This is where I started:
A new qshave futur clone, and two lumps of metal, aluminum and brass.
All the machining was done on a 1947 South Bend 9A. No electronics, no dividing head. I mentioned in my intro that I have been a hobby gunsmith for over 30 years. The handle is made to the same dimensions as I currently use for a muzzle brake for a centerfire rifle. My idea was to create a bottom adjust futur clone. The machining is kind of like sculpting, you start with a lump of metal, and remove everything that doesn't look like the finished product.
Before I assemble the parts, the next slide shows how to really firm up your clone. Notice the two pieces of shim stock in the pic. One goes around the smooth machined part on the head, just above the threads, one goes around the spring. These two pieces of .004" shim stock take up the slop in the tolerances in the head. Makes a big difference in the feel of the shaver. You can use brass or stainless.
The brass shims are visible on the following partial assembly. The handle is secured to the head with JB Weld, as is the knurled base for the adjusting rod, and the brass bearing on the base of the handle.
Partial Assembly (almost there...)
And finally...
All the parts are either aluminum or brass. Any exposed zamak was encapsulated in JB Weld.
I guess I should name the critter...
FatFut?
"SS" (shooter's special)?
A new qshave futur clone, and two lumps of metal, aluminum and brass.
All the machining was done on a 1947 South Bend 9A. No electronics, no dividing head. I mentioned in my intro that I have been a hobby gunsmith for over 30 years. The handle is made to the same dimensions as I currently use for a muzzle brake for a centerfire rifle. My idea was to create a bottom adjust futur clone. The machining is kind of like sculpting, you start with a lump of metal, and remove everything that doesn't look like the finished product.
Before I assemble the parts, the next slide shows how to really firm up your clone. Notice the two pieces of shim stock in the pic. One goes around the smooth machined part on the head, just above the threads, one goes around the spring. These two pieces of .004" shim stock take up the slop in the tolerances in the head. Makes a big difference in the feel of the shaver. You can use brass or stainless.
The brass shims are visible on the following partial assembly. The handle is secured to the head with JB Weld, as is the knurled base for the adjusting rod, and the brass bearing on the base of the handle.
Partial Assembly (almost there...)
And finally...
All the parts are either aluminum or brass. Any exposed zamak was encapsulated in JB Weld.
I guess I should name the critter...
FatFut?
"SS" (shooter's special)?
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