SE Razor Idea!

[rainman]

I want to use a larger DE handle for some of the older 2 piece Gem and Ever Ready SE razors where the head comes off. To accomplish this I just need a threaded post to insert into a DE handle. I just need to know where to get one of the right post diameter and thread size. I guess I may or may not have to use some kind of adhesive to secure the threaded post but it may hold the razor head firm without it. Any suggestions?

 

[mmack66]

I think there was a thread recently showing that someone had done this very thing.

Here-

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=119780

 

[rainman]

I think there was a thread recently showing that someone had done this very thing.

Here-

http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=119780

Actually this gentleman already had a threaded post from another razor to use. I'm talking another way to get the correct threaded post.

 

[cooncatbob]

I want to use a larger DE handle for some of the older 2 piece Gem and Ever Ready SE razors where the head comes off. To accomplish this I just need a threaded post to insert into a DE handle. I just need to know where to get one of the right post diameter and thread size. I guess I may or may not have to use some kind of adhesive to secure the threaded post but it may hold the razor head firm without it. Any suggestions?

A lot of the Gems use the same #10-32 threads that Gillette DE handle uses.
Just get a piece of #10-32 threaded rod or cut the head off a machine screw, thread it into your DE handle then screw on you Gem head.

 

[rainman]

Hmm...maybe something like this?

http://www.amazon.com/Nickel-Plated-Threaded-Thread-Length/dp/B000FMWUBK


I would like to buy pre-sized pieces. I'll have to look harder!

 

[Gafer]

cooncatbob might be able to help you. He does custom work.

Check out his website and then pm or email him:
http://sites.google.com/site/bobsrazorworks/

 

[rainman]

Thanks. I'll try some trial and error first. If no luck I'll strike a deal with Bob.

 

[cooncatbob]

Just buy a brass 10-32 machine screw and cut the head off with a pair of dykes, it's not rocket science.
I buy the SS threaded rod and cut it into 3/4 inch pieces with a cut off wheel.

 

[rainman]

Just buy a brass 10-32 machine screw and cut the head off with a pair of dykes, it's not rocket science.
I buy the SS threaded rod and cut it into 3/4 inch pieces with a cut off wheel.

Excellent. I knew you could help! I've seen that razor you made in the past.
So 3/4" pieces is good. Is glueing it in needed or will the head hold tight without doing that? I was also thinking about letting the rod run to the bottom of the razor to add weight. Could anything bad happen doing this?

 

[cooncatbob]

Excellent. I knew you could help! I've seen that razor you made in the past.
So 3/4" pieces is good. Is glueing it in needed or will the head hold tight without doing that? I was also thinking about letting the rod run to the bottom of the razor to add weight. Could anything bad happen doing this?

I use the 3/4 inch pieces to attach my knobs to my handles.
1/2 inch would be enough for your needs.
You shouldn't need to glue it, there's enough tension on the threads.

 

[rainman]

It does not work on this one below. I will attempt to thread it to size.