The 'Fergiebilly' Shim

[grarea]

I'll test it with my french Louis too at some point.

I only have a Heljestrand anyway.

 

[wintoid]

Interested in testing

Feel free to add yourself if you want one, we're only talking about the cost of postage...

 

[wintoid]

I tried it in the French Louis and it worked fine. I don't think that particular razor really needs a shim, personally, but the shim fit with no problems.

I've changed my mind about increasing the size of the post, but I think additional posts to fit in the notches at the sides of the GEM blade would be an improvement.

 

[Nathan]

Would this work on a 1912? If so would like to try.

 

[Fergiebilly]

Would this work on a 1912? If so would like to try.

No..It Wont..The Lather Catchers or French Hoe SEs Need More Shimming than a 1912..

Billy

 

[Nathan]

Thanks, I have a 'Fergie' Shim already in mine. This just looks a bit more made to measure than half a spine.

 

[Fergiebilly]

Thanks, I have a 'Fergie' Shim already in mine. This just looks a bit more made to measure than half a spine.

Anything can be used as a Shim..The Reason I Reiterated the Gem Spine as a Shimming Method because its Correct without Folks having to Measure it..The Gem Spine Method is a Wee Bit of Farfing about but its Exacting & True..

Billy

 

[Redfisher]

When I do this with my 1914 the spring tension from the cap just flattens out the blade anyway. Maybe I don't understand how this should work.

 

[Fergiebilly]

When I do this with my 1914 the spring tension from the cap just flattens out the blade anyway. Maybe I don't understand how this should work.

Nah..The Spring is Only Sprung Upon the Near Edge of the Blade..The Spine to the Middle of the Blade is Not Effected because I have looked at that..The Spring Does not Alter the Shape of the Blade..

Billy

 

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Is this still happening @wintoid? The thread went quiet and I'm really interesting in trying and hearing more about the 3D shim!

 

[wintoid]

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Sure, just been really busy and frankly forgot Getting old. I was hoping to get my mate to modify the design slightly, but perhaps I'll just print a few and send them out.

 

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Beauty! I'm in

 

[riverrun]

I completely forgot that I no longer have a razor this would fit... D'oh... Pity...

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[JohnnyO]

Oh you rascals, finally got round to despining a GEM today, so will try the infamous " Billy Shim " in the morning, all being well. Talk about enablers ...

JohnnyO. o/

 

[Lord Fatboy]

Wish I'd found this 6 months ago! I always thought the original instructions must have been right about the angle, and wondered why it didn't work. Looking at my 3 old "British Made Star" blades (came with SE purchases), I can see how much thicker the spine is, and the blade heavier all round. I'll - eventually - need to get some chrome ox and balsa to strop 'em. Cheers @Fergiebilly They won't be needed in Micromatic types, but what about the Featherweights..?

 

[Fergiebilly]

Wish I'd found this 6 months ago! I always thought the original instructions must have been right about the angle, and wondered why it didn't work. Looking at my 3 old "British Made Star" blades (came with SE purchases), I can see how much thicker the spine is, and the blade heavier all round. I'll - eventually - need to get some chrome ox and balsa to strop 'em. Cheers @Fergiebilly They won't be needed in Micromatic types, but what about the Featherweights..?

The Later Gem Models..

The Micromatic Family Trio & the Gem G Bar & Gem Featherweight..These were all designed to take a Current Gem Blade and the Gem Push Button or Gem Contour as Well..Not Shown here..

Billy