would like to upgrade from my current pair. I would appreciate everybody's input on what are the best ones to buy. I'm going to intergroom the end of the month and hope to pick up a good pair there. I've also put a request for anyone selling a good pair to contact me. |
dleeowen
Registered Member
Username: dleeowen
Post Number: 97
Registered: 7-2003
Posted From: 24.245.53.164
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 7, 2004 - 10:03 pm: |
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Love a couple of brands. Fromm makes a reasonable thinning shear at a good price. Also love my Senpai (Japanese) thinners. Like the double shear (thinner and shear combined) by RoseLine for blending as well--but it takes a bit of getting use to. Have a Dovo pair I use as "dirty shears" for feet etc.
Lee |
tlcdogspa
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Username: tlcdogspa
Post Number: 6
Registered: 7-2004
Posted From: 205.188.117.18
| | Posted on Monday, July 26, 2004 - 6:04 pm: |
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I notice not mention of the Geib. I bought a pair of straights and curves and thinners at grooming school. Am wanting another pair of all. I use my thinners alot. How would I find out about the Japanese brands or the Fromm. |
dleeowen
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Username: dleeowen
Post Number: 125
Registered: 7-2003
Posted From: 24.245.77.13
| | Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2004 - 10:44 am: |
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tlcdogspa: To your scissors
Have Geibs as well... actually don't know why I didn't include them in my prior list. Have both curved and straight.. I like them, and yes, I bought them right out of grooming school too.
I believe I bought my Fromm and Senpai at a Groom show. Have also seend them in PetEdge catalogs.
Lee |
eirualrelleb
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Username: eirualrelleb
Post Number: 71
Registered: 4-2005
Posted From: 196.40.38.108
| | Posted on Monday, May 1, 2006 - 1:54 pm: |
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This is a dumb question, I have a feeling, but can thinning shears be sharpened? (Newbie here!)
Also, in terms of the Roseline Twin Thins, in what way do you have to get used to them? I am still wanting to get a pair. I have read they are a bit 'heavy'. EZ groom is no longer offering the $105 pair of Arius Eckert other people mentioned they love. Precision Sharp's are expensive.....
Are Twin Thins a type of scissor one would be better to try on at a show as opposed to ordering 'blind' via internet or catalogue?
Thanks for feedback,
laurie |
