Shimming the Wolfman
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Hannah's Dad
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Sorry, but I don’t really understand your question.
I think he is asking if he could use a washer for a shim.
The answer would be no !
The blade has to be supported the entire length of the blade
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Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
Ouch — I wholeheartedly agree, Steve!
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Quick Q: If I have a 1.15 WR2, and add one shim, do we know the approximate GAP it will lead to? same with 2 shims, etc.
does one shim will make it to 1.25 and 2 shims to 1.35, etc? Just to have an idea what equivalent WR2 per any added shim to my 1.15
Quick Q: If I have a 1.15 WR2, and add one shim, do we know the approximate GAP it will lead to? same with 2 shims, etc.
does one shim will make it to 1.25 and 2 shims to 1.35, etc? Just to have an idea what equivalent WR2 per any added shim to my 1.15
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I think you would need to measure your shims maybe it depends on if you just cut a blade or a piece of plastic.I'm not done it but I was watching couple videos and gathered up some plastic some was .20 mm I think some was .40 mm. that might not be right but that's the way I see it. Was it @loot that used a shim a lot?
I just made 3 shims from DE blades. but i dont know the width of DE Blades.
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Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
Yes, each razor blade shim will add an approximate .10mm to the gap.
Awesome, thanks for that info! I prepared 3 shims just a bit ago. Will start with 2 shims on my next shave.
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Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
Let us know how it went!
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Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
I think it’s important to point out that this experiment enabled my decision to trade my 1.25 for a 1.55. And the 1.55 is wickedly efficient but still very smooth (and comfortable) with a Feather and steep angle of attack.
You are a "bad influence" to me
. Your post made me make another shim (4 total), so I can try a "1.55" version after I try the "1.35 (2 shims)- Thread starter
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Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
Just keep the same steep angle (handle almost parallel to face) and you’ll be fine.You are a "bad influence" to me
This thread has totally jumped the shark. Holy cow. Let’s just get back to shaving fellas.
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Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
I don’t understand your angst. The thread is about shimming for a shave. It’s ALL about shaving.
Additional point: it’s my thread.
Final point: you’re free to not read it.
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Almost missed this thread. My WR1 has never felt great. Too much tug and blade feel so I'm going to try shims next shave. Great idea and thanks!
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Hannah's Dad
I Can See Better Than Bigfoot.
Are you using a sharp(er) blade with a steep angle?
A Feather gives me the best overall experience. I don't think I'm using too steep an angle but It feels like an ABC old style or a New.
3 years ago I wanted a gap similar to the Toggle but back then neither James nor I had a good idea of the number. He thought .48 would be mild but effective. I think it is too mild now that I have tried wider gaps on other razors.
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