Gillette Super Adjustable selector dial jammed

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by JohnInPeoria, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. JohnInPeoria

    JohnInPeoria Member

    (Inspired by BE's thread.)

    I came by one that isn't bound, as such, but will only adjust from 7-9.

    So far it had several turns in an ultrasonic cleaner (with the additive available for those) and an external brushing.

    Will I be wasting my time to go through boiling, vinegar, and the like?
     
  2. JayKay

    JayKay 3000 posts and all I got was this lousy title

    Pretty much yes.
     
  3. boyextraordinare

    boyextraordinare New Member

    I going to give it a mineral oil soak tonight.

    I really hope it'll fix the razor, because I've really loved my 2 shaves with it...

    7-9's a terrible range to be stuck in lol...
     
  4. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    7-9 could be an underclocking, try pushing in the clicking spring with a pen or something and adjust it past the 9, then try it. That is my best guess.
     
  5. JohnInPeoria

    JohnInPeoria Member

    Thanks Rodd!
     
  6. Dr. Mike

    Dr. Mike New Member

    Exactly what I was thinking. I had this problem with a slim a while back, and this little trick of pushing in the spring did the trick. There was a thread describing how to do it, just can't remember if it was here or over across the street.
     
  7. JohnInPeoria

    JohnInPeoria Member

    Thanks again, Rodd and Mike.

    You had it right, this baby works just right, now.

    You're each a credit to the community. :)
     
  8. wchnu

    wchnu Duck Season!

    i was going to suggest a hammer.. oh well..:rolleyes:
     
  9. JohnInPeoria

    JohnInPeoria Member

    ok... Rodd and Mike, you're each a hammer!
     
  10. rodd

    rodd Knotty Boy

    Awesome! I am glad that worked for you!
     
  11. boyextraordinare

    boyextraordinare New Member

    Damn!

    Mine's still in mineral oil...

    Enjoy it. 3-4's all you need.
     
  12. JohnInPeoria

    JohnInPeoria Member

    Thanks for that tip, Kaveh,

    I was told 2-3 was a great starter range with the slim I first bought, though I've often wondered what going higher might produce.
     
  13. boyextraordinare

    boyextraordinare New Member

    Ya, should you get it jammed again, strive for 3-4 =)
     
  14. Dr. Mike

    Dr. Mike New Member

    :eek:To a Super Adjustable? The pinnacle of Gillette safety razor production? Bite your tongue!
    I'd rather be a hammer than a nail. Yes I would. If I only could, I surely would.
    Seriously, though - glad that worked for you. The Super is a great razor.
     

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