Thread: Loose Frame on Frameback

Hi,
I've just 'restored' a Jernbolaget frameback. I didn't unpin it or anything, just gave it a good going over with 400, 600 and 800 wet and dry. The frame is loose and slides off easily, so much so that it actually moves a little when stropping. I'm wondering if I should tighten it, and how. I'm also, though, considering the benefit of it being easily removable for cleaning purposes.

What do you think? Tighten or nay? If so, how? A pair of pliers and cardboard to protect the frame?

Hi Carl,

It's not uncommon on these, what I have done to fix it is to remove the frame and wrap it in a piece of leather and gently use a hammer and anvil to tighten it.

OK, ta. :-)

Yes! you might want to slide a piece of cardboard up into it so you will not crush it if you get carried away!
Tap a bit and test fit. OH! Carl! make sure it is going on the right way. After you get it on, it might be difficult to remove!
I do recommend some tuffglide or oil in there too!
Tom

I wonder if cooling the blade in the freezer and warming the frame in the oven might ease re-installation?

I know nothing of this process for razors, but have done quite a few friction sets on other mechanical devices. A decent heat differential makes a big difference sometimes.

You might consider send gssixgun a PM and ask him. He is currently putting a back on one of my framebacks.

Originally Posted by sharptonn

Yes! you might want to slide a piece of cardboard up into it so you will not crush it if you get carried away!
Tap a bit and test fit. OH! Carl! make sure it is going on the right way. After you get it on, it might be difficult to remove!
I do recommend some tuffglide or oil in there too!
Tom

You HAD to bring up the frame on the wrong way thing, DIDN'T you Tom?! :-)

Originally Posted by DoughBoy68

You might consider send gssixgun a PM and ask him. He is currently putting a back on one of my framebacks.

Good idea, might do that!