Single Ring Old Type Question

What if anything can be done with an old type where the first 5 or 6 threads on the screw post are worn? That means they don't catch or engage right away but it can still be screwed in and tightened down to hold the blade in firmly. Can the screw post be replaced? I'm guessing no but I'm no machinist.

I'd just use some teflon tape. Probably not the best solution, but at least it's an easy one.

Take it to your local jeweler, get him to braze new brass on there and re-thread.

Great. Thanks for the suggestions. I like the idea of taking it to the jeweler. Seems like a more permanent fix.

I am not sure I would want to modify a Single Ring. Using Edgars solution leaves the razor original.

BigFoot said:

I am not sure I would want to modify a Single Ring. Using Edgars solution leaves the razor original.

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Stripped isn't original, and eventually may damage the threads in the barrel.

If some of the threads are stripped, then it seems likely that the rest of them could become stripped over time resulting in an unusable razor. Even if you can argue it isn't original after being fixed, what good is an unusable razor from a collector's standpoint? If it has been braized and rethreaded, I figure it will have more value than if it became completely stripped and unusable. Disagree?

I agree, a broken razor has much less value, some would use it only as a parts razor. I would have it fixed!

I should ask whether you have any idea how much it might cost to rebraize and rethread?

Depends on your local guy. Find someone who does his repairs on site rather than someone who will send it somewhere else to be repaired.

Are we talking about $20, or $50, or more?

Depends on the guy, there's a guy here who has done small things for me for nothing, a happy customer is good for business.

Some will want to make their money today and the heck with tomorrow, check with the small independent type place not the big name jewelers.

there is a thread repair kit at most parts stores that should work wonders.its not like the razors are heirlooms or something.repairs then replating and only you will know.

Thanks for the suggestions. Unfortunately somebody else snagged the razor I was looking to buy.

I don't know if it was the right thing to do or not, but I have a ball end tech with stripped threads. I used a small piece of aluminum foil wrapped around the threads then screwed it into the head, I haven't had a problem with it since. Could this damage the razor?

jerrylee101 said:

I don't know if it was the right thing to do or not, but I have a ball end tech with stripped threads. I used a small piece of aluminum foil wrapped around the threads then screwed it into the head, I haven't had a problem with it since. Could this damage the razor?

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would'nt think so,sounds like you repaired the threads

jerrylee101 said:

I don't know if it was the right thing to do or not, but I have a ball end tech with stripped threads. I used a small piece of aluminum foil wrapped around the threads then screwed it into the head, I haven't had a problem with it since. Could this damage the razor?

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That sound OK to me, but with this or Teflon tape. I would take a good look at it every now and then, to be sure it doesn't start balling up and getting to thick in spots.

I will keep an eye on it. I usually check it whenever I use it.

+1 for this. Sound advice.

nuclearblast said:

I'd just use some teflon tape. Probably not the best solution, but at least it's an easy one.

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