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jimjo1031 · Jan 3, 2020

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TAWW just moved to the top.

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Or shorten it to WWW. White's Whisker Whacker

richgem · Jan 3, 2020

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TAWW just moved to the top.

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Nonsense!

jmudrick · Jan 3, 2020

Looks great Tom!

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SharptoothC · Jan 3, 2020

Looks great! The Adjustomble Razor!

What in Tomnation is THAT?

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kjbarth · Jan 3, 2020

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A short lead in to this project.

For the past few months I have been fascinated with Adjustable razors. I have all the standard Gillette’s. Fat Boy, Slim and both the long and short handled Black Beauties.

A few months ago I picked up a Progress. This is a really cool razor that shaves great for me.

So I have been seeking out other Adjustable’s. I saw pictures of the Mikron’s. I was instantly smitten with the hefty look and deco design. Unfortunately they are way out of my price range.

So a few weeks ago. I decided to try making my own. Getting in contact with Jeff @jmudrick he was quickly able to get me a schematic of the Mikron.

I began studying that and my Progress. I went about doing my take on them. I wanted to address the slop that is inherent in the Progress. I settled on two posts to do the aligning.

I also wanted to have as few pieces as possible. So I came up with a different way to hold the movable base plate. Now I have no idea how good this will work mind you. But it is very simple and requires little work.

I used the Progress method of holding the adjuster knob. That is using a tension bushing. Simple and very effective.

There will be 10 components total. So this was very quick to make so to speak. It took 8 hours to design and program. Then another 8 hours to machine the components.

I am currently waiting for the spring and flat head screws to arrive.

You may notice in the picture with the cap. The center threaded bar is too large to allow a blade to fit. All I had was 1/4” stock and I forgot to bring a blade to check clearance. A very stupid move on my part.

I will correct this Monday. Hopefully I I can get the bung unscrewed from the cap without wrecking it.

I still need to add the beauty grooves to the knob. I first need to put it together with a blade to find the full closed position. Then I can mark it to have it align with the grooves on the handle. At that time I will engrave some numbers, 1-6.

It will have 2 full turns of adjustment. Fully closed will be very mild. One full turn open should be the sweet spot. Then adjust accordingly. At least that is my hopes.

The razor weighs in at a whopping 164 grams. Approximately 3-3/4” total length. The handle is on the large diameter 5/8”.

The hardest part will be finding a ridiculous name for it. As you may know. I tend to give my creations stupid names.

Anyhow here are a few pictures of it fresh off of the machine.

Thanks for looking.
Tom

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Nice work Tom

- Ken

brit · Jan 3, 2020

kjbarth said: ↑

Nice work Tom

- Ken

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Norcalnewb · Jan 3, 2020

twhite said: ↑

A short lead in to this project.

For the past few months I have been fascinated with Adjustable razors. I have all the standard Gillette’s. Fat Boy, Slim and both the long and short handled Black Beauties.

A few months ago I picked up a Progress. This is a really cool razor that shaves great for me.

So I have been seeking out other Adjustable’s. I saw pictures of the Mikron’s. I was instantly smitten with the hefty look and deco design. Unfortunately they are way out of my price range.

So a few weeks ago. I decided to try making my own. Getting in contact with Jeff @jmudrick he was quickly able to get me a schematic of the Mikron.

I began studying that and my Progress. I went about doing my take on them. I wanted to address the slop that is inherent in the Progress. I settled on two posts to do the aligning.

I also wanted to have as few pieces as possible. So I came up with a different way to hold the movable base plate. Now I have no idea how good this will work mind you. But it is very simple and requires little work.

I used the Progress method of holding the adjuster knob. That is using a tension bushing. Simple and very effective.

There will be 10 components total. So this was very quick to make so to speak. It took 8 hours to design and program. Then another 8 hours to machine the components.

I am currently waiting for the spring and flat head screws to arrive.

You may notice in the picture with the cap. The center threaded bar is too large to allow a blade to fit. All I had was 1/4” stock and I forgot to bring a blade to check clearance. A very stupid move on my part.

I will correct this Monday. Hopefully I I can get the bung unscrewed from the cap without wrecking it.

I still need to add the beauty grooves to the knob. I first need to put it together with a blade to find the full closed position. Then I can mark it to have it align with the grooves on the handle. At that time I will engrave some numbers, 1-6.

It will have 2 full turns of adjustment. Fully closed will be very mild. One full turn open should be the sweet spot. Then adjust accordingly. At least that is my hopes.

The razor weighs in at a whopping 164 grams. Approximately 3-3/4” total length. The handle is on the large diameter 5/8”.

The hardest part will be finding a ridiculous name for it. As you may know. I tend to give my creations stupid names.

Anyhow here are a few pictures of it fresh off of the machine.

Thanks for looking.
Tom

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Looks like a terrific project, Tom!

RyX · Jan 4, 2020

There you go again Tom @twhite!

(Subscribed and curious how it passes the testing phase)

Primotenore · Jan 4, 2020

Fabulous work.

mayer57619 · Jan 4, 2020

As with all your razors...amazing work Tom (@twhite)

Justin

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PLANofMAN · Jan 5, 2020

It's fluffy.

Nice razor, Tom.

twhite · Jan 6, 2020

Tonights Shave first go.

Fully closed gap

One turn open. This is the setting I used.

I am still waiting for the correct spring. I found one that is a bit too long and strong. But it works.

The shave was right where I had hoped it would be. This will be setting 6. One full turn opened. I tried it opened more. It was ok. I did my first 2 passes on 6 days growth. Great reduction. The third pass I dialed it all the way down. It gave a really nice finish pass.

I ended up with a DFS. The shave was smooth with no feedback from my Aluminum block.

Next up is fully disassemble and sand and polish. I plan on gun kote black and bare brass on the finish. I will lacquer the brass. I still need to engrave numbers.

Tom

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Jim99 · Jan 7, 2020

twhite said: ↑

Tonights Shave first go.

Fully closed gap

One turn open. This is the setting I used.

I am still waiting for the correct spring. I found one that is a bit too long and strong. But it works.

The shave was right where I had hoped it would be. This will be setting 6. One full turn opened. I tried it opened more. It was ok. I did my first 2 passes on 6 days growth. Great reduction. The third pass I dialed it all the way down. It gave a really nice finish pass.

I ended up with a DFS. The shave was smooth with no feedback from my Aluminum block.

Next up is fully disassemble and sand and polish. I plan on gun kote black and bare brass on the finish. I will lacquer the brass. I still need to engrave numbers.

Tom

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Tom, very cool! How was it going around the nose? The finish you’re planning should look very nice. I can’t wait to see the finished product.

twhite · Jan 7, 2020

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Tom, very cool! How was it going around the nose? The finish you’re planning should look very nice. I can’t wait to see the finished product.
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Nose is not bad about average as DE’s go. With any motivation I will coat it this weekend. I have another razor I have to coat for a member.

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Drygulch · Jan 7, 2020

Wow. That is a beast. The combs from the side look kind of like a twisted up handlebar mustache. Don't know if you could work with that for a name or not.

Jim99 · Jan 7, 2020

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Wow. That is a beast. The combs from the side look kind of like a twisted up handlebar mustache. Don't know if you could work with that for a name or not.
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The handlebar adjustable razor = THAR

twhite · Jan 7, 2020

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The handlebar adjustable razor = THAR
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Good one. I might just go with TAR
Tom’s Adjustable Razor

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Bizoo · Jan 7, 2020

Amazing project!! I am eager to see it completely finished.

Jim99 · Jan 7, 2020

H-BAR = handle-bar adjustable razor

Jim99 · Jan 7, 2020

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Good one. I might just go with TAR
Tom’s Adjustable Razor

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That also sounds good!