Had an old Wahl just die after probably a good 20+ years, kind of looks like the cable is frayed and splitting where it connects to the trimmer. Did a quick check online and the new products don’t even look remotely similar.
Just using it for normal hair cuts at home, any recommendations?
Edit: Preferably on the budget side.
Why not fix the cable? Should be cheap and well, youre talking about BifL, well heres your chance to keep an old item running… for life.
I did this with a similarly old and heavily used Philips trimmer and it has lasted a good few years since. The Wahl ones are handy enough to take apart if memory serves so if you can I would also recommend going this route.
If you can get the casing off and post pics I’d be happy to offer advice if it’s not something you’re comfortable with.
I looked, and I couldn’t find any. It’s all Chinese brands now with no repairability. I bought a Phillips because it had a lot of features and it was cheap. When the battery dies, I can still use it corded. I do need to find some grease though so that the plastic motor nub doesn’t grind away too quick.
If you have a Harbor Freight nearby grab this https://www.harborfreight.com/150-piece-terminal-and-connector-set-67683.html and a pair of crimpers for the inside electrical connections. A pair of wire strippers and you’ll be on your way.
K, my hair is crimped and full of these plastic beads, but I still need a haircut. Should I use the clippy bit of the wire strippers?
Oster Fast Feed is not a “budget” pick, but then again, few BIFL options are.
Edit: 76023-510 is the corded model.
Yeah, I just checked their site and most of the stuff looks like it would break if you looked at it wrong.
I think I have some iteration of this model https://wahlusa.com/shop/clip-n-trim-corded-hair-clipper-with-built-in-trimmer-79900-1501p though, and it’s held up pretty well (plus they have replacement blades on their site for it).
Not sure if it’s buy it for life, but it’s lasted 5 years so far for me.
