Adjusting a bent or asymmetric safety bar on a slim or Fat Boy adjustable

[iamcam]

Hey watch the name calling.... No there are lots of talented folks around here.

If everything else is correct with the handle and baseplate of the head, then you may wish to look at the center bar to determine if it is truly vertical and in the center. Both of those attributes are controlled by the rod on which the center bar is mounted.

Do you have any tips for adjusting that center bar. I think this is the case with mine. The same end on both sides closes all the way down against the safety bar before the other end. Both bars appear to be straight.

Thanks!!

 

[lafaina]

Thank You so much!! I Fixed my fatboy today and now It is perfect!!

 

[GoodAg]

This methodology helped me adjust the blade gap on my slim. But now when looking at the razor from the top you can see slight bulges on the safety bar where I tweaked it. Will this cause any problems with the shave? Seems like it should be just an aesthetic issue.

 

[Deenaitch]

Thanks so much! This repair tip restored my 1963 Slim to good working order!

 

[muhleskinner]

Thanks from me, too. Awhile back I bought a Slim sight-unseen and have noted no issues shaving with it but after coming across this thread I decided to check it and both bars were slightly bent. This little trick took care of them and all gaps are now even.

 

[KDW712]

gonna give this a try on my latest purchase, thanks OP

 

[abadlot]

You saved my Slim!!!! just fixed it!!!
Great job! thanks a lot!!!

 

[troy]

Awesome! This thread helped me fix a Slim and Super Speed. The sight has helped me fix several razors.

Welcome to the Forum!

 

[mr_houston]

7 years old and this thread is still helping fix razors. I just fixed the slim I got from my Dad after he passed. I wrapped the screwdriver with painter's masking tape to protect the finish - probably wasn't necessary. Thanks all.

 

[Vintage Doc]

Trying this today

 

[Thekorn75]

Thanks for the tutorial got my slim back to usable condition

 

[troy]

Thanks for the tutorial got my slim back to usable condition

Awesome!

And, welcome to the forum.

 

[Mitretnuh]

+++

 

[DerStadtschutz]

Thanks a ton, this helped me fix my slanted super adjustable

 

[serbbres]

Thank you very much...I just fixed my slim.

 

[Jacquers]

I have another method that could would to adjust a bent safety bar. The original method shown works well for moving a bent bar upwards, but can be tricky for moving it downwards.

Take a zip tie and thread it through the hole and then pull downwards while holding on to the head / baseplate. It should work for pulling upwards as well. Use this at your own risk.

 

[KeenDogg]

I have another method that could would to adjust a bent safety bar. The original method shown works well for moving a bent bar upwards, but can be tricky for moving it downwards.

Take a zip tie and thread it through the hole and then pull downwards while holding on to the head / baseplate. It should work for pulling upwards as well. Use this at your own risk.

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Interesting idea!

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[Bishopleftiesdad]

Fixed my newest aquisition. 63 Slim.

 

[ShavingPanda]

I bought a slim this weekend and was excited to give it a try. I put a blade in it and noticed the the blade alignment looked off. I decided to not shave with it.

I think I am going to try to bend the safety bar back in to the proper position using the methods described in this thread. I think the lower end of the safety bar needs to be bent upwards. I am thinking I was to bend it up to be straight with the other side and approximately have the adjuster tops flush with the blade tray at setting 1. Just want to make sure of my understanding before going to the razor with a screwdriver

 

[Nemrac]

If you are ocd like i am and want to check for even gaping you can use a feeler gauge to get the right spacing. This is my slim that was uneven till i found this thread, i found i was getting a mild shave on one side and a more aggressive shave on the other then notice the differences in the safety bars. Thanks a ton for this guys