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Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by PanChango, May 8, 2013.

  1. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    An Upcycled bolt handle. I like it, but it doesn't look overly comfortable. What do you think?

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  2. Williams Warrior

    Williams Warrior Well-Known Member

    Doesn't do a thing for me. I'll pass.
     
  3. DLP

    DLP Well-Known Member

    I would agree. Doesn't look comfortable at all.
     
  4. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Plenty grippy though..:D I wonder.. if those threads were smoothed down..:think002:
     
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  5. gregindallas

    gregindallas Rolls Razor Revivalist

    I think I would prefer the bolt to go thru the base and cap. Then with a std nut under the base and a large wing nut on top of the cap.:D
     
  6. ohpaos

    ohpaos Smiley Provider

    It reminds me a bit of some customs from UFO & Robert Smith (cooncatbob, BRW). I quite like it. Perhaps the bite from the threads could help retrain shavers who apply too much pressure to the skin? :p

    Like slipperyjoe I think something could be done to attenuate the threads without changing the look. I'm curious about the balance-- Would these type of bolts make the razor too "tip heavy"?
     
  7. youngunn

    youngunn Where's my TSD aftershave balm???

    A little too "hipster" for me. Just cuz people can do something, doesn't mean they should.
     
  8. macaronus

    macaronus Sir Nice-a-Lot

    Well, it's different at least. The handle is too hefty for my taste, but I like the idea. Use something entirely different as a handle. Why not?
     
  9. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

    I agree no comfort, but good idea
     
  10. Taipan

    Taipan Well-Known Member

    One of the many pleasures of DE shaving is the aesthetic appeal; that bolt doesn't have any for me.
     
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  11. Sara-s

    Sara-s This Pun for Hire

    Looks more interesting than practical.
     
  12. swarden43

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

    Yep.
     
  13. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    VERY interesting concept...:) The threaded bolt shaft looks like it would give you good grip. Does it? It also seems it would give you great variety in materials(SS,titanium,brass,bronze,aluminum) as well as handle weight and length. You could use a half threaded hex bolt or put a long spacer(either smooth or knurled) over the bolt shaft. You could use just a threaded rod and screw a steel or wooden ball on one end(ball end tech) And all of this could be done pretty inexpensively I would think....My only problem with it as far a regular people go (ie Those of us who aren't mechanical) is how do you drill the hole in the center end of the bolt? That has to be "Damn" difficult!!!:happy088:
     
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  14. DLreno

    DLreno Well-Known Member

    If having to shave with heavy, slippery rubber gloves, it might have merit. Bare handed could be rough. Very creative though.
     
  15. DirtDiver

    DirtDiver Member

    +1 I agree
     
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