clippers advice

[Frisbee123]

Hi, Does anyone know about liveryman stallion clippers? I assume they are not made anymore but I need to know if the stallion model was a top or mid range price when new. Or if someone can suggest how I could find out please!
I'm just trying to value a secondhand pair and can't find anything comparable. Thanks.

 

[Shear Ease]

Hi,

There is nothing special about a liveryman stallion at all. It is slightly more than entry level, so I guess you could call it a mid range clipper but its not much compared to other mid rangers.

It takes heineger blades so it can be replaced with any heineger clipper with no hassle at all.

We see the odd stallion in for repair and they are one of my least favourite clippers. The drive and tension system is a cheap copy of the heinger system. It is all very loose and flimsy. Having said that, they are reliable and slightly cheaper to fix than a heineger - main reason is they have a 'cap' on top of the laminated springs or drive arms which stop them jumping off the drive block, one up on heineger. They are fairly quiet.

If you are going to replace them and not repair them (repairing could be significantly cheaper btw) then I would forget about liveryman 'heineger types' - that is liveryman clippers that use very similar drive and tension mechanisms as heninger clippers.

I would look for a heineger progress or a heineger handy. You can get a liveryman red rocket that takes the blades you have but I personally (personal opinion, not proffesional) would not go for a liveryman heineger 'copy'. Please dont take that as saying liveryman clippers aren't up to much, they are, I just dont think they have done a proper job with the drive and tension system for the 'heinger type' clippers.

If you are trying to get a second hand pair try and get one that has recently been serviced and has a technicians report. An owners idea of what is reliable may not be the same as a person trained to service the clipper.

Also, a clipper that has been reliable for the past 10 years is due to break some time soon, where a clipper which has had most of its parts changed for new over the same time is probably in better shape.

A clipper which has regularly been drowned in oil or diesel can also seem reliable, but is essentially a big liability.

I know where there is a reconditioned Heineger Handy clipper, with carry case, a reconditioned blade and a brush. (Comes with a tecnhnicians report and 6 month guarantee) going for £160...PM if you are interested and I can point you in the right direction.

 

[TheEngineer]

I would fully endorse Mr Shear Ease's comments re the Liveryman "copy" style Heinegars, you cannot beat a Heinegar Handy for a good entry level clipper, but watch out for all the Chinese copy types in circulation.