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Bob's Razor Works will give you clues and even an answer if you email Bob.
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should that not be 5/16
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AHHHH.....5/16....... a proper measurement...now that I understand
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But what sort of 5/16"? Whitworth? Not fine.Not pipe. Not AF.
Whitworth for British Techs and something American for US Techs?
Talking of Bob - has anyone heard from him recently? He's not answering my email.
Whitworth for British Techs and something American for US Techs?
Talking of Bob - has anyone heard from him recently? He's not answering my email.
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Not had a look at the threads...but my understanding of AF is that it stands for.... American Fine
I'll have a look tomorrow....Its a bit too late now.
I'll have a look tomorrow....Its a bit too late now.
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AF = American Fine, as used in cars a while back, for instance.
I can't remember - doubt I ever knew - it's equivalence to Whitworth but I think in smaller sizes - razors - they are just about, pretty much the same.
I can't remember - doubt I ever knew - it's equivalence to Whitworth but I think in smaller sizes - razors - they are just about, pretty much the same.
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Just had a look at my English,aluminium handled Ball end Tech...and the thread size of that is 3/16ths BSF (British Standard Fine)...I ran a tap down the stem to "prove" the size.......Hope that helps.
If I were making a wooden handle, I'd be inclined to buy a 3\16 tap and some brass tubing of suitable inside diameter,and tap my own thread and make my own inserts....using Araldite to fix the inserts in place....Its an option.
If I were making a wooden handle, I'd be inclined to buy a 3\16 tap and some brass tubing of suitable inside diameter,and tap my own thread and make my own inserts....using Araldite to fix the inserts in place....Its an option.
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I have a wooden handled, Tech headed Bob's razor. I'm guessing that the amount of brass in the handle to give heft and balance is greater than brass tubing would supply - even heavy gauge tubing. I think he referred to it as an 'ingot' - brass rod drilled and tapped.
I measured it, it is a 10-32. Unless you put an insert in wood, you will never achieve this thread pitch. That is also an odd size for wood inserts so i wish you luck! you may have to make them for yourself. I am not sure how much access you have to taps ,and a vise or a lathe. Good luck!
Goldcrest good point, does he have an American or British tech?
Good point! I wonder if he has an American or British TECH!
Goldcrest good point, does he have an American or British tech?
GOLDCREST said:
Good point! I wonder if he has an American or British TECH!
ishmael said:
You gents are confusing me. A 10-32 (#10 bolt, with 32 TPI pitch SAE Fine) insert is available:Brass 10-32 insert
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I suspect that is GOG's homework all done for him!
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Bechet45 said:
How right you are :icon_lol: . Should have come back earlier, I found the sizes on another site, and correct they are 10-32 and 5m x 0.8 for the modern razor thread. Apparently you ignore the 10 before the 32, don't ask me why I've yet to find out why. The thread is 3/16 x 32tpi not checked yet, but I think it may be equivalent to a cycle thread.
Have already ordered some taps to cut my own threads, so will have a play when I can find the time. :icon_rolleyes:
Many, many thanks for all the help guy's, but no doubt I will be back for more advice as time goes on. This shaving lark can be addictive!