TARMAX Injector Pass around

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  1. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Yes, doctor put me on a muscle relaxer along with other instructions such as alternating heating pad and ice packs. Soaks in the tub with epsom salt. Yesterday was a bear but today I feel a little better and looser.
     
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  2. Lancre

    Lancre Well-Known Member

    Good to hear.
     
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  3. hins2jw0

    hins2jw0 Well-Known Member

    Try Lidoderm patches too and make sure that you’re taking NSAIDS around the clock (if no contraindication obviously and not on chronic anticoagulation ). Ice and heat can do wonders… too few people use these simple methods of treatment.

    Just a silly ER doc trying to help .

    Josh


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  4. Ron R

    Ron R Well-Known Member

    Hope your on the Mend Jody, I get sore backs seldom but the last one took some time to rebound. A good Posture in a chair helped the most for my self to rebound.
     
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  5. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

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  6. Dave in KY

    Dave in KY On second thought, Buttercup

    Sorry to hear of your woes Jody but glad you're on the mend :happy088:
     
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  7. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Who is next to receive the SE? @jimjo1031 ? I'm ready to mail it out tomorrow.
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  8. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

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  9. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Yes sir, the SE is in transit to Jim.
     
  10. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    Where is the injector?
     
  11. hins2jw0

    hins2jw0 Well-Known Member

    Sorry I have it. It’s packaged / addressed and in my jeep. I’ve been working 12 hours a day and haven’t made it to the PO. It’ll be mailed tomorrow or Thursday. I promise.

    Josh


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  12. SlimGem

    SlimGem Well-Known Member

    I believe it's coming to me.
     
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  13. SlimGem

    SlimGem Well-Known Member

    Hi Tom, Josh will skip shipping the injector to me since I will be traveling for work for the next two weeks. Maybe I can be the last victim?
     
  14. hins2jw0

    hins2jw0 Well-Known Member

    Should the Injector go to @Jayaruh for now?

    Josh


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  15. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    send to @SlimGem please.
     
  16. hins2jw0

    hins2jw0 Well-Known Member

    Okay, will do . In the mail today.

    Josh


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  17. SlimGem

    SlimGem Well-Known Member

    SOTD 11.6.21
    Soap: Catie's Bubbles - La Terre Verte
    Razor: Tarmax Injector
    Post-shave: Fine - Santal Absolute

    The TARMAX Injector Adjustable by @twhite
    After a unique experience with the TARMAX SE, I have been eagerly awaiting my turn with the Injector version of the TARMAX. The razor arrived yesterday, and I just had to put it to the test.

    The TARMAX Injector is a variation of the SE version and therefore carries a very similar design. I'll skip the details on the specs and design geometry since all that I described in the SE applies to the injector version. There are some differences worth mentioning here. The machining on the blade clamp is simply excellent. The two index tabs for the blade are machined to extremely high precision, and I think I know why. There aren't any blade stops on the cap or base for the back/spine of the blade to make contact with, so, the tab precision is needed to maintain consistent blade exposure. Instead of adding a blade stop on the cap, Tom removed extra material under the cap the thickness of the blade leaving only a small heel at the back where the cap makes contact with the base. This clever method creates a pivot point which results in a very positive clamping of the blade. Once clamped, the cap and base appear to be a solid single piece of aluminum. The corners have a smooth finish and don't feel sharp at all. Overall, a very nice fit, and finish but with all the characteristics of Tom White's machining skills.

    The shave took longer than usual, and that's simply because I was enjoying and experimenting with the razor. I tried different settings and slightly different angles and came to the conclusion that because of the cap design and position of the safety bar, the TARMAX Injector is a very forgiving razor with great performance in almost every setting. And you definitely get the feedback that tells you if the angle needs some correction. A BBS and pleasant shave for sure.

    I'm looking forward to one more shave with this razor tomorrow, and then it will be on its way to @DaltonGang since I will be hitting the road for some time and don't want to over-extend my turn. I'm really glad I had the opportunity to try one more of Tom White's many razor creations. Mr. White, take a bow, Sr.
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  18. DaltonGang

    DaltonGang Ol' Itchy Whiskers

    Sorry fellows. I will have to bow out of this pass around. I will be out of town, on and off, for a while.
     
  19. SlimGem

    SlimGem Well-Known Member

    SOTD 11.8.21
    Soap: Fine - Santal Absolut
    Razor: TARMAX Injector
    Post-shave: Fine - Santal Absolut

    The TARMAX Injector Adjustable by @twhite
    I had an enjoyable two-pass shave in the mid-setting with minor touch-ups on the mild setting (2). And again, the TARMAX performed as expected. Very maneuverable and easy to hold. No problem getting under the nose. This is a fun little razor and the range of settings sure adds to the experience. Compared to the SE version, I would have to say that this one provides a more pleasant experience. But that might have more to do with the injector blade. The razor is on its way to I believe the last victim. Thanks again Tom @twhite for setting up this pass-around and for your contributions to the hobby.
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  20. twhite

    twhite Peeping Tom

    Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully it will give you some inspiration to create one of your fantastic razors. This time using injector blades.
    Tom
     
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