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These are the same as sold on some tufting websites. Many people, including myself, use them. I have had no problems but I am a beginner, so you may want the word of more experienced tufters.

These https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DC5PB5M/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1are the same that are sold on tufting web sites. I just ordered them, but have not used them. I had heard many people use these with success.

You can find this on Amazon for way cheaper. Dream Reach Pet Grooming Clippers, Low Noise Dog Clipper, Electric Cat Hair Shaver Kit, Pet Hair Trimmers for Small Medium Large Dogs Cats with 2 Comb Attachments https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DC5PB5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_A6Y3SD0WK20AT69H0XTN

These are the sheep shears I use, they’ve worked great so far!

I also paired them up with this shearing guide I bought from Tuft The World.

Additionally, I bought these trimmers I use for carving and detailing my rugs.

I'm in the US. This is my starting supplies list.

Tufting Gun/Frame/Primary cloth - $309 from Tuft-Love Starter Kit

Yarn winder - $20 Amazon

projector - $50 Miroir brand from Ebay

shears - $65 Dream Reach on Amazon - note: these are the exact same sold at a greatmarkup as rug trimmers

Adhesive - There are several types, I just happened to purchase Roberts 3095 from HomeDepot ~ about $25

Backing Cloth - Again, several options depending on what you are doing with your creations.Mine are wall hangings and backed with fabric I get at a thrift store.

Yarn - Acrylic and Wool can be purchased at craft stores and online.

Scissors - get some nice sharp ones.

Machine oil - for cleaning your gun. I just use sewing machine oil