It lives! Update on 5-speed toggle that wouldn't adjust

[Bravoure]

Previous thread here

I've been diligently soaking this razor in hot water for about a month now with a little success. I decided to try a different approach and gave it a good, long soaking in penetrating oil. Low-and-behold it now has full movement and works perfectly!

Thank you to all who helped me understand more about this razor, especially Tom whom I had many emails back and forth between. I am overjoyed to have brougth this razor back from the dead and it is now a very prized part of my collection!

For a little photo proof, here's the razor just minutes ago with settings 5/3/1 and the blade gap

 

[Copierguy]

With a fine blend of patience and persistence you defeated the Grim Reaper.

Big time Congrats Sir.

 

[Haiku]

Congratulations! Make sure that you always loosen the silo doors before adjusting though.

 

[Mick]

It is always good to hear the happy endings of stories

 

[bakerbarber]

Awesome save!!

I'm glad you decided not to disassemble it!!

 

[Vickers]

*sniff*

I love stories like this!

 

[Bravoure]

Thanks all! I can't wait to give it a spin tomorrow. Now the next question...do I replate it? Part of me wants it to look shiny and beautiful again. But part of me says no, it is too rare of a piece.

 

[bakerbarber]

Enjoy it for a while.

Getting it replated means it will be gone for a month or two at least.

I don't know the value vs. cost of it. That's for you to decide, but for know you can at least use it.

 

[Bravoure]

Enjoy it for a while.

Getting it replated means it will be gone for a month or two at least.

I don't know the value vs. cost of it. That's for you to decide, but for know you can at least use it.

Indeed. It certainly wouldn't be an immediate thing, partially because funds won't allow it. I just want to actually be able to use the razor and get to know the settings and how they differ from my beloved Fatboy. It will have competition with my Tradere SB coming early next week though.

 

[Copierguy]

Thanks all! I can't wait to give it a spin tomorrow. Now the next question...do I replate it? Part of me wants it to look shiny and beautiful again. But part of me says no, it is too rare of a piece.

Once again Congrats.​

I'll admit right up front that I have a soft spot for this model and Toggles in general.​

These 1-5 models are seen so seldom they almost always command big bucks. Add to that they mark the dawn of the Gillette Adjustable so their historical value is a consideration also. Those two elements, "in my book", tend to come first over twinkle, but that is me. ​

Either way it is your razor and all your efforts have breathed new life into it.

 

[InfernoOrangeSS]

Congrats on getting it back working! It's scary to think someone would have thought it was a broken lost cause and just thrown it away. Good work on reviving it!

 

[celestino]

Congratulations again! Enjoy the Toggle, my friend.

 

[Copierguy]

I can't wait to give it a spin tomorrow.

Well how did it go???

 

[Bravoure]

Well how did it go???

It was fantastic. I kept it at a 3 for my first test and it was everything I hoped it would be. I'm very pleased.

 

[alex2363]

Congrats, I fixed a few members Toggles and took a few of mine apart, i know they are a delicate piece of machinery.

 

[Bravoure]

Congrats, I fixed a few members Toggles and took a few of mine apart, i know they are a delicate piece of machinery.

Really? Do you have some photos to show your process?

 

[alex2363]

Really? Do you have some photos to show your process?

Unfortunately not, his was like 4 years ago. Sorry.

 

[retturn2blades]

I'm not a big fan of replating vintage razors. I like the original to be the original. If I wanted shiny and new looking, I'd buy a new razor. I also detect a little less razor design detail after razors have been replated. Maybe that's from my eyes only, but I see it.

 

[alex2363]

I'm not a big fan of replating vintage razors. I like the original to be the original. If I wanted shiny and new looking, I'd buy a new razor. I also detect a little less razor design detail after razors have been replated. Maybe that's from my eyes only, but I see it.

Jeff, I respect your views. But not all members believe in originality like you do, they prefer to replate so they can use it as if it was new again. If i get a rare razor i would not replate

 

[retturn2blades]

Jeff, I respect your views. But not all members believe in originality like you do, they prefer to replate so they can use it as if it was new again. If i get a rare razor i would not replate

Alex, you keep me honest...thanks bro!