TailWell tail trimmer

Description

A cordless drill attachment with circular cutters that trims the hair off a cow's tail switch quickly, for cleaner tails in the parlour. The maker recommends trimming twice a year.

The drive shaft goes into the chuck of an 18 V cordless drill running at 1,200 to 1,800 rpm, in forward. A sleeve and stretchy cord hold it on the drill. Don't use a mains drill. With the drill at full speed, feed the tail switch straight into the cutters; very dirty tails may need two or three passes. The inner cutter doesn't move, so it can't cut the animal, and the outer cutter oscillates over it. Keep your fingers out of the blade path, and fit the cover cap when you're finished.

Put lubricant on the cutter teeth before use and again every 30 to 40 tails. Clean the cutters after every use. Lubricant and honing paste for sharpening come in the case, and replacement cutter sets are available. The maker gives a six-month warranty against faults.

The drill is not included.

Specifications

Type	Tail trimmer, drill attachment
Drill needed	18 V cordless, 1,200 to 1,800 rpm (not included)
Weight	0.5 kg
Cutters	Circular, outer oscillates over a fixed inner cutter
Includes	Carry case, lubricant, honing paste
Warranty	6 months (maker)