Helps about a Gillette slim not functioning

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If there any body who can helps me wether its ok to bid on this razor which as the owner says one morning
"it just fell apart"


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[mikelz777]

I would pass on the deal. I know the old Fatboys had an end cap on the handle that could be screwed on and off but I don't think that was ever a feature on the Slims. I think their end cap was machined on and couldn't be removed. Most likely that is what fell off and now there's nothing to hold the razor together. I'm not a machinist but I would guess that the only way you'll be able to get this razor to hold together is something that is beyond most peoples capabilities.

 

[zombiemann]

I wouldn't bother personally. There are plenty of Slims out there in perfect working order.

 

[Haegar]

If you love tinkering this is your razor because you don't even have to take it apart which I believe is the hard part - second to reassembling of course - when restoring adjustables.

 

[amishmotorboat]

I would buy it. After you put the doors back on, insert the spring in the knob. The cap on the end has a crimp that looks like it failed for this guy. Use a needle nose pliers to crimp it back onto the shaft and you should be good to go.

 

[Lakebound]

I would pass on it personally.

Frank

 

[Slash McCoy]

I wouldn't bid over $5 for it. Plenty of whole, functional Slims out there and not too expensive either. Why bother with a basket case?

 

[alex2363]

If there any body who can helps me wether its ok to bid on this razor which as the owner says one morning
"it just fell apart"


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Here are some links to give you an idea

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/197072-Slim-Disassembly-Documentary

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/46559-How-To-Late-Fatboy-and-Slim-disassembly


http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/320693-Slim-adjustable-internals-and-disassembly