Im looking for suggestions on this issue with my D-3 red dot Fatboy. Ive had this razor for a while and have noticed that it seems to periodically get harder to open and close. Ive been able to remedy this with applications of mineral oil to the top and bottom of the handle shaft, which results in smooth opening and closing. Now, however, the problem seems to have become more serious.
The razor has become very difficult to lock down for the final tightening of the silo doors. By very difficult I mean that I have to hold the razor head in a towel and really twist hard to open and close it into the lock-down position. The resistance to opening and closing at this point seems to have dramatically increased. There is no resistance to its opening and closing before the lock-down twist. I did the usual application of mineral oil yesterday but it did nothing to make the lock-down twist easier.
I really like this razor and dont want to jeopardize its many future years of shaving life. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
jim
The razor has become very difficult to lock down for the final tightening of the silo doors. By very difficult I mean that I have to hold the razor head in a towel and really twist hard to open and close it into the lock-down position. The resistance to opening and closing at this point seems to have dramatically increased. There is no resistance to its opening and closing before the lock-down twist. I did the usual application of mineral oil yesterday but it did nothing to make the lock-down twist easier.
I really like this razor and dont want to jeopardize its many future years of shaving life. Your suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
jim