Cheap handle

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by offroad64, Mar 14, 2014.

  1. offroad64

    offroad64 a shoulder to cry on

    Just finished my own Franken razor $4.00 center punch = new handle for my old type Gillette
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  2. RaZorBurn123

    RaZorBurn123 waiting hardily...............

  3. PanChango

    PanChango Not Cute

    Hard to beat for $4. Looks good.
     
  4. offroad64

    offroad64 a shoulder to cry on

    I think it is going to spend some time on the buffing wheel. I don't like the brushed finish.
     
  5. TarheelFXR

    TarheelFXR Member

    I need one of these--that is a great idea. May I ask, where did you get that one or who makes that?
    Any info appreciated,
    T
     
  6. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    Thats a "FANTASTIC" handle offroad64!!!!! How did you do it??:)
     
  7. offroad64

    offroad64 a shoulder to cry on

    El cheapo brass centre punch off of ebay out of China. I took out the tip and ran a 10-32 Right hand tap down the hole instant handle . I don't have a scale but it is at least twice the weight. Tomorrow it is going to spend some time on the buffing wheel I don't like the matt finish.
     
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  8. 178-bplatoon

    178-bplatoon Well-Known Member

    "GREAT" job!!!!
     
  9. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
    Very cool. Show us post-buffing pics.
     
  10. TarheelFXR

    TarheelFXR Member

    I just bought one of these. A thanks and tip of the hat to offroad64.
     
  11. boxerman

    boxerman Active Member

    Way cool.
     
  12. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Nice reuse!
     
  13. JBSharp

    JBSharp Well-Known Member

    Wow, that is ruggedly beautiful. I was casually browsing the forum but that post made me sit up. You've given me some ideas now.
     
  14. TarheelFXR

    TarheelFXR Member

    OK, I need a little help.
    Got the handle, oops punch, and have a cheap tap set. Now I placed the "Head" in my padded shop vise and locked cheap 10/32 into a good screw extractor handle, put a little oil on the tap and victim, ...pushed and turned handle 1/3 turn...no real progress, got weak and decided to ask for any tips in tapping this thing. I've chased a lot of threads but never had to tap anything.

    Would in work to thread it from the inside where body offers some guidance?

    Thanks for the great idea offroad64 and any help from anyone would be appreciated.

    Thanks,
    T
     
    Last edited: Mar 25, 2014
  15. vwp528

    vwp528 Well-Known Member

    Great idea!
     
  16. feeltheburn

    feeltheburn Well-Known Member

    Assuming the hole is the right size but if the tap goes in the hole far enough that a couple of the beginning threads can cut, it should probably work. You just want to start slow and make sure you keep the tap going in straight. Give it maybe 1/8 of a turn and then back it up a bit then another 1/8 turn basically easing forward a little farther each time. You'll probably need to apply some pressure (pushing the tap into the hole) to make the tap to feed at first but once it gets started, it'll feed itself.
     
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  17. TarheelFXR

    TarheelFXR Member

    Thank you I'll give that a try.

    T
     
  18. offroad64

    offroad64 a shoulder to cry on

    :signs011:
     
  19. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

    Supporting Vendor
    I bought his Brass Handle Center Punch at Harbor Freight today for $2.99. I drilled it out and ran a 10-32 tap down it and now I have a great handle, too.
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  20. Rapidray

    Rapidray Well-Known Member

    Very nice...I will be going there Friday and see is at my Harbor Freight.
     

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