I find that I use the finishing blades almost exclusively. So I would like to know from others, do you use skip tooth blades a lot? under what conditions are skip-tooth blades better for you?
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Originally posted by Terry View PostI find that I use the finishing blades almost exclusively. So I would like to know from others, do you use skip tooth blades a lot? under what conditions are skip-tooth blades better for you?
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skip tooths are great for shaving down matted dogs. It can get under mats that the F blades cant. Skip tooths are great for skimming fuzz and fly aways off coats. Also great for skimming and shaping back end feathers and under the tail.
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Hmm, good question. I was taught with all skip tooth blades. I didn't know they existed until I started my grooming shop and bought my own equipment(i know thats sad, I find that skip tooths will not leave a very smooth cut. The skips tend to leave a little wave or a little more texture to the coat. I always use skip tooths on matted dogs, it gets through the coat easier but you just have to be careful on not cutting the dog. hope this helps , Pam
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Skips of w/ out CV
I am afraid of skip tooths, I got a 5skip by mistake when I ordered laubes lattime...kept it thinking I should give it a try...still in plastic. Little dogs...which is all I do..sem to be at risk If I am the one using a skip...not saying others can't do a great job w/ them. I think a 7skip fpr skimming big poodle legs would be great. without the cv on. Ol Harry..first and only boss..used a modified 7skip for Poo legs and the like. They ,looked Great..backthen, Marlene had not invented the cv...she was probably still in HS or Jr. high as she is younger than I by 10 or more years.
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It depends on what kind of dog I am doing.
The only F blades I use are the 7F and 5F. I use them on Cocker and Terrier backs , on some Poodles (usually if I am doing a Town and Country) and shavedowns to get a smoother look.
I like a 4, 5 and 3 3/4 skip on ShihTzus, Lhasas, Maltese etc.I think the skips give a plushier look. I also like the skips for going through heavy or really long coats. I don't use 4F or 3 3/4F's at all..I dont like how they go through the coat.
I have some 7 skips that I rarely use...they scare me. I'm so afraid I am going to slice a dog wide open with them.
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I use skips for blending pattern lines...they are great for skimming down the side on a westie or shnauzer or scottie to give a continuous blend. Sometimes on westies i only use a skip...use the 5 skip on the back and just skim down the sides. I always use the F blade for the throat area though.
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