Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount.

On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:06:11 +0100, john brook wrote:

Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount.

Possibly toothpaste - but not the gel type, of course.
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On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:06:11 +0100, john brook wrote:

Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes
all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount.

Possibly toothpaste - but not the gel type, of course.
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whilst religions hold sway

Not sure about Bruan but you can buy a little kit for the philips triple
rotary try ebay and see whats on offer.

On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:06:11 +0100, "john brook"
wrote:

Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount.

I had some success when I used this type of shaver by putting a small
amount of jewellers rouge in the head and running it for a few
seconds.

On 30 June, 16:20, Ericp wrote:
On Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:06:11 +0100, "john *brook"

wrote:
Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. *Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount.

On Jun 30, 1:06*pm, "john brook" wrote:
Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. *Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount..

I would say it's the foil that's lost its edge.

MBQ

On Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 8:06:11 AM UTC-4, john brook wrote:
Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount.

I have found a way to do this. You take the cutter block out and glide it over a stone you would use to sharpen a knife. It does work but not for weeks not months. I also use wd 40 as lubricant. Let me know if you are interested.

A blast from the past again.
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On Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 8:06:11 AM UTC-4, john brook wrote:
Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes
all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount.

I have found a way to do this. You take the cutter block out and glide it
over a stone you would use to sharpen a knife. It does work but not for
weeks not months. I also use wd 40 as lubricant. Let me know if you are
interested.

On Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:06:11 PM UTC+1, john brook wrote:
Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes all
morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate amount.

This works for me. first clean the block with liquid soap and hot water and dry it.
Put (say|) half a teaspoon of "T CUT" in the palm of your hand.
hold the shaver and lightly press it into your hand and switch on, maybe for 60 secs.
You will note that the "T CUT" which is a sandy colour, will turn grey - that is metal removed in the sharpening process. Now hold the shaver into a mug of hot liquid soap and water to clean it up.

On Fri, 27 Feb 2015 15:25:52 -0800, Purwiz wrote:

On Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:06:11 PM UTC+1, john brook wrote:
Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it takes
all morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the cutter
blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly disproportionate
amount.

This works for me. first clean the block with liquid soap and hot water
and dry it.
Put (say|) half a teaspoon of "T CUT" in the palm of your hand.
hold the shaver and lightly press it into your hand and switch on, maybe
for 60 secs.
You will note that the "T CUT" which is a sandy colour, will turn grey -
that is metal removed in the sharpening process. Now hold the shaver
into a mug of hot liquid soap and water to clean it up.

I had Brauns for many years and got really fed up with replacing cutter
blocks at exorbitant cost. So I went back to a Philips rotary (as I used
decades ago). It took a couple of weeks to get me (and my face) used to
it, but it's absolutely fine.

I've never had to replace screens or cutters, but I do sharpen the
cutters with a purpose made sharpener every 3 months.



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On Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:06:11 PM UTC+1, john brook wrote:
Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it
takes all morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the
cutter blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly
disproportionate amount.

This works for me. first clean the block with liquid soap and hot
water and dry it. Put (say|) half a teaspoon of "T CUT" in the palm of
your hand. hold the shaver and lightly press it into your hand and
switch on, maybe for 60 secs. You will note that the "T CUT" which is
a sandy colour, will turn grey - that is metal removed in the
sharpening process. Now hold the shaver into a mug of hot liquid soap
and water to clean it up.


It will, I assume, be thinning the foil as well, so shortening its life.

On Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 9:17:27 AM UTC, DerbyBorn wrote:
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On Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 1:06:11 PM UTC+1, john brook wrote:
Braun electric shavers work fine for a while, then after that; it
takes all morning to finish a shave.

Would anyone know if there is a method that works to sharpen the
cutter blocks. Since to buy new ones cost a seemingly
disproportionate amount.

This works for me. first clean the block with liquid soap and hot
water and dry it. Put (say|) half a teaspoon of "T CUT" in the palm of
your hand. hold the shaver and lightly press it into your hand and
switch on, maybe for 60 secs. You will note that the "T CUT" which is
a sandy colour, will turn grey - that is metal removed in the
sharpening process. Now hold the shaver into a mug of hot liquid soap
and water to clean it up.


It will, I assume, be thinning the foil as well, so shortening its life.

By sharpening the foil its increasng its life


NT

In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
I've never had to replace screens or cutters, but I do sharpen the
cutters with a purpose made sharpener every 3 months.

I rather prefer rotary head shavers - but the cost of replacement heads
tends to be high. Rather like a new battery for a cordless tool.

How do you sharpen them?

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On Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:18:10 +0000, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
I've never had to replace screens or cutters, but I do sharpen the
cutters with a purpose made sharpener every 3 months.

I rather prefer rotary head shavers - but the cost of replacement heads
tends to be high. Rather like a new battery for a cordless tool.

How do you sharpen them?

Google 'Vollco'. I believe I had to get them from Canada, but it was some
years ago (same shaver and same sharpener since then!)

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On Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:18:10 +0000, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
I've never had to replace screens or cutters, but I do sharpen the
cutters with a purpose made sharpener every 3 months.

I rather prefer rotary head shavers - but the cost of replacement heads
tends to be high. Rather like a new battery for a cordless tool.

How do you sharpen them?

Followup: buy directly from Vollco and it's about $25 including shipping.

Less than one set of cutters.


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In article ,
says...

On Sat, 28 Feb 2015 13:18:10 +0000, Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

In article ,
Bob Eager wrote:
I've never had to replace screens or cutters, but I do sharpen the
cutters with a purpose made sharpener every 3 months.

I rather prefer rotary head shavers - but the cost of replacement heads
tends to be high. Rather like a new battery for a cordless tool.

How do you sharpen them?

Followup: buy directly from Vollco and it's about $25 including shipping.

Less than one set of cutters.

Or for a UK supplier

http://www.shaversavers.co.uk/produc...sharpeners.htm

(I haven't tried them, just came across it)

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thanks, can i use toothpaste instead ?

can i use toothpaste instead of "T CUT" ?