Thread: loose razor

i have a razor that is tight all the way, except when iam closing it , the blade falls into the scales from about 45 deg angle. are there any remidies for this problem, thanks

I have used a regular spoon to great effect. Just tap the pivot pin a few times with a spoon until it is tight. keep the obverse side on a hard surface or it wont work.

thanks for the tip. i will try that after the patriots mop up the jets this afternoon.

Originally Posted by nessmuck

i have a razor that is tight all the way, except when iam closing it , the blade falls into the scales from about 45 deg angle. are there any remidies for this problem, thanks

I really hate to have that condition. As JMS said tightening the pivot pin is the way to go but use caution. IOW, tap and try because if the scales are of a delicate material and they are tight with the razor open tightening with the razor in the closed position may make them tight enough when opened to crack celluoid or a similar material.

I have a Wonderedge with that problem and I am afraid to tighten it because if the scales crack at the pivot pin there went 3/4 of the value.

This is unfortunate, but I believe it is caused by a bent pivot pin.
In almost every case when I open the pivot, the pin is bent.

well hats off to all you jets fans well done. now i will try and tighten my razor.