English Aristocrat 66 and Rocket Repair

I recently came across not one but two UK razors that were in pieces. Well, the Aristocrat #66 was in pieces and the Rocket had a damaged end cap which needed replacing, so required a strip down.

I thought the information below may be of help to some of you guys.

These razors are assembled by fitting all of the pieces together, adjusting, then crimping the baseplate to the top of the handle tube from inside the open doors of the razor. The US Super Speeds and other UK Aristocrats etc. are assembled using a screw that is fitted inside the TTO Knob, so this is a very different method.

Hopefully the images below help as it's quite difficult to explain.

If your baseplate spins or is wobbly on this type of razor, the last two images may help you rectify

I replated each component of the Rocket before assembling as it was quite brassed.

Razors in pieces


Held in a vice with soft jaws after assembly and adjustment of the TTO



Crimped using a small punch at points marked



Back to working order



Best wishes

Dave

Dave, it is great to hear from you!!! I hope things are going well for you down under.

Glad you are still working your magic. Very nice.

Well done!

Thanks! I've subscribed for future reference but I hope I'll never need it.

Great job, looks good! Still using that Aristocrat you nickel plated for me when you were residing in England.

Nice work.

Seems to be a common issue with England made TTO razors.

Nice fix! [emoji106]

Well done, Dave!

OUTSTANDING!! Congratulations!

Nice to see you back Dave!

Nice work!