How to remove the red tip?

[Cheese & Bacon]

I've got a Red Tip razor that is in pretty bad condition. I want to part it out for a project is like to try. What is the best way to remove the red TTO knob from the barrel without causing damage to either? Then, what is the best way to reassemble them if I need to?

Thanks

 

[nemo]

It depends on which year it is. 1954-57 has a screw with reverse threads, easy with the correct driver.

 

[Cheese & Bacon]

No i I mean after disassembling the razor. I want to remove the knob from the barrel without damaging it.

 

[imatabor]

The tip is held in by a compression ring just above tip. I had one that the tip (knob) dropped out and I just compressed it again.Some people use a wire and pliers others use a pipe cutter and dull the blade or replace it with a washer. I just used a butter knife and rooled it on a counter top.
Not sure how you would remove it though.

 

[Cheese & Bacon]

So do you think tapping it with a wood dowel rod would remove it without damaging it? That was my plan anyhow, I just wanted a few suggestions from people who have done it before.

Thanks

 

[imatabor]

I want to be clear that I haven't done this or even if it is a good idea but here is a link to taking apart a fatboy including the knob: http://vintagesaws.com/fatboy/fatboy.html

 

[Heespharm]

So do you think tapping it with a wood dowel rod would remove it without damaging it? That was my plan anyhow, I just wanted a few suggestions from people who have done it before.

Thanks

I trie this with a slim and ended up bending the shaft... So be careful