Fatboy user error

[imatabor]

Posted a few days ago that I picked up Fatboy and cleaned it up. Decided today that I was going to use it. I put in the blade and set it on 6. The phone rang and about a half hour later returned. I lathered up and started to shave.
I just couldn't believe how aggressive it was . I have used !my slim on 5 and this was way way beyond that. I took it real slow and had to be so careful to keep the angle very shallow.
When I was done I had a great close shave. I rinsed the Fatboy off and looked at the blade and just couldn't believe the blade gap. This wasn't right so I went to open the TTO and noticed it was loose, actually at least a full turn loose. I can't believe I didn't kill myself.
Lesson to all, don't get sloppy and lazy. RESPECT THE BLADE.

 

[thaudout]

I'm still in the market for my first TTO. Is it common for them to loosen up like that? Still working on my technique, so that could be dangerous.

 

[imatabor]

It didn't loosen up, in my confusion I failed to tighten it. We are often advised to loosen the head before adjusting it, and that is what I did. My failure was not tightening it back up.
I have never had one loosen on thier own and the Fatboy actually has a 1/4 turn lock down.

 

[breadstick]

I was about to suggest the final quarter turn. It's amazing how much of a difference it makes.