I actually feel that way about the forums too. I am grateful that TSD is such a welcoming and helpful place. I lurked on all three, but only registered here.
Thanks everyone ! Its awesome how everyone jumps in to help here . The doors open and close fine on the FB, its the adjuster that's stuck. I'm going to look for that post about the baking soda/aluminum foil bath and do both of them. I'll post before and after pics.
Geez. Thats a find. In my area, if I found a stuck adjustable at an antique store for $18... I would quickly throw a balled up twenty at the proprietor, snatch up the razor, and run away cackling madly. Around here it's $100+ Rolls Razors and beat up Gems.
First clean up of both......the ball tech didn't take much......soaked over night in dish detergent, and now soaking in scrubbing bubbles........fat boy giving problems......doors open smoothly but the adjustment ring still stuck.....have it soaking in WD -40 now.
Thanks, didn't really buy them for the cases though, I do have those razors so guess I can use. Just need get the adjustment ring working on FB and ill be happy .
Adjustment ring giving me big troubles. Still can't seam to get unstuck. Guess ill just use it as my guinea pig and tear it apart and see what I can do. I'm sure I'll come across another FB sooner or later.
You might look at an ultrasonic cleaner from harbor freight. Then again boiling the razor in water with just a touch of dish soap may be the answer. http://m.harborfreight.com/ultrasonic-cleaner-3305.html?utm_referrer=direct/not provided
Thanks, ill try the boiling in water. I'm a little to nervous about trying to rip it apart, it's my first fat boy and I'm really hoping to use it soon.