Schick E3 Modification

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by jimjo1031, Oct 24, 2022.

  1. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    A while ago I sold my Schick G razor that had a rifle case handle. But recently, some of you might remember (@Enrico), in a lot I got a Schick E3 razor head, box and instruction sheet. So I made another handle for it and modified the spring to open like an early E2 for easier cleaning. I'm glad I did because it was really cruddy underneath..............
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  2. Gasman

    Gasman Active Member

    I do like the mod to open the head when you want. Like the other E models. But Im not much on the handle not heing a gun nut. Still, a fine job. If I had a head that needed a new handle i might try to carve out an exotic wood handle.
    Some day.
     
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  3. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    @Jayaruh has made wood replicas of the Schick handle.
     
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  4. jaro

    jaro the dread and the fear

    There is also a 3d printable handle that's a replica of the original handle.. I printed one and its hard to tell its a replacement....
     
  5. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Yeah, that too..........
     
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  6. Frank Shaves

    Frank Shaves Well-Known Member

    Great job! :happy088:
     
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  7. brit

    brit in a box

    very cool Jim.:cool:
     
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  8. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks Guys.
     
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  9. Ijustmissedthe50s

    Ijustmissedthe50s The Warnee

    Looks great as usual Jim…pretty rare to find a razor of this caliber.
     
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  10. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    I was surprised that the original handle wasn't there, considering how it was in really good shape. Well except for the crap inside when I moved the spring.
     
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  11. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Very cool!

    I believe there were a few out there that got something like celluloid rot that destroys the handles.

    :eatdrink047:
     
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  12. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    I think the type E Schick razors had bakelite handles.
     
  13. Jorvaljr

    Jorvaljr Operation Daytona 8000

    I see what u did there
     
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  14. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Well I suppose like any other razor they break when dropped.

    :(
     
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  15. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    that's true
     
  16. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Wonderful job, Jim! Can you please share how you modified the spring so that it opens for cleaning?
     
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  17. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Looks like he ground off one side of the retaining tab/clip. See the second pic.

    Smart idea.

    :)
     
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  18. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    First you have to do a little prying to lift the spring to go past it's stop, first pic, I used a fork because I had it in front of me. Then file or grind down the tab on the right side to look like an early Type 2 spring. Install a blade and move the spring back into position. If it seems a bit loose, open the spring up and put just a little bit of pressure downward to make it tighter.
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  19. wristwatchb

    wristwatchb wristwatch "danger" b

    Thanks Jim. That is very helpful. I will try this on mine. Please don't tell my Bride I'm using her forks to repair my razors. :happy102:
    Sure does. I should have looked more closely. Thanks Enrico!
     
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  20. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    a strong thin screwdriver may be better. all you have to do is lift the spring just enough to go past the tab. of course, I'm open to orders.............
     
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