How to replace a barrel on a single ring

[Mark1966]

One of the downsides of the baking soda and aluminum method I've discovered is that when you clean some of these old razors you find things you didn't notice before; like that large split down the barrel on one

So I happen to have two Single Rings, one with a split barrel and one with broken teeth. The obvious solution is to remove the barrel and swap them over.

Has anybody done this and are there any hints?

 

[mblakele]

I think the barrel and head are force-fit. It might risk cracking the good barrel, but I would try low heat, or freezing temperatures, to loosen the fit. Once you have the good head and the good barrel ready, you might be able to force-fit them together under low heat, or it might be time for a little epoxy.

That is speculation: hopefully someone who has tried it will speak up.

 

[Mark1966]

Yes, my understanding is that they are force-fit - thus the propensity for cracking.

My thinking was along the low heat route (boiling water rather than direct heat) and epoxy on the reconnection.

Happy to hear from others!

 

[kirk 988]

you arnt going to throw the cap with the broken teeth away are you?

 

[RaiserLiebe]

you arnt going to throw the cap with the broken teeth away are you?

What the heck else do you do with it?

 

[Mark1966]

you arnt going to throw the cap with the broken teeth away are you?

Not if you want it mate!

 

[Mark1966]

No other thoughts or suggestions?

Anybody done this?

 

[Merkur25]

Rap rubber (or some other type of protective cover) over the good barrel of the razor and place it in a vise. Next yank like hell.

I dont see this being that hard to be honest......

 

[Mark1966]

... I dont see this being that hard to be honest......

No, nor do I BUT I want to be cautious for a change rather than rush headlong into something and miss something.

Thanks

 

[bakerbarber]

Stick a wooden dowel or thin tap into the tube. Place the cracked tube in a vice just tight enough to hold it, or hold it really tight with one hand. Put a towel or something underneath and bang the head out from the inside. The head and collar should pop out. I had a crappy Bulldog Old Type that had a messed up blade plate and crooked teeth and a New Improved Big Fellow with perfect teeth and a cracked handle.

Now I have a Bulldog with a new Improved head and a junky Old Type Big Fellow.

I used a tech handle to stick into the handles of the razors and banged like hell until the tops popped out. The tech handle got beat up, but I didn't see any damage to the heads or handles. I held a hammer in one hand and the razor in the other over my lap with a towel draped over my legs to catch the top.

It took some persuading.

 

[Mark1966]

@Bakerbarber

Brilliant idea! I'll give that a run

 

[Tillerman7]

Speaking of single rings...

Question, on average how much is a Gillette single ring DE OC razor be worth? Serial #c210858. Case look decent on outside, the inside lining is ort of beat up. Please advise.


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[Merkur25]

Speaking of single rings...

Question, on average how much is a Gillette single ring DE OC razor be worth? Serial #c210858. Case look decent on outside, the inside lining is ort of beat up. Please advise.


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$1,000,000 dollars MWAAHHAHAHA