Merkur 37C slant modification

[vferdman]

I recently modified my 37C by adding a magnet to the bottom of the handle. I filled the hollow of the knob with some brass rod and a cylindrical magnet from one of those bracelets made of them. The result is 6.7 grams more weight in the handle from the materials and a powerful magnet in the handle to pick up blades off the counter, floor, etc. When they fall they are hard to lift up. I used to use a knife blade or something like that, but then I saw a vintage razor (Red Ring?) with a magnet in the bottom. So, I decided I can't have a Red Ring, but I can have a 37C Ring Shaving characteristics were not effected at all. The heavier handle is nice, but not enough to make any difference. I wish I could make that handle about 20-30 grams heavier...


Here are the pictures.











And here is a short video of how it works

 

[Copierguy]

Thanks for sharing your upgrade, well done.

 

[BigFoot]

Cool

 

[dynagroove]

very cool idea! thanks for sharing.

 

[AABCDS]

I'd never be able to do that!

 

[nemo]

Nice and easy, thanks for the great idea. I may try that on a Super Speed.

 

[Lather]

Cool idea. Is the magnet strong enough to stick the razor on a metal surface?

 

[celestino]

Excellent modification!

 

[PFP_Dad]

How did you remove the handle? If I remember correctly from when I had one these are two-piece models.

 

[cessnabird]

Awesome idea, and it looks great.

 

[dpmtherrien]

Nice idea, thanks for sharing.

 

[Mick]

Magnets in the handle are a great addition/improvement. Bob (cooncatbob) used to put magnets in all of his handles.

How did you remove the handle? If I remember correctly from when I had one these are two-piece models.

The end piece is held in by a compression ring. Just give it a pull and it pops right out. You have to squeeze the ring to get the end piece back in. Not hard to do and helps when doing a thorough cleaning

 

[PFP_Dad]

The end piece is held in by a compression ring. Just give it a pull and it pops right out. You have to squeeze the ring to get the end piece back in. Not hard to do and helps when doing a thorough cleaning

Thanks Turtle, I guess I never tried it.

 

[JCturboT]

Very "Red Ring" like

Jeff

 

[vferdman]

How did you remove the handle? If I remember correctly from when I had one these are two-piece models.

As Turtle explained. I find that compression ring a PIA and just keep it off. Vintage razors of this design were always "3 piece" and it does make it easier to clean, which I like to do after every shave. I just give a light rinse and then I don't have to spend long hours of cleaning once a week. This just keeps the razors clean all the time. Progress has the same system and I have the compression rings removed from those as well. The rings are easy to remove and re-install, so this is a completely reversible thing. I keep all my compression rings in a container. I like using these types of razors as three piece razors. I love the mod as well.

 

[vferdman]

I added a video to the original post. Enjoy!

I think the magnet is strong enough to hang from a metal surface, but I did not try it. It's a very strong magnet. If I were going to design a magnetic hanger I would use two magnets. One in the razor and the other in the hanger with opposite polarity. Then I would be pretty sure it won't fall.

 

[DunEdinRanger]

Nice! Thanks!!

 

[TAM340R]

I m wondering if the magnet is worjking with stainless steels blades///?

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-dont-magnets-work-on

Regards

Tam

 

[vferdman]

I m wondering if the magnet is worjking with stainless steels blades///?

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=why-dont-magnets-work-on

Regards

Tam

Yes, the magnet works on stainless blades. There are many types of "stainless" steel. The one used on your fridge door that is not magnetic and is very different from the steel used in razor blades. I am pretty sure most blades are made of some sort of carbon steel, stainless or otherwise. Non magnetic stainless steel is just not suitable for cutlery. Most of your stainless knives are magnetic as well.


Here are the two stainless blades I could find in my den:

 

[TAM340R]

Yes, the magnet works on stainless blades. There are many types of "stainless" steel. The one used on your fridge door that is not magnetic and is very different from the steel used in razor blades. I am pretty sure most blades are made of some sort of carbon steel, stainless or otherwise. Non magnetic stainless steel is just not suitable for cutlery. Most of your stainless knives are magnetic as well.


Here are the two stainless blades I could find in my den:

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It is clear...thanks

Tam