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Post by bjorney on Oct 3, 2012 10:23:42 GMT -6
I have a question for the group.... What do you do if your handle threads become so loose that the handle comes loose while you shave? Do any of you use locktite or any other product like that? Do you just find a handle that works best and move on?
This morning my 1914 ER (hexagonal handle, bigger blade stops) kept coming loose. I switched to the handle from a Damaskeene and finished the shave, but I like to keep each razor intact as much as possible.
All tips are appreciated.
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Post by HoosierTrooper on Oct 3, 2012 12:10:00 GMT -6
I had a 1914 ER with the small round handle that did the same thing so I put a dab of gorilla glue on the threads and that solved the problem.
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Post by wchnu on Oct 3, 2012 14:37:01 GMT -6
Never had that happen. But the glue sounds like a solution.
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Post by bjorney on Oct 3, 2012 15:08:20 GMT -6
I'll try the glue. It's very unnerving when you are mid-stroke and the head just loosens.
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Post by wchnu on Oct 3, 2012 18:22:06 GMT -6
If you dont want to mount the handle perm. You might try some teflon tape around the threads.
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Post by stljeff on Oct 3, 2012 19:56:55 GMT -6
If you dont want to mount the handle perm. You might try some teflon tape around the threads. +1 I've used teflon tape on threads before and it works great.
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Post by razorx on Oct 3, 2012 21:59:53 GMT -6
Lot of good solutions here.What I'm gonna say might seem simplistic but I encountered a similar problem and it turned out that I just had to torque down the handle a little more tightly than the rest of my razors require.Every thing's been fine since,in fact I forget which razor was seemingly loose.
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Post by RocketMan on Oct 4, 2012 8:14:01 GMT -6
If you dont want to mount the handle perm. You might try some teflon tape around the threads. +1 I've used teflon tape on threads before and it works great. +2
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Post by bjorney on Oct 4, 2012 13:12:50 GMT -6
I like the teflon tape idea. I'll try that tomorrow! Just torquing it harder doesn't seem to cut it. I'm afraid I'll strip the threads if I try to go tighter. Thanks!
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Post by ShadowsDad on Oct 4, 2012 16:30:35 GMT -6
If that doesn't work, if you have access to LocTite "stud locker", use it; it's a red Loctite. Give it time to cure after application, then it won't come loose until you melt it off. Approx. 300°F will do to get it to release. I use Loctite red in areas where I can apply a torch to torque down scopes and such onto high recoil rifles. I've even been known to use it where the rings contact the 'scope itself.
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Post by bjorney on Oct 4, 2012 17:32:41 GMT -6
Ah! Brian! I was wondering when you would reply to this one. With all your experience with Guns and Razors (sounds like a band!) I figured you would have some good tips. Thanks!
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Post by RocketMan on Oct 4, 2012 19:40:02 GMT -6
Ah! Brian! I was wondering when you would reply to this one. With all your experience with Guns and Razors (sounds like a band!) I figured you would have some good tips. Thanks! It does indeed!!! I think that the red loctite Brian mentions would come in handy for numerous things!!!
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Post by bjorney on Oct 8, 2012 13:00:01 GMT -6
I tried the teflon tape and it did the trick. I REALLY like the ER 1914 so I'm glad to use it confidently.
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Post by ShadowsDad on Oct 8, 2012 15:50:31 GMT -6
Excellent!
It's a great razor!
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Post by sleddog on Oct 8, 2012 17:43:02 GMT -6
+1 Loc-Tite..there are several different strengths
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