First Shaving Set
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ctubbs
Member
That is gorgeous. I guess I'll have to get busy and build one for myself.
Charles
Charles
Rangertrek
Member
David, that looks nice. Glad you took the plunge.
I made 3 sets last month and they are fun to do.
Also making just the handles. Trying to sell at some upcoming shows.
I made 3 sets last month and they are fun to do.
Also making just the handles. Trying to sell at some upcoming shows.
rizaydog
Member
Great job on the set. Nice choice of wood.
Scratch
Member
Thank You all for the kind words.
Actually it was a lot easier than I though it would be.
The Brush handle was the most difficult and it really
wasn't that hard to do. It was a Boogered up (Southern word lol)
bottle stopper that I couldn't bring myself to throw away.
Actually it was a lot easier than I though it would be.
The Brush handle was the most difficult and it really
wasn't that hard to do. It was a Boogered up (Southern word lol)
bottle stopper that I couldn't bring myself to throw away.
kovalcik
Member
Looks good. I have one waiting to be turned.
One question, I see you used lacquer to finish it. Was that a decision based on its use or just your preference? Would a CA finish hold up on something that gets wet?
One question, I see you used lacquer to finish it. Was that a decision based on its use or just your preference? Would a CA finish hold up on something that gets wet?
Scratch
Member
Thank You. To answer your question I use lacquer to finish just about everything. I
Tried CA but I just didn't care for it. It was Hit or miss with me. It only turned out acceptable to me about 50% of the time.
Tried CA but I just didn't care for it. It was Hit or miss with me. It only turned out acceptable to me about 50% of the time.