Which piece is the best to use to grind down dog nails? (piece codes are on the back of the box) Thanks!
1418424
the 3/8" sanding one on low speed. i do it every 10 days or so, a super great tool altho they don't like the sound of he motor. they love the close contact, just like a hug. vivian
1418425
I am using the brown sanding belt attachment that came in the kit. I believe there are three or so of those. Beginning on a low speed, after the dog adjusts, I can use the higher revolution for quicker trimming. Also, use some pressure against the nail and it works so much faster. Just beware the paw hair!!!
1418426
the 3/8" sanding one on low speed. i do it every 10 days or so, a super great tool altho they don't like the sound of he motor.they love the close contact, just like a hug.vivian
110451
No, I do not think the material would be punctured by dog nails. It seems durable.
2187712
Metal! This thing isn't playing around. It works great. Used to have to clean out my kitchen aide grinder frequently and end product, while not terrible, wasn't the best. This grinder has yet to bog down in use. Love it!
49848
I have no idea. Is the sound volume really that critical? I've used the Oster on both my dogs a 6 month old puppy and a 10+ y/o dog, neither is bothered by it and the grinder works very well on both. I usually try to do their nails every two weeks.
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Why on earth would ANYONE use a rotary tool to trim their dog's nails?? USE CLIPPERS. Or better yet, walk your flippin dog every day, the sidewalk is the best nail trimmer you can think of. Walk your dog every day, you NEVER have to trim their nails. I have watched the look on dogs faces while their owners tried to trim their nails with a dremel. It is HORRIBLE. The dog doesn't know what a dremel is, or that you are trimming their nails. They view it as a medieval torture device, which is basically IS to a dog. It is TERRIFYING to them. People who trim their dogs' nails with a rotary device are horrible, lazy, selfish dog owners, PERIOD. Why on earth would ANYONE use a rotary tool to trim their dog's nails?? USE CLIPPERS. Or better yet, walk your flippin dog every day, the sidewalk is the best nail trimmer you can think of. Walk your dog every day, you NEVER have to trim their nails. I have watched the look on dogs faces while their owners tried to trim their nails with a dremel. It is HORRIBLE. The dog doesn't know what a dremel is, or that you are trimming their nails. They view it as a medieval torture device, which is basically IS to a dog. It is TERRIFYING to them. People who trim their dogs' nails with a rotary device... » Read More Why on earth would ANYONE use a rotary tool to trim their dog's nails?? USE CLIPPERS. Or better yet, walk your flippin dog every day, the sidewalk is the best nail trimmer you can think of. Walk your dog every day, you NEVER have to trim their nails. I have watched the look on dogs faces while their owners tried to trim their nails with a dremel. It is HORRIBLE. The dog doesn't know what a dremel is, or that you are trimming their nails. They view it as a medieval torture device, which is basically IS to a dog. It is TERRIFYING to them. People who trim their dogs' nails with a rotary device are horrible, lazy, selfish dog owners, PERIOD. « Show Less
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I don't know about all that stuff, I'm new with my nailer so I bought bostitch nails. So far I've used 2 inch and 1 1/4 both are great with no problems. If you ry them the worse case is they jam and you have to get them out, go for it!
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I used Bostitch 3 1/4 X 0.120 28 degree wire weld framing nails which I purchased from Home Depot or Lowes. The magazine holds 100 nails, which helps reduce the number of times you need to stop and reload. I probably used about 1500 nails and never had any problems. I suspect other 28 degree wire weld nails would also work, but the local store carried Bostitch so I used them.
182145
Neither. You likely want a "polisher" and not a grinder. Polishers are slower and variable speed. Harbor freight has one for about $30 that will work perfectly for occasional use.
588336
Not sure what type of grinding wheel to use, but the grinding disc that comes with this model is meant for metal and would likely damage the wood floor and gum up with glue. A different wheel may be needed. Otherwise, this model has done some moderate grinding work and performed excellent. I recommend this tool for price, performance and so far reliability. Hope this helps answer your question!
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I have a Lab and a Poodle. I bought two sizes. They work well on both of my pets. My poodle has black nails and the labs is more of a transparent nail. I clip the ends in one good strong clip, then I use a dremel to grind them down shorter and smooth them out. I can only attest for what I've actually used them on. I hope this helps.
1231537
They striker is about 1/4 inch so any nail with a head will work. You can use finish nails as well, but the striker will leave a 1/4" dent in the wood if you drive it all the way in. I would say it is best for driving D nails flush, or countersunk a bit. I really liked this tool
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Thanks Patricia. I was going to use this for trimming my dogs hard as rock nails. He is very squeamish when it comes to getting his nails clipped, thought this might work a little better. My Brittany just sits there and soaks up the attention but my GSP can't stand to have anyone touch his nails, any thoughts? Grant
623454
This one came only with file bits made specifically for it. I use it to file dog nails. Try contacting the company.
1540684
I just use my nail. The stuff that you scratch off is pretty thick so you need the tool to be sharp or have rougher edges, a nickel is a bad choice.
225538
The brand of nails does not matter. Any straight 18 ga. 5/8" to 2" should work. Others might have experience with a specific brand. The manufacturer provides some generic brand ones they deem are acceptable.
2134504
No. The product is pretty darn tough and so far have had no problems with dog nails.
1380409
The dog will be skittish as usual. Grinding its nails will not change the behavior except maybe to make it worse. Try de-sensitizing the dog to be more passive to having its paws handled before investing in a grinder. Try behavior modification techniques. My dog hates me doing her nails, but is too passive to resist.