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.

  • Altima NEO
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    10 hours ago

    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.

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      2 hours ago

      People often lament that things these days don’t last as long as they used to, but they forget that our grandparents were constantly mending clothing, repairing electronics, etc.

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      7 hours ago

      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.