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Gibbs Adjustable - Aftermarket parts
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Looks like the link for eBay is broken. Would you mind trying to repost? I just ordered a Yaqi Ultima Stainless and I’m following Subie Shaves advice to get a better spring. He uses a replacement from the Rex Ambassador but they are charging $15 for 1 spring, plus shipping. My goal is to get a very high quality spring, in line with what Rex sources for the Ambassador. Full disclosure, I tried the Ambassador but found it too blade forward / aggressive for me.Of course I can do that
I have seen these springs been described as appropriate for the 'Gibbs' razor:
0.8mmx10mmx15mm 304 Stainless Steel Compression Springs 20pcs | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 0.8mmx10mmx15mm 304 Stainless Steel Compression Springs 20pcs at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!www.ebay.com
They should be great both in terms dimensions and material. I guess the one who suggested these and used them with great succes have actually taken measurements of an original spring from a 'Gibbs' razor and chosen the one closest to the original
As you can see via the link. That seller can provide a whole lot of different springs
Found this on Amazon:
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I think the ones you have found on amazon is the exact same ones, but here is a new link:
0.8mmx10mmx15mm 304 Stainless Steel Compression Springs 20pcs | eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/353966502852?hash=item526a0c33c4&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8ERdeiHPb9GrvJF4PxrNg95u8Ahxax4VGqmXLlFIOjCDXDaoB6BOCKD7cPQT%252FRgm4LjM7qiQmi5SjbmOWLvNZ4xD28y%252FlPpn9n8vzSoV%252BaWL50qPHHzSihIABgRIwyUSzEzHxVTR9znvlY85yHAnR6Z%252Fu%252BmJi01QtzHYOWRoTuAEuP2MO15apXMSGnlV7i1KL17X3%252B0rI1m03P4FoerkcyqA%252Fj5cSJ%252FECzU%252Ff7BDKP0nKqMTjOu6Br35YRYSMTsCC1FVC9Oj8%252F7VKpYhTGVmyzhScPHggoZCD2RLGhkjAkadG89aJhotwhZCa87xdbAMQg%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK
thanks very much! Does anyone know if these are a similar gauge / quality to the Rex springs? I’ll probably wait for the Ultima to actually show up and shave with it before buying the springs!
Ambassador Parts — Rex Supply
These parts can be used as a replacement part for your Ambassador.
www.rexsupplyco.com
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I don't think the spring used in the Rex razor is unique in any way, but I could be wrong. I must admit I'm not informed about the dimensions of the spring used.thanks very much! Does anyone know if these are a similar gauge / quality to the Rex springs? I’ll probably wait for the Ultima to actually show up and shave with it before buying the springs!
Ambassador Parts — Rex Supply
These parts can be used as a replacement part for your Ambassador.
That being said I have used the springs I linked earlier in the Gibbs 'Adjustable' model and the Russian 'Taiga'-razor both with great success.
ordered a set on eBay. If anyone needs 1, happy to PIF
They all use the same spring regardless of what they want you to believe.
The shaft on the centre plate is 8mm and the cavity that holds the spring has an internal dimension of just over 10mm. Its pretty much the strongest spring that will fit without binding.
The shaft on the centre plate is 8mm and the cavity that holds the spring has an internal dimension of just over 10mm. Its pretty much the strongest spring that will fit without binding.
I guess for 12 bux, I’ll have some of these to share with the Gibbs style razor community. Maybe this one is better than what will come in my Yaqi but I suspect you are correct.
I'd love one if you wouldn't mind!
Outside of the Frugal Shaves 3d printed tabs on ebay, are there any other aftermarket ones available? I thought I read somewhere that there was a copper/metal set of tabs someone makes
shoot me a private message with you address
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