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I am not able to contribute much in the way of boat knowledge but I wanted to share something useful.

To make your razor blade last longer, dry it off after each use.

I used to put in a new razor blade and get one or two nice shaves out of it and then it sucked. Since I have been drying the blades after each use, the blades last for months without dulling.

Apparently when you leave the blade wet, small particles of rust form right on the point of the blade, drying prevents this.

I heard this on the radio about a year ago and have cut my razorblade consumption considerably. They suggested using a blow dryer, but since I dont use one, I simply shake out the excess water, then CAREFULLY (we are talking about the sharp part) dry with a towel.

You smart guys have probably been doing this for years, but I thought I'd put it up.

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Also, they figured a way to prevent rusting years ago but would be too costly for the bottom line to actually put out a better product :-/

Consumers always get screwed! Light bulbs tick me off. You know they can make them last longer....

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How much are you paying for razor blades?

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Whatever they sell for @ Walmart.

Hey Franco, I just heard on the radio of some bad weather in FLA.....You guys ok down there?

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Whatever you're paying for razor blades, it's too much. But please, buy more ;D It will boost my shares in the company. ;)

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Thomas Edison's summer home & shop are in FL; Sarasota, I think ... went there long ago and saw a bulb he made himself that still burns to this day ... yeah they can make 'em last longer
::) ...


...and I'm pretty well set for blades ;) ;D ...

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These guys can make razor blades last longer too:

http://www.diversifiedcryogenics.com/



Edison's summer home is in Ft. Meyers, Fla

http://fcit.usf.edu/Florida/photos/h...ome/edhome.htm

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[quote author=parishht link=board=off_topic;num=1170442978;start=0#6 date=02/02/07 at 16:32:02]



Edison's summer home is in Ft. Meyers, Fla



THANKS Parishht!!...now I won't go to Sarasota lookin' for it
;D...have ya ever been there?...

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You guys are just talkin crazy. We don't want your blades to last long. I need a job to go back to when I get off medical leave. ::) ;D

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I was paying a fortune on the wifey to keep the V shaved smooth, but Chum helped me out in that area. ;D

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;) 8)

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I could care less about razors!!
I shave once and donate the razor to the homeless!

For some reason I always have razors?? I never buy them, but the draw always has them??

Hmm razors from heaven I guess ;) ;D

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may I suggest electric????? razor Ive had the same one for about 5 yrs still works great ,,, I hate when the wife shaves her legs with it tho

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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Noooooooooooooooooooooooo. :o >:(
Pay no attention to that man and his blasphemous electric razor.

LS. I work for Gillette so I know you didn't mean that. Right? RIGHT?!! ;D

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Well my wifey took my new VIBRATIN' razor into the shower to do her legs...CLAIMS she was goin' up inside of leg when handle on said VIBRATIN' razor ACCIDENTLY found its way into area of "G" spot!!...well that was early this a.m. and all she's done all day is roll around in the bed moanin', "Go get BATTERIES...GO GET BATTERIES!!" :o ...CB, what I gonna do ??? ...

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Go get the lady some batteries! This time, get in on the action. ;)

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Quit shaving. It saves on razor blades, Electric razors, batteries and keeps your face warm in the winter. ;D

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Is there a particular brand that works best in these units...generally I would go with DuraCell in a case such as this, but would like insider info in case mfgr testing revealed optimum performance :D ...

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Well, Duracell also keeps my shares in the company up. ;)

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Well then, Dura Cells it is..."Hey Honey...gotta run to the store!!...CB says Duracells!!"...boy, hope those Eveready's don't runout before I get back... ::) ...

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My wife has a super power and it plugs into the wall!!

I was to cheap for the battery models ;) Buzz light year to the rescue!!

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Good idea...I'll get her a power converter and a drop-cord!!... ;D ...

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We don't need to hear about your inadequacies here. ::) ;D

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I try electric every 5 years or so for a couple days, then it's back to the real thing. Just gotta love a good shave. Gotta love it even more when wifey has a good shave ;D

REEL, you get them batteries yet. Can't keep a lady waitin you know, it ain't polite ;D

Airslot

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Clipped off the plug on the drop-cord...gonna straight-wire to the motor in the handle...see YOU-TUBE :o ...

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I bet it will be a Socking Experience!! ;D

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A long time ago, I was there, it is a very interesting place to visit.
I also went to Sanibel and Captiva islands while there,
Great area.

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I use both, Monday morning is a blade shave, to get rid of the
weekend growth, then the rest of the week is electric.
Electric is a lot quicker.

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Did Edison home,Sanibel/ Captiva 43 years ago when I was 12...are you my long-lost cousin I's on that trip with ??? ... ;D ;D ...

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Did the trip 27 years ago, I was 21, took the wife and kids,
part of a package deal, visit Fort Meyers and then go to
Disney.

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Yeah, well Disney World was still an Orange Grove back when I was there... ::) ...

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Old Phart................. ;D

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...and glad to be, Brudda ;) ...