Razor Kit Bushing

[kludge77]

I ordered some razor kits online, and the supplier forgot to ship my bushings. I'm sure they will fix it and get some out to me, but I'm eager to try a razor.

Can anyone tell me the bushing dimensions? I've got a bit of Corian that I might be able to re-purpose.

Thanks

 

[ed4copies]

.545" both ends.

 

[kludge77]

Thanks!

 

[alphageek]

If you want to get close, I used a JR gent cap bushing (the "backside") and its about .02 bigger Its a great reference for roughing out before going to calipers...

PS - there is 2 different kits out there for razors.... Make sure you are looking for the right type (PSI vs Berea) as there is probably differences.

I used the Berea.

 

[ed4copies]

Not critical dimension

Hey Peter!

When you make the razor, the dimensions are not critical. The components are rounded, so you can round your handle to meet them and it looks "right", I think. Here is a pic that I hope will make this a lttle clearer:

Feel free to ask questions!!

 

[kludge77]

Alpha:
I bought them from Berea.My first purchase there.

It's funny too, because they have this stciker on the front about double checking the packing list and all... (the best laid plans...) The only two set of bushing in the shop right now are Sierras and slimline. (never done the tween center thing).

Ed: That's not a bad idea... and it could get me out of more work to boot. Thank's for the thought...

 

[Knight]

Peter, I have one of the black Berea kits and get both ends at around .548.

 

[MesquiteMan]

I did mine without any bushings. I just inserted my dead center and live center directly into the tubes and turned away. Then used calipers for final sizing.

 

[fernhills]

When i first started doing razors, there were no bushing, tubes or hardware, just the head and a small length of threaded rod.

 

[PenMan1]

I did mine without any bushings. I just inserted my dead center and live center directly into the tubes and turned away. Then used calipers for final sizing.

Same here. There is so much "meat" on a razor that you can turn to the shape you want, then pop it into the collet chuck and drill the hole.

 

[kludge77]

Thanks to everyone for the help!

It came out great! He's gonna love it...

 

[nava1uni]

I can't see it so I guess that it didn't happen.