[billy_wiz]

Being newbie, having just obtain my first small flock of 6 sheep (already been sheared), for next year what are the best buys in shearing equipment (for a small flock)..........I would rather buy good used equipment than new that would only last a short while. 

Your thoughts would be welcome.

[devonlady]

I should ask a local shearer to give you a few lessons first, it's not as easy as it looks!!

[Marches Farmer]

My first choice would be to find out who shears your neighbour's sheep and ask for yours to be done at the same time.  Second choice would be to attend a BWMB shearing course or one of the privately run ones.  If you still want to get your own equipment George Mudge supply secondhand reconditioned shearing kit.