My Detachable Blades and Sizes

A description of my different blades and there sizes.

[@boibieg.1022]

The 3-3/4 FC stands for ( Finnish cut ) the 3-3/4 has a skip tooth blade and helps you cut off all the bulk then go over it with the (FC) blade ! Hope this helps !

[@SymmetryProBarber]

London Isreal I know now. Much appreciated and Happy Thanksgiving

[@gallardohairstudio9934]

Boibie Garcia , thank you so much for sharing the details . much appreciated.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

You’re welcome

[@fatsbigo]

FC actually stands for "Final Cut" it's the blade used to smooth out the cut.

[@edsonprado4739]

Lmao

[@joshuaespinoza2567]

thanks for the video bro. seriously. great job explaining the blades for a new comer like me who wants to know all they can at a fast rate. thank you for your time you given us. much love

[@JUSTDAGREAT]

Fc stands for Fur Cutter. Commonly used for animals

[@chelleroberson3222]

Justice LaMont thank you for clarification of the truth

[@Neoprene00]

Thanks for the vid. Looking to start using detachable's. Needed the explanation. Good look. Blessings...

[@jbeezy007]

@jpthabarber you inspired me and now I got the full set ordered..waiting on my 2 3/4 FC also. Not a common blade size?

[@musicmoviesandmediaworldsnt126]

so nice to credit your teacher ....

[@aubrie2307]

Great setup man

[@chelleroberson3222]

Thank you for getting the sizing correct .some on youtube are spreading misinformation

[@joshuaespinoza2567]

Merry Christmas back to you!

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@Erik Gomez : Its a 3 1/2 blade but its equal to a 3/8 guard which is a 3

[@derrickjones8767]

Nice set I'm getting up there bruh like you buy little by little love the detachables

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Exactly. Good job man

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@MikeEst91 : most online barber supplies have those blades. amazon and eBay or you can order directly from ANDIS themselves.

[@alekmartin9999]

Nice blade set

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Thank You. It has grown since

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@johnniepbrickwall : I'm sorry ANDIS actually has a chart that breaks dawn sizes of guards to detachable blades. Just Google ANDIS conversion chart and it tells u

[@stephenjones9987]

NOW THE 0A I THOUGHT THAT WAS A "ZERO A" ?? AND THE 2 3/4 WOULD THAT BE THE 3? CUZ IVE ALWAYS USED MY 3 1/2 AS MY 3,,,,VERY INTERESTING VIDEO JP !!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING !!! OH AND LASTLY MY "000" I CALL MY TRIPLE ZERO,,,YOU CALL IT THE 3 WHAT? AND SO GLAD YOU POINTED OUT THE NO SCALP LOGO IVE NEVER SEEN A BLADE WITH THAT !!!! THIS HAS BEEN SUPER HELPFUL !!!!!

[@Lk1ization]

I think you should make a video what each of those numbers on the blade means.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Entourage thanks for the suggestion.

[@Lk1ization]

Np, Some people on here are students. Which isn't a bad thing because we all need to learn from somewhere. Plus it'll bring up your views if that interests you =)

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Entourage my man. I appreciate the love

[@TerahDaBarber]

Great video...

[@raprap5887]

because I pay one by one that's expensive know I have 10 measures from 15, to 13 mm but one measure i don't find 1,1/2 thanks so much man

[@SymmetryProBarber]

I use these in the Oster 76

[@jazztomas]

I was thinking of getting some more detachables but was unsure if the andis would work properly on my Oster 76ers. Andis has blades that the osters donot and I wanted to get those sizes. Have you found that they work well on the 76ers?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Yes they work. Just make sure you ask first.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@SIX8Camaro : Thank You

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@BarberSam15 : I'm not understanding. You can't do anything with a detachable blade other the use it and its no different then

[@MikeEst91]

informative video...where can I buy the 5/8" and 3/4 blade at?......thank you

[@SymmetryProBarber]

I thought I answered it actually. I got mine from a local Barber supply. Online try atlantabarber.com

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@Henry DaBarber : Will do.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@BarberSam15 : Using it Sam. Could you explain in more detail what you mean please?

[@EJgemini504]

I'm just finishing ordered, the last of them I will order. They are high

[@SymmetryProBarber]

DJ Gemini504 they are but very well worth it

[@EJgemini504]

@@SymmetryProBarber With me being in school, do you think it will help learn the Fading technique quickly or better?

[@EJgemini504]

@@SymmetryProBarber My barber talked me in to school been having a problem.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Both. You will learn a different way to fade and you will be quicker but you get better at fading by actually fading. You have to be more than a one trick pony. Develop yourself to the point where you can fade with adjustable clippers, fade with detachable Clippers, clipper over comb, and use shears. The more work you do the better your technique will become. The better technique you have the more money you will make

[@EJgemini504]

@@SymmetryProBarber Thanks because of Covid 19, to get heads. I'm doing the mission 3 times a week

[@davethebarber62920]

I didn't know the f/d stood for filed down. I use it a lot for clipper over comb

[@johnniepbrickwall]

You said your 3 1/2 & 3 3/4 were like your 3 & 4. Can you explain how the detachable and plastic guards match up?

[@allysit]

Can you tell me what one is like using a #2 guard? I’m tired if the guards.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Hello. The 2 blade is the equivalent of using the 2 guard. If your blending use the 2 3/4 because it lays down to what a 2 is. It also depends on the hair texture you are cutting. I hope this helps?

[@BarberSam15]

@jpthabarber I mean like, can you do a video of you giving somebody a Cesar with that 5/8 or the other bigger blade. I want to see how much hair it leaves on.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@BarberSam15 : Ok cool

[@YaBoyBlendz]

You should’ve broke down the measurements on each one but dope video shows me which’s ones I need to get

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Faded Barber no doubt

[@YaBoyBlendz]

jpthabarber the only reason why I say that is cause I ain’t gonna front I don’t use detachable clippers at all cause them things get confusing

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Faded Barber it’s not too bad. I’ll send you a link on IG that breaks it down

[@JaymesWebbs]

Thx for the video, which ones do you use for fading?

[@comphead8610]

@jpthabarber, where is a good place to buy these andis ceramic detachable blades for my Bgrc clipper? Amazon did not seem like the best choice, for their supply/selection seems a little limited. Thanks man!

[@elliottnunez1057]

i noticed some blades like the 1 3/4 are Andis blades they look like they are the same as oster 76 blades Will the Andis blades fit the oster 76? Because there are certain sizes that Oster does not make the 1 and 3/4 being one and 2 3/4 blade being another one..If they fit the oster that would be great! So far the blades I do have are a 1 1 1/2 2 3 1/2 Thanks for any info on that!!

[@flybammbamm88]

Elliot. I'm a barber student and had the same question just a week ago. To answer your question, yes, Oster and Andis detachable blades are universal to all detachable clippers. My set of blades are mostly Oster detachable blades but I have an Andis BGRC that I use them with. If you go with having a mix set of Andis/Oster detables just make sure to check the millimeter (mm) size instead of the larger number because there are minimal difference between the blades. Let me know if this was helpful.

[@elliottnunez1057]

Braulio Gonzalez Thanks and yes very helpfull didnt know about the minimal difference between the blades...I just found out you can get plastic guards for the osters too but they only fit certain blades..wont fit on a 1 and above but they do fit a trip 000 ;;I have just gotten back into doing hair after a 12 --15 yr break after 3 weeks back im feeling more confident ...lol except need a little more brushing up on those damn skin fades ...im a cosmetologist but was also taught by barbers in the shop i worked at in New York for about 12 years. but, after 15 years out of it you do forget alot..Some people crack me up theyre like oh it's just like riding a bicycle ...haha got news for em it's just a little more complicated than that ..heh heh

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

For those who wish to use detachable blades or even want to know what blades to use when trying to match size against adjustable clipper guards, check out this guide you can download for free from Ivan Zoot the "ClipperGuy" www.scribd.com/doc/34246481/Handy-Dandy-Clipper-Blade-and-Guard-Chart-Ivan-Zoot-ClipperGuy-Andis

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

For those who wish to use detachable blades or even want to know what blades to use when trying to match size against adjustable clipper guards, check out this guide you can download for free from Ivan Zoot the "ClipperGuy" www.scribd.com/doc/34246481/Handy-Dandy-Clipper-Blade-and-Guard-Chart-Ivan-Zoot-ClipperGuy-Andis

[@elliottnunez1057]

cool thanks! i use oster 76 and they only make certain sizes im glad that there is another company thats makes the sizes that oster doesnt AND that they fit..I also use the Andis master so the chart above would be helpful cause i do know the detachable number 2 for example will be a little shorter than using a clipper with the plastic guards...So yes thats a helpful link.Thanks!

[@cawot3649]

What does it mean that its a 3 and not a 3 1/2 because its oster

[@aubrie2307]

@ jpthabarber- use the higher guards in a video.

[@deeaguilar7645]

Are andis blades compatable with the oster76?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Yes they are

[@rogerskeir1]

thank bro for the video, i am trying to find out if the oster Cryogen X blade will fit me oster classic 76

[@whatagreatvoice]

yes

[@8pookiebear]

can you use these and is with the oster 76?

[@zacharydomingo5157]

did you ever find out if the andis blades fit the oster76?

[@BarberSam15]

Can you do a demo on the 5/8 or the other big one?

[@gabriellugo3570]

The 1a is the same thing as 1 whal guard open or closed?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Gabriel Lugo 1 Wahl closed

[@joshuaespinoza2567]

good knowledge guys.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@johnniepbrickwall : ANDIS actually has a chart gat

[@altronics73]

I have a Oster classic 76. And I noticed you had a Oster blade in your collection, are the Andis and Oster Blades interchangeable?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Alex Davis Yes they are.

[@gabriellugo3570]

Im a barber that makes a lot skin, bald fades, if Im going to use a detachable blade clipper is better the oster detachable blades or andis, whats the difference and whats the better option?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Gabriel Lugo nice. I'm a licensed barber that does a lot of skin/bald fades as well. It doesn't matter which brand of blades you use as long as you use them correctly. Andis has a lot more options that Oster in my opinion because they offer in between blade sizes rather than the usual blades but Oster to my opinion run stronger than Andis. It's all preference though. They key is the barber. You make the clipper and the blades not the other way around.

[@gabriellugo3570]

Thanks man. I add to my arsenal the andis supra zr cordless and I make this questions because i need to buy some detachable blades and need a good reference. Some say andis blades are better because they have the ceramic ones, and other people say that oster blades are sharper

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Gabriel Lugo I understand and Im happy to help by brother it's all preference. I have been going back and forth whether to get the Supra ZR's or the Oster Octane's. I'll figure it out soon enough

[@TheWetShavingBarber]

For those who wish to use detachable blades or even want to know what blades to use when trying to match size against adjustable clipper guards, check out this guide you can download for free from Ivan Zoot the "ClipperGuy" www.scribd.com/doc/34246481/Handy-Dandy-Clipper-Blade-and-Guard-Chart-Ivan-Zoot-ClipperGuy-Andis

[@SymmetryProBarber]

TheExpatStylist thank you. I was trying to find this. This is exactly what I have been trying to tell people

[@EJgemini504]

Hey do they make a 2 1/2 blade?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

No they make a 2 3/4 blade, 1 1/4 and 1 3/4

[@chriscruz8269]

How much for the set

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Alex Cruz My apologies for the late response but it could cost anywhere from 250-350 bucks to by them altogether

[@aimeeclauer6390]

the 3 3/4 fc is a dog grooming blade. FC means finishing cut.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Good to know Aimee Clauer. Thanks

[@aimeeclauer6390]

+jpthabarber no problem :-)

[@chelleroberson3222]

No it means fur cut

[@CVNTGETENOUGH]

FC stands for "final cut" which I have no idea what that means lol

[@alexisgabrielgondola]

Which can be used for a dark fade?

[@SIX8Camaro]

The FC means Finish Cut

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@TerahDaBarber : Thanks my brother

[@BIGTIMAH808]

Where did you buy this set from?

[@Andrew-ct8fc]

I have a question. I'm going overseas and I brought some oster 76. I am looking for a 2 1/2 attachment. They do not make them. Is Andes blades compatible with osters

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Lee-ander Ingram Yes Andis is compatible to zoster but they're some blades only Andis makes. The 1 1/4, 1 3/4 and 2 3/4 Blade

[@Josephdenton3]

what clippers do u use?

[@wavydave463]

can you put the purple magnetic guards on the Andis 000 detachable blade?

[@jimmymitchell8403]

yes

[@r32trending50]

Dope

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Thank you

[@CVNTGETENOUGH]

Did you cut a 12 clipper blade rack to get that 8 blade rack?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Hello. No I didn’t. I bought it that way.

[@CVNTGETENOUGH]

@@SymmetryProBarber I've been looking for it for almost a month lol I only need an 8 slot rack

[@SymmetryProBarber]

CVNTGETENOUGH check online

[@champagnetatay]

Can someone help me out? I recently bought a pair of 76ers and it's my first detachable blade clipper. I just wanted to know the difference between the normal numbered blades and the ones that have "A" at the end (For example the difference between a 1 an a 1A). I'd appreciate it if someone could help me out over here.

[@SymmetryProBarber]

A 1 Is smaller than a 1a. I explain it on here. All the blades are in order from smallest to biggest

[@giovannigamers649]

Do those 19mm blade fit the andis bgrv

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Yes they do!

[@giovannigamers649]

Thank you

[@giovannigamers649]

@@SymmetryProBarber can you help me ? I have the andis superliner and wanted to get a gold blade for it but I can't find the blade online. Will the t outliner blade fit the superliner?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Hi Giovanni. I do not know where you could find a Gold Superliner blade.

[@emanuelzavalza2112]

do you use Andies clippers or the Osters

[@SymmetryProBarber]

I use everything. I don't want to limit myself

[@paultucci2736]

where did you get the big ones i never saw over 3

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Hi Paul. I ordered them from Williamsport Barber Supply

[@rania.g481]

Hey Friend wath's the diference betwen the 0000 and 00000 Blade?

[@Viper3870750]

The 00000 blade cuts closer than the 0000 blade.

[@sydneycurry7338]

what detachable blades do i have to get to equal to a 1 and 1 1/2 wahl guard

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Sydney Curry the 1 and 1 1/2

[@sydneycurry7338]

is the 1a and 1 1/2 blade the same

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Sydney Curry no ma'am 1a is smaller than a 1 1/2

[@sydneycurry7338]

thx fam jus trying to find the right blades to self cut my waves with a taper

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Sydney Curry your welcome

[@ChretienGerada]

is the outliner blade as close as the wahl balding clipper/ t outliner? and does it snag the hair at all?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

No it isn't. I still have to follow it up with a trimmer or razor It does snag if not oiled.

[@ChretienGerada]

+jpthabarber oh ok for sure. Would you say it's closer than a oster 00000 or the same? Because I'm trying to find a blade that's the same as a Wahl balding clip or an edger so I can save the life of my liners lol

[@SymmetryProBarber]

+Chretien Gerada it's a little closer but if your trying to save your liners either use the balding clipper or 6x or 5x blades.

[@ChretienGerada]

do your detachables get hot fairly quickly?

[@franklindsey9909]

where did you case you keep your blades at?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

If your wonder about this case I gave them away. I got another case that was made and I still use it to this day

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

im pretty sure fc means finish cut

[@whatagreatvoice]

Final Cut. Use as a finishing blade

[@Cyclopskick]

fc stands for fine cut

[@starfox1]

finish cut, mostly for animal grooming. one would use the fc blade to finish cutting animal hair instead of bulk cutting with it becos there are other blades of the same size that are better for mowing through knots and tangled fur

[@chso8809]

Could you estimate how much that arsenal cost you?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Hello Chris. It cost me roughly between 200 and 300

[@chso8809]

Thank you sir!

[@thesuccessfulbarber]

16 blades at 20 to 30$ a piece

[@anthony30367]

I have a question, lets say I have the oster 76 & the only blade I got is 000 & i got size 1-10 universal guards and a client wants a 7 all around with a taper, do i jus put a size 7 universal guard on the 000 blade ?

[@williamswink6410]

yes... a 000 is about the same as an adjustable clipper with the lever closed

[@djtakinitback9717]

Does the Andis Outliner detachable blade (.1mm) cut shorter than the Oster #00000 blade?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

it's suppose to but not ny much. I see a slight difference but very slight

[@djtakinitback9717]

+jpthabarber Can I soak the Oster detachable blades in alcohol to about 2 minutes to clean/disinfect them?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

+DJ Takin' It Back I've never done that. Alcohol doesn't disinfect blades in my experience. It may get the hair out and all but if you need to clean and disinfect use Andis Cool Care or dip your blades in Clip and Dip.

[@djtakinitback9717]

+jpthabarber I don't like using that Cool Care because I heard it has cancer causing ingredients. I do have Oster Blade Cleaner. Will the blade cleaner disinfect the blades?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

+DJ Takin' It Back It will. I don't like the Blade Cleaner because it's too thick IMO. to each is own

[@zacharydomingo5157]

will these andis blades fit the oster 76?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

They should. Mine does

[@SymmetryProBarber]

@aubrie2307 : ThanksAubrie

[@raprap5887]

there is a website is pay a blade good price not expensive

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Then use it because I pieced mine together. The cheapest I found the blades were 19 bucks from 000000. - 1 1/2

[@bazzikadriver5583]

better oster 76 or andis fade master?

[@trevorkeitel3678]

They do completely different things, 76's will take off bulk and plow through anything, you can do fades and what not but you will need to buy a lot of blades. Masters are for fine touches, blending lines and what not.

[@MrJamboy300]

The reason why the fd will cut you, is not that it's only this but the main reason why it will cut you is the wide gap between each blade allowing it to grad the skin easier

[@whatagreatvoice]

sheldon leslie PLEASE USE ENGLISH... I can't clearly ascertain what you are trying to say...

[@TheDaddynate]

Will these work on a Oster A5 golden?

[@SymmetryProBarber]

Maybe but I've never tried them on that machine. You would have to check yourself

[@TheDaddynate]

+jpthabarber - Turns out they do. Guys can save money if you're just using them for personal clippers and don't care about brand name. I got some Wahl KM2s off ebay for 20 bucks, and they fit all the blades. Got a 1.5 and 2 blade for trimming my waves and it's like night and day for the ease over the adjustable clippers with guards.

[@TheDaddynate]

+jpthabarber - A5s and 76ers are the same thing. I'd be different and get the A5s just because they're blue or grey.

[@TheDaddynate]

+jpthabarber - One plus of the regular clippers is they do give you a #1 blade most times. Mine came with a .8mm #30 blade, thats like between a 000 and 0A

[@702beastside]

What are you saying. This is my 5.... this is my 4.... eye? What is the nickname instead of saying 00000?

[@williamswink6410]

Hes saying "aught"... it means "zero"....like you ever heard somebody talk about a "30 aught six" rifle?? Its a 30 06..

[@702beastside]

William Swink thanks bro

[@jatb0i]

What machine u use these blades on ?

[@bryant49]

4 fo 80$ thats good