Project idea: Clix open comb conversion

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  1. BigMark83

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    Last edited: Oct 6, 2017
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  2. BigMark83

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    Like watching a car wreck at the race track.
     
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  3. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Probably.
     
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  4. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  5. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

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    As proof of concept, I'm satisfied it works. I bumped one side while Dremeling and knocked out a tooth so had to take out the opposite. But I took off most of my 3 week beard and it held up to the job.

    What I learned,

    1. Without significant reinforcement on the bottom (which I didn't do), the teeth of a plastic head cannot be cut thinly enough to allow for adequate whisker passage between the combs. This one has noticeably more drag than your usual OC but nothing that ruined the shave. I'm as perfectly BBS everywhere I shaved, just as if I'd used a NEW. I'll probably try to slice these teeth in half but it's a tossup whether the bakelite can take going that thin. If it can, it should shave as well as most any other OC. If it can't, oh well.

    2. A metal bottom plate is perfect for doing this. No reinforcement will be needed for you to cut more and thinner teeth well under the blade (which is necessary), once the cleanouts are plugged with solder or whatever. Definitely a simple process which, once mastered, can bring new life and usefulness to many TTO and 3 piece razors.

    (an open comb Blue Tip is an idea)
     
  6. AlDm

    AlDm Well-Known Member

    Ready to show the factory comb from a bakelite razor. Perhaps this is useful for you.
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  7. BigMark83

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    Is the clix metal Zamak or brass ? I've read they are made of Zamak. I wouldn't mind trying a plastic one if that's the case. I've read there equal to a Tech. I'm not a huge fan of the Tech but I'd give that a try.
     
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  8. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    The one I have is thicker and heavier than a Tech head. I assume brass but don't know.
     
  9. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    Looks like Tennessee teeth. HA!
     
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  10. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    This is an interesting concept. Now if I could only find a Dollar Tree razor, I would give it a try.
     
  11. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    PM me, I'll pick one up for ya.
     
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  12. Jim99

    Jim99 Gold Water Shaver

    Hmm... I might take you up on that offer. I'm going to check Big Lots first before I bug you.
     
  13. AlDm

    AlDm Well-Known Member

    [QUOTE = "gorgo2, post: 1327392, участник: 11244"] PM, я подберу тебя за тебя. [/ QUOTE]
    Some messages. For example, as yours. They require additional efforts. But I was able to translate and understand the meaning. )))
     
  14. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

  15. BigMark83

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    It would help more if you quoted the individual you were responding to.
     

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