It's a simple process to repair the handle, I did it following a guys example on the Internet. All you need is some 8mm brass tubing, epoxy resin, finegrit sandpaper, wooden spring clothes pegs, 2 g-clamps and about 15 - 30 mins.My first old type
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lots of plating loss, a massive crack in the handle (not visible in the above photo) and a missing blade case, but it's cased and the teeth are all straight. Thanks to Mr Razor I think it's a 20's 'Brownie' set, although the lining is a different colour to the example on his site.
I have a threaded handle can it be repaired? It's only a cheapy.It's a simple process to repair the handle, I did it following a guys example on the Internet. All you need is some 8mm brass tubing, epoxy resin, finegrit sandpaper, wooden spring clothes pegs, 2 g-clamps and about 15 - 30 mins.
Not sure... Post some picturesI have a threaded handle can it be repaired? It's only a cheapy.
Not sure... Post some pictures
Have tried but phone won't let me reduce photo size. Basically after 1shave I took head and plate off to clean them. Putting handle back on it threaded and will not tighten. Cheap tat.I have a threaded handle can it be repaired? It's only a cheapy.
Well you could try filling with epoxy then re drill and tap.A-ha screenshot to reduce pic size.View attachment 42041
Both good ideas. Yes the thread in the brass handle has gone. I may have a play with it. I was thinking chemical metal and drill and tap. Then again it's a cheapy.Well you could try filling with epoxy then re drill and tap.
I also saw a guy on YouTube use superglue and bicarbonate of soda to make a hard compound that he could file down... Otherwise.... I'm not sure....
Are you sure it's the female part of the thread that's gone not the male part?