Cracked razor handle
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epoxy glue?...
I have heard of filling the handle with epoxy and part of a pen tube to stabilize the handle
I have one that had the ball end pressed in and cracked. Read up on fixing it with epoxy to simply stabilize the crack to prevent it from spreading. Discussed this with my dad on what to use, ended up using a form of loctite since it would seep into the crack. That night I appiled the epoxy on the inside of the handle, gave an extra amount on the inside if the crack and put the end piece back on. Hopefully it will not further spread the crack and I don't have to worry about losing the end piece.
Last week I purchases a extra handle for the razor that the member mentioned it was also epoxied and was also replated. So I have at least a spare in case something happens to one of them.
Last week I purchases a extra handle for the razor that the member mentioned it was also epoxied and was also replated. So I have at least a spare in case something happens to one of them.
Don't have any advice to give ya on this one but... Welcome to B&B!! I'm confident that someone will be able to give you some more answers on this one but the epoxy idea sounded good to me.
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Thanks for the link Sir Lurkalot! So if I do go with the epoxy method, can I still re-plate the razor? Would re-plating the razor hide the cracks? Just out of curiosity, could someone comment on how to fill the crack with solder? I know it might be a less popular method, but I've read about how some people have had some success with it in the past. I just can't seem to find much information on it, other than the fact that people have done it. Thanks for welcoming me to the forum!
Krona Kruiser might be able to answer your question. He's the plating guy on the website. Shoot him a pm.
remember also to sand or polish or buff the end of the ball that goes into the tube. clean all the soap scum and detritus away so it does not put pressure on the crack everytime you assemble the razor. I have one with the same cracks (top and bottom) and when I cleaned the build up away the cracks stopped opening up.
I like the loctite idea. I have thought about superglue and binding or clamping the handle while the glue dries - a clamp with rubber cushioning on the jaws would probably be best for fast drying glue. please let us know what you do. welcome to B&B!
I like the loctite idea. I have thought about superglue and binding or clamping the handle while the glue dries - a clamp with rubber cushioning on the jaws would probably be best for fast drying glue. please let us know what you do. welcome to B&B!
Electroplating uses the flow of electricity to move and bind the plating material to the target material. If the target material is non conductive (I can't think of an epoxy that is) the plating will not adhere nor be attracted to the area. There are ways of plating plastics, but the rest of the razor is metal.in my non expert opinion, I don't think it's going to work out.
