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Cincinnatus Razor Handle and A Question 03-07-2017, 01:05 PM
Dieseld Great first handle there!... 03-07-2017, 01:53 PM
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    I am taking a machinist course for the fun of it and I always wanted to learn this skill. We had two projects in class and after that we could make our own projects.

    I decided I would make a razor handle for a Maggard's slant head. Below is the result - again this is a first try and I tried to stick to a basic design for now. I originally was going to make it in brass but the material didn't show up in time so I grabbed a piece of aluminum. I am going to try my hand at anodizing but it is usable for now.

    My question is for anyone else out that that has machined a handle. The Maggard's head uses a 10-32 thread. Does anyone know if the other razors use the same thread or are the different companies using different threads?

    I shave with straights but keep my DE's for those days I am rushed to get out the door.

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    Great first handle there!
    Can't help you with the rest
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    From what I have read, you are pretty safe using #10-32 threads for a DE razor handle. There is a metric thread too that is similar M5X0.8.

    http://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/...razors.269503/

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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    From what I have read, you are pretty safe using #10-32 threads for a DE razor handle. There is a metric thread too that is similar M5X0.8.

    http://www.badgerandblade.com/forum/...razors.269503/

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    Thanks - that really helps. I only have two Maggard's heads on my modern DE's but haven't checked out my old Gillette's. After switching to straights I haven't really looked at acquiring any more DE's like Wolfman or ATT so I have no idea there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cincinnatus View Post
    Thanks - that really helps. I only have two Maggard's heads on my modern DE's but haven't checked out my old Gillette's. After switching to straights I haven't really looked at acquiring any more DE's like Wolfman or ATT so I have no idea there.
    You are welcome. The Wolfman DE head takes #10X32 threaded handles just like any 3 piece vintage Gillette DE in case you ever consider getting one.

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    Very nicely done! I have absolutely no idea how the knurling is accomplished but apparently you figured it out quite well.
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