rakhara said:
Gravy said:
Hi, Welcome to TSR!
A replacement Stainless Steel knob for a Merkur Progress would be good. I dont think anyone in the UK currently makes them (only US).
Hi Gravy
Many thanks for your suggestion. Do you have any images of the stainless steel Knob?
First, Welcome to the Forum,
http://www.leesrazors.com/categories/Razors-and-Blades/Safety-Razors/Mergress-Safety-Razors/
Above is a link to the (Mergress) safety razor. It is basically a modified Merkur Progress.
The plastic knob at the bottom is not to everyone's taste, it is however part of the whole base.
The top plate slots in (only one way notch on top plate to triangle on base plate)
The threaded portion (male thread) travels through centre of handle, to a threaded (female) portion which has a wasted part for a split, spring steel washer to retain it in the handle, and the base of this piece includes engraved numbers and the plastic knob.
Not Only is this whole peice replaced with an item with a machined knob, it has to be calibrated to ensure when tightened fully, it can be "backed off" so that the numbers line up with the dot on the handle, and said numbers reflect the blade gap (and so aggression of razor) accurately.
Not a tall order! Take into account that the prices quoted in States include the new pre mod razor which currently retails at £43 and modded one is £75 plus delivery....... For short version.
If you could offer this service for £30 ish, I would be interested....
Is it viable?
Cyril