Customer Reviews

Metro Air Force Groomers Third Arm

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This is a pretty simple product and it does what it says it does. My only minor complaints might be that, for a woman, the clamps are a little hard to squeeze open, which also tells you that they are sturdy and of good quality.

You should also know that the rubber tips on the ends of the clamps won't completely protect the edge of the table you clamp it to because parts of the metal clamp will still touch the table. I would suggest using an old cloth or something like that as an extra cushion on the table where you clamp it on.

Overall, a good quality product.

The arm works well, and the clamps have a nice strong grip. The plastic overs on the ends of the clamps are very flimsy though. After a couple of uses, they've started to disintegrate. But there's always duct tape.
The lock washers that hold the clamps to the arm aren't the highest quality. You'll need a wrench to tighten the bolts regularly. Again, just a minor problem.

These work great, holding not only the hose end of my high-powered dryer for the Corgis but can also support the weight of a hand-held dryer for our Papillon. The clamps are VERY stiff and if you have any problems with lack of hand strength, this product will be a challenge to use.

The arm came as described and in a short time which was nice. However, I find that I'm not using it at all. Every time I put my hair blower on it to groom my dogs I end up taking it down because it's easier to just use my hand. I was really hoping to free up 1 hand. It keeps falling towards the table when my blower is in it.

I used this with a blow dryer on my grooming table to finish the head and face of my dogs. I was afraid it might not support the weight of the dryer but its not even an issue. No matter where I position it or twist it, It holds it wherever I place it. I did not have the money for a conventional stand dryer but I think I'll be just find as long as I have the third arm.

I purchased third arm mainly so that I can put my dryer into the third arm to have my arms free to hold the cat and to comb the cat (totally what it is intended and designed to do).
For me it was really hard to clamp the third arm to the counter top, I needed to use two arms, than I clamped the blow dryer to the top arm, but than when I had a wet cat ready to blow dry, I could not move the third arm, I tried to twist the top clamp lightly and it just fell off.
Eventually I was able to screw it back on (after I blew dry my cat without third arm) but than on next blow dry the top clamp just flew off again off the rod, hitting on impact me, my cat and the mirror in front.
Really useless if you use Metro dryer - the dryer is powerful and will blow with force enough to rip off the top clamp off the flexible rod.
It is now sitting in the basement as a bulb holder I could do without.

I bought this to help my metro dryer be hands free. this works okay. as good as it can i suppose. I recieved one that does not look like the picture. Not sure if thats a good or bad thing. Mine doesnt have a metal goosneck but rather a plastic one. it was cheaper than elsewhere..but wonder if i got ripped off by getting the one i did.

I am a professional groomer working out of my mobile van. After working with this gooseneck for a while having it slip off the edge of my table while drying a dog I decided a change was in order. I have a metal edge on the perimeter of my grooming table. I drilled a 1/4 inch hole in metal on the edge and through the table. I removed the bottom clamp from the arm and after purchasing the correct length hex head 1/4-20 bolt I mounted the arm to the table by bolting it from the underside. I now can adjust the arm with my free hand while brushing and combing without the arm falling off the table edge.

The clamp is strong, I need 2 hands to clamp it down. The black little plastic covers at the clamp tips slide off easy. I suppose one could glue them back into place with some glue-epoxy.
Just haven't gone through the trouble of doing that, yet.
For at home use it works fine, anything fancier and you are in the professional grooming business I suppose. (Like an extendable flex arm which rotates on/from your ceiling around the dog :D)
Haven't used it but a few times.

I've used this item once and so far I'm loving it. My American Cocker puppy squirms a bit when she's on the grooming table after getting her bath. The groomer's third arm allows me to keep both hands on her while still being able to dry her off. Cuts my time in half. Very sturdy, well made product.