Jamesfett i think the red button is very close, but agree with lonepigeon that the chrome bezel on the prop has a little bit sharper shoulder.
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I see what your saying, but you have to look really really hard. There is also a flattened section on the ring. I don't know if it came with that or it was filed?
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Depending on how thick the metal is, the chrome bezel might have deformed from a few light hits with a mallet to seat the button in the hole.
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lonepigeon
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From my research it seems modern ones are a little softer. Maybe the tooling for stamping the bezel is just old.
The majority of these buttons are made by SoLiCo (stamped on the side). New ones still have the stamping too.
I picked up vintage (early 80's) old stock by Burndy and they seem sharper.
Burndy RK 160-2 Red Panel Light
Manufactured by SoLiCo (Mexico)
Flush snap-in, 1/2-inch mounting hole
Sold under other brand names
Available in 125V (RK 160-2), 24V (RK 231-2), and 12V (RK 163)
I picked up some black thumbscrews from China that are pretty close but the knurling is a bit too rough.
I believe the comb is a vintage ACE #88, Hard rubber, 7-inch comb (#288 and #688 also seem to be identical)
Conair barber comb seems to be the best modern option. I picked up the modern Ace too, but the Conair looks closer to the vintage Ace. I have not picked up a vintage comb yet.
Pink brush thing is almost certainly a one off piece. Maybe a modified toothbrush handle, but the tips are Prophy Angle Cups for dental polishing.
I bought a bag of 144. I'm happy to just share them with the group.
I am pretty happy with my Amazon light, but thanks to Lonepigeon I found this on Ebay for anyone interested:
New Burndy RK160-2 Red Panel Light 125V 1/2” Diameter 6” Lead | eBay
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for New Burndy RK160-2 Red Panel Light 125V 1/2” Diameter 6” Lead at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!
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Sweet and Thank you.
Perhaps you can send the extras to Iaellee so when he has the kits ready he can include them.
I am happy to send $5 for a Starbucks. It's always cool when people share.
Okay the comb.
Not cheap for a plastic comb. Who the heck wants these besides us?????
We have two contenders based on Lonepigeon's info.
Vtg New Old Stock - Ace Hard Rubber Comb 7" - Black 288 - Made USA | eBay
<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Vtg New Old Stock - Ace Hard Rubber Comb 7" - Black 288 - Made USA.</p> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">I have multiples of this item. All the items are New Old Stock however condition of packaging may vary.</p> <br> <p...
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Vintage New Old Stock ACE Hard Rubber Comb 6.5" Black 88 Made in USA. | eBay
<p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">Vintage New Old Stock ACE Hard Rubber Comb 6.5" Black 88.</p> <br> <p dir="ltr" style="margin-top:0; margin-bottom:0;">I have multiples of this item. All the combs are New Old Stock however condition of packaging may vary.</p> <br> <p dir="ltr"...
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Oh, you’re right they were buy it now, but geeze I saw you posting these eBay links that I was already watching, and I was like..
…that lot of 4 proxabrushes I had my eye on, but no big deal.
I’m not mad at you man, I managed to snag a thing or two, it was just a weird situation I found myself in. No worries.
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So sorry. I did not meen to cause you stress. I did not think about that as I figured since these are not terribly expensive, the few of us looking for these things would snag them upon finding.
The Butler Proxabrush I got, which I am pretty sure is the correct one, is still there. They had several.
My toothbrush is not the exact one. At least I think it's not. It is very close, but the actual one is a little bit thicker.
There are more accurate Revlon Files as well.
Speaking of Revlon has a very close set of nail clippers, but they have a big, ugly R on the end that can be removed.
The Butler Proxabrush I got, which I am pretty sure is the correct one, is still there. They had several.
My toothbrush is not the exact one. At least I think it's not. It is very close, but the actual one is a little bit thicker.
There are more accurate Revlon Files as well.
Speaking of Revlon has a very close set of nail clippers, but they have a big, ugly R on the end that can be removed.
Does yours have that little bit of raised lettering just below the bristles, I couldn’t tell from your pics.
Nope. In fact that raised lettering is what drew my attention to the softer edges on mine.
It will do until the exact one for sure is found. All these "little" purchases add up.
I think I have over $100 invested in what amounts to $5 worth of personal hygiene products.
I still need advise on which comb I posted to get.
