Check the OCtober thread. [emoji12]I didn't see pictures so it didn't happen.
I'll post better pics tomorrow, in the same thread.
Gillette NEW Disassembly/Reassembly w/ before and after photos
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I'll post better pics tomorrow, in the same thread.
Using imatabor's tutorial, can you disassemble it and take some pictures of the Canadian #77?
In the pics in other thread, it looks like you may have already applied some DHMO ...
I will for sure.
Really, that pic is crappy and almost looks like it has no plating left ... it's not like it's new either ...
but its plating is still half decent, except for the top cap.
You must have gotten a defective one... 
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I feel it is my responsibility as the OP to dispose of the many faulty NEWs that are out there. Please send these rejects to me.
This is just another service I am will to do.
This is just another service I am will to do.
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Hey, I've seen this photo in your listing on eBay.
I've been using post-it notes attached to each of the three pieces to keep track of the order of assembly, but it is difficult to keep them dry enough while using the razor to shave. As soon as I rinse it, at least one falls off in the sink and then it's back to square one again and revisiting the tutorial of the OP. I may just forget the whole thing and go TTO but, then there's the whole "which way to tighten, which way to loosen" thing.
Oh yeah, that's a whole different ball game there. Imatabor would have to start a new thread outlining the proper direction for the TTO style razors. I'd certainly subscribe to it!
You guys definitely need a hobby!!!!!!
Looks OK to me. Put a blade in and go to town! Just make sure you use the correct shaving angle ...
Here's the somewhat decent pics. The big difference is mostly the different handle and instead of patent #s we see the dates.
The corner tabs are very similar to the English NEW with this base plate, they shave very similarly too.
Enough now, before I turn this into a serious thread ...
Very nice example of an extremely rare razor!
Just to summarize, it is a US-style NEW baseplate, with English-style top cap and handle, that was made in Canada. And it's set number, #77, was used in England, Canada, and Australia. That covers most of the English-speaking world (where Gillette made razors).
I almost forgot that. Yes the handle is the same shape as this English one, that came with the Flat Bottoms. But it's slightly larger, much sturdier and obviously heavier.
Interesting too is that the Canadian supposedly predates the Flat Bottoms which I believe were made in the 40s, while the Canadian must have been produced mid 30s or so.
I'm glad you posted those comparison pics of the handles. I assumed your Canadian 77 handle was identical to the English handle. Clearly, it is much beefier.
Thanks for the pictures! That looks like the perfect handle for me.
Now I know what I'm after.
PS. Oh, and I need to find two cases - one to send your way, right?
Now I know what I'm after.
PS. Oh, and I need to find two cases - one to send your way, right?
Thanks for the pictures! That looks like the perfect handle for me.
Now I know what I'm after.
PS. Oh, and I need to find two cases - one to send your way, right?
Yup, I DEFINITELY need one of those cases ... More pics here btw ...
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showth...r-favorite-Gillette-NEW?p=6776287#post6776287
threadjack much?
Back to the original topic. This morning I tried using the OP's tutorial to disassemble my Gillette NEW but I ran into the serious and seemingly insurmountable problem that I apparently don't have one.
What is the procedure in this situation?
Back to the original topic. This morning I tried using the OP's tutorial to disassemble my Gillette NEW but I ran into the serious and seemingly insurmountable problem that I apparently don't have one.
What is the procedure in this situation?
threadjack much?
Back to the original topic. This morning I tried using the OP's tutorial to disassemble my Gillette NEW but I ran into the serious and seemingly insurmountable problem that I apparently don't have one.
What is the procedure in this situation?
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/forumdisplay.php/11-Shaving-Mall-Buy-Sell-Trade
I did try this with my Merkur 23C, and also with a RazoRock Mission. While I cannot verify the technique for a Gillette NEW, it worked quite fine with said razors. (The motion may seem a bit awkward the first couple of times, but rest assured that your razor will separate in quite the same way as with OP's twisting of the handle.)
Now, obviously I cannot guarantee this technique for the NEW, but I read someone claiming that the disassemble/reassemble guide is adaptable for all 3 piece razors. (If anyone would be willing to donate me a NEW, I'd let you know for sure if it works.)
Living in the northern part of this world, I have full access to nonwet water most of the year, and so I've been able to experiment a bit. While this nonwet water (or "solid water" as I've heard someone call it) appears to be different from wet water, I found that it's attributes become very similar when you heat the nonwet water. What I do first is to bring the nonwet water to boiling temperature, and then wait for about 5 minutes to let it stabilize. Then it can be used just like I would normally use wet water.
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