So once I finally had the basic design I liked it was time to program it. I did the programming yesterday afternoon and this morning. I was able to get all of the head components machined up today. I chose to make this from Aluminum. I am using 6061 T-6. As that is what I have laying around at work. It is also much easier to machine than Stainless.
I still need to make the Bucks to form my springs to shape. I also need to turn up my handle. As for the handle I designed the head to accept standard handles. There will be a #8-32 stud in the head. The handle I have pictured above is the first rough design. I have added a series pf grooves around it for better grip. I am sure that there will a lot more on handle design once I have the first one done. I will need to check how it balances and f it feels right in my hand.
The head I am likely going to need to modify. Once I machined the first one I found the blade stop is not as robust as it probably should be.
I am Glass Bead blasting all of the Aluminum components. I chose to do this as I believe I will be using GunKote for my finish. The textured finish is suggested for Aluminum so you get better adhesion.I really love how that finish looks on razors. I am still undecided on the Brass springs. I could leave them and let them patina or I don't know what. No rush on that.
A little back ground on my thought process on why I chose to make the head the way I did. First and foremost I wanted to be able to clean it. Anybody who has used an old injector knows the are a pain to get clean. The second reason is ease of manufacturing. I like to keep things simple. Over complicated makes for problems. There is an added bonus to my design. This has some adjustability to it. Just by moving the comb forward you can make it a more mild razor.
Anyhow here are my first prototypes hot off the machine.
Tom
Below you can see that the comb has already been blasted. The main body still needs the drilling and tapping done to it for the handle.
Next is the comb sitting in position. Body has not been sanded and blasted yet.
Below is the first spring that serves 2 purposes. It first acts as a ramp to push the main spring up to release the blade. Then once the key is removed and the blade is inlace it adds downward pressure to help keep blade seated on blade stops.
The last picture is the main spring. It too needs to be bent to shape.
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