Black Beauty help

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by Birdie, Nov 13, 2017.

  1. Birdie

    Birdie Active Member

    I picked up a black beauty a few months ago, and while being lost in the excitement I didn't give it a good once over. After getting home with the other razors I had bought as well and began the cleaning process, I found that it would not twist to open up. This thing is stuck good. I have tried a hot bath is dish soap, even soaking in scrubbing bubbles over night. Before I seen it off for a tune up I would like to know that it is worth it. As anyone else had a problem like this they were able to resolve?
     
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  2. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    I've only had one adjustable Gillette with a stuck adjuster. You might try hot water and blue Dawn dish liquid soaks alternating with drops of mineral oil from the top or bottom of the handle. I hear sonic cleaners get the nasty to break loose.
     
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  3. Birdie

    Birdie Active Member

    ill give it a try
     
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  4. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    bring your water to a boil, add Palmolive or Dawn, a good amount, and soak until it cools. Heat liquid to boiling, I prefer microwaves. Repeat several times, working the mechanisms a little at a time, until it fully loosens up.
     
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  5. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    Just remember to take the razor out of the solution before putting said solution in the microwave!
     
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  6. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  7. Linuxguile

    Linuxguile dating an unusual aristocrat

    You can take the little cap off the bottom of the TTO knob to help the water get down in the handle easier too
     
  8. Dansco

    Dansco Well-Known Member

    Believe it or not, metal objects should not harm your microwave if placed into water or a water based solution.

    No sparks. No madness. Try it with a spoon next time you're making cocoa ;)
     
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  9. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    I'll take your word for it, but I'll pass, thank you.
    I'm not one to tempt fate.*
    Just as easy to take the spoon out.

    *Then again, I do drive on New Jersey roadways.
     
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  10. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    About a minute in it shows how to remove the bottom cap.

     
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  11. Dansco

    Dansco Well-Known Member

    Haha I absolutely agree. I was in amazement when someone showed me though.

    A friend with a degree in physics showed me. Unfortunately my understanding is nowhere near deep enough to explain it.
     
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  12. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    It's my understanding that microwaves cannot pass through water.
     
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  13. Dansco

    Dansco Well-Known Member

    Well that would certainly do it!!
     
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  14. blashe

    blashe Well-Known Member

    along with the hot water and soap add little bit of white vinegar, acid tends to break down soap residue
     
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  15. Ijustmissedthe50s

    Ijustmissedthe50s The Warnee

    All great, experienced suggestions! Please let us know how things end up and if anything worked.
     
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  16. Birdie

    Birdie Active Member

    this will give me something to do this weekend. I will keep you posted.
     

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