What is the best way to remove an endcap from a trashed razor so as to attached to a nice razor that has a missing endcap?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
Removing and attaching endcaps
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There have been quite a few posts here about it, but the process is basically to heat the end cap to be removed so as to melt the solder, then to attach it to the new razor with a small dab of epoxy. Polish and voila!
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Thanks much. I was thinking along those lines. However, it's to good to hear it from a pro.
I have used a candle successfully and you might be surprised how fast it flows the solder. You'll get nasty black soot all over the exposed area, but a simple soap scrub and polish brings the plating back to life.
One other thing: once you get the caps off, you'll most likely need to hold it over the flame again to flow the remaining solder that will remain. On mine, I heated it up and after taking it away from the heat, immediately flick and stir the molten solder out of the end cap with a small flat punch or other metal tool, before it cools and hardens again. You may have to do this several times to get a flat, squared surface. Additionally, you might have to gently file the exposed area on the razor to give you a nice surface for which to adhere (I use an emory board, which is plenty rough for solder). All of this is to ensure the cap rests nice and flat and doesn't sit up or is cocked abnormally. Look at a good razor to remind how the cap should rest.
Good luck!
One other thing: once you get the caps off, you'll most likely need to hold it over the flame again to flow the remaining solder that will remain. On mine, I heated it up and after taking it away from the heat, immediately flick and stir the molten solder out of the end cap with a small flat punch or other metal tool, before it cools and hardens again. You may have to do this several times to get a flat, squared surface. Additionally, you might have to gently file the exposed area on the razor to give you a nice surface for which to adhere (I use an emory board, which is plenty rough for solder). All of this is to ensure the cap rests nice and flat and doesn't sit up or is cocked abnormally. Look at a good razor to remind how the cap should rest.
Good luck!
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The procedure was preformed yesterday with great success. The patient is doing well.
Thanks for the good tips and guidance.
Stan
Thanks for the good tips and guidance.
Stan
Glad to hear surgery went well...Pictures?????
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Here are some pre and post photos of the operation. Patient continues to do well. This is my first attempt to post images.
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Would someone give me instructions on how to post images. I am trying to use photobucket. Thanks much.
Here are some pre and post photos of the operation. Patient continues to do well. This is my first attempt to post images.
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Here ya go, pre and post operative
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Thanks for retrieving the photos, but how did you do that? 
I went to the pictures, downloaded them to my computer, then replied to post.
At the top is a little paper clip
Click, browse for the saved photos, upload to B&B
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I prefer to upload rather than hotlink, unless it's a known constant like Achims site.
Some sites will give you a nasty surprise if you hotlink their pictures.
At the top is a little paper clip
Click, browse for the saved photos, upload to B&B
submit reply
I prefer to upload rather than hotlink, unless it's a known constant like Achims site.
Some sites will give you a nasty surprise if you hotlink their pictures.
