[Jacob-list] shears

[Mary Ellen Hansson]

Hi,
 
I prefer hand-held shears myself.  They are simple to use, once you
learn the grip are very simple to use, they are quiet, you can shear
wherever you happen to want to shear (not limited by electrical power
source), they won't take the fleece completely off the sheep leaving
bare skin to burn in the sun unless you are really trying, and they cost
considerably less than the electrical versions and don't require
professional service tightening, sharpening, etc.  I have used my pair
now for 8 years, and had the initial investment of $40.  I packed them
up and did a friend's sheep just 3 weeks ago (VERY late here in
NC)---worked like a charm!

Mary Ellen Hansson

ISeeSpots Farm www.iseespots.com

Jacob Sheep, Fiber, Spinning equipment,

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-----Original Message-----
From: jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com
[mailto:jacob-list-admin at jacobsheep.com] On Behalf Of Abigail Brown
Sent: Saturday, July 05, 2003 6:06 PM
To: List Jacob
Subject: [Jacob-list] Lister Sheers


Hello All,
 
A while back different ones were commenting on their preference to using
the 'Lister Sheers' as opposed to the 'Oster Sheers' for several
reasons, the main one I remember had to do with how light weight it was
compared to the 'Oster'. 
 
We have been using the 'Oster' for the past several years, and after
this past sheering season, of which we sheered more sheep than  ever
before, we are considering changing to the 'Lister'. However, my husband
has several questions about the 'Lister' before we make the plunge, and
change sheers:
 
1) Which Lister do you use, 'Stablemate' or 'Showman'?
2) Which blade do you prefer to use, 'Outlaw', Premier', or 'Senator'?
3) Because the Jacob fleece is more dense than commercial bred sheep
does this lighter weight sheer handle the Jacob fleece w/ ease?
4) Do you have to make frequent adjustments to the tension on the blades
while sheering?
 
If those of you who have used the 'Lister Sheers' could answer any or
all of these questions your response would be greatly appreciated.
 
Thanks,
Abigail Brown
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blotham at yahoo.com 
Shiloh Farm
Petersburg, IN



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