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What size pin brushed should I buy? I just broke Miley's brush this week and I never know what size to buy 27mm or 36mm. Does it really matter.
Thanks for the recommendations. |
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| 36 mm is pretty long. If the pins are too long, you'll get a lot of bend and lose some control. I feel most comfortable with a nice firm 27 mm pin brush but that's just me. I'll leave it to some of the others for a more professional opinion! |
| I've always used 27. |
The 27 is less likely to bend and break. But since both mineare in shorter cuts this year perhaps I am not the best one to answer  |
I prefer the longer pins, but I don't think they last as long. Maybe you should get one now and one for Christmas and compare with your particular coat and grooming style!!  |
| I just ordered a new one and it is the 27mm. |
| Go with the 27. It'll be much easier on you and the coat. |
Thanks for the advise. I ordered 2 - Merry Christmas to me. I am trying the T shaped 27 mm Chris Christensen brush and a 36 mm All System to replace the one I am having problems with. Looks like that one will be going back.
Has anyone repaired an All System brush? My pins are loose and slide back into the brush. I know I have seen posts from Carl on how to repair the Hinds (spelling) brush and wondering if this repair technique would work. I did not want to try to repair until my new ones arrive. I don't want to be without a decent brush.
Miley is matting more these days - I think its the snow. I probably should brush her out when she comes in wet from jumping in the snow piles.
Thanks again |
| the handle came off my T brush and when I sent it back to Christensen, they replaced it with the regular stright brush. I am not sure why. The straight brush does seem to be stronger. |
Becky,
The 27 mm long pins are by far the most useful for general grooming. As mentioned the possibility of bending the longer (35 mm) pins is much greater when doing a general grooming of your dog. The longer pin brushes do a nice job of "finishing" and "lifting" the coat when show grooming or trying to get the most body for photos etc., but they are very limited for general grooming.
Regarding you #1 All Systems brush with the sinking pins - it is worn out. If after making sure the pins are pulled all the way out they sink into the pad in a single grooming session it is time to replace the brush. The pin's movement in their holes causes the rubber compound to flex and bit by tiny bit the rubber crumbles. Eventually the very fine crumbng enlarges the holes and there is insufficnet friction between the pad and pin to keep the pin in it's proper position. This cannot be repaired like a "blown out" pad can be re-glued into the handle.
Hope this helps.
Thanks and Cheers
Carl |
| Interesting about the T-brush. I have one too, and it is holding up fine. I like rotating between that one and the regular style brushes on the longer grooming sessions. It reduces wrist and hand fatigue. |
| Carl, thanks for the advice on trying to repair the brush. New ones arrive Friday and I can't wait. |
| I just got a chris brush off ebay, with ear cleaner and a comb (more money then the brush) shipping came to $50.00 Not bad for canada shipping I ordered a brush in the states All systems and the shipping started at $25.00. |
| I used the T shaped handle one (CC 27mm), too, and it didn't last long at all. The straight handled one has lasted us a long, long time. It needs to be replaced now, but it's been a great brush. I'll definitely order another one. |
