First Razor Set

[Drewboy22]

I needed to think of something for my dad for his B-day, which is coming up in a few weeks. I know easy right? A pen perhaps? Nah, too easy. I made a pen awhile a week or so ago and he really liked the wood I used. That wood was Cocobolo. I had a few pieces left from some other kits and I thought, "Why not a new razor stand and Razor?" I purchased the razor and stand from Wood Turners Catalog and found a couple really nice pieces of Cocobolo. I used my gouge to get then to size and sanded from there. CA finish with some Hut Polish. Enjoy :wink:

 

[Skie_M]

Looks great!


I hope you made sure to seal the ends of the blanks with CA as well, as razors tend to get wet on a regular basis!

 

[magpens]

Nice looking set !! . I bought a similar set a while ago ... trouble getting blades for it ... I suppose I might have to try a razor shop.

 

[Drewboy22]

Thanks for the comments

Looks great!


I hope you made sure to seal the ends of the blanks with CA as well, as razors tend to get wet on a regular basis!

Lol, Skie - I sure did. I was skeptical of using wood because of that but he really liked that Cocobolo.

Nice looking set !! . I bought a similar set a while ago ... trouble getting blades for it ... I suppose I might have to try a razor shop.

I am finding this out. You can find them all of the interwebs but locally they are pretty scarce. I would have thought Walmart - but sadly, No :frown:

 

[Skie_M]

Check local beauty supply stores.

I paid like .... 2 dollars for a 10-pack of blades.

 

[rtyler8140]

Thanks for the comments

Looks great!


I hope you made sure to seal the ends of the blanks with CA as well, as razors tend to get wet on a regular basis!

Lol, Skie - I sure did. I was skeptical of using wood because of that but he really liked that Cocobolo.

Nice looking set !! . I bought a similar set a while ago ... trouble getting blades for it ... I suppose I might have to try a razor shop.

I am finding this out. You can find them all of the interwebs but locally they are pretty scarce. I would have thought Walmart - but sadly, No :frown:

Ebay is a great place to buy the blades. Can get multi-packs to find which blade you like best. I like the Lord Platinums. As for the finish on razor handles, I use Helmsman Spar Urethane Varnish by Minwax (you can get it at lowes or home depot). I used it on a wood dog dish holder for my dog and I figure if it can hold up to his water slobber for 2 years and still look brand new it should work fine for a razor handle. I like to do 3-4 coats over the span of as many days. Just my .02

 

[Rockytime]

I buy double edge safety razor blades at Walgreens all the time.

 

[Drewboy22]

Thanks for the comments

Looks great!


I hope you made sure to seal the ends of the blanks with CA as well, as razors tend to get wet on a regular basis!

Lol, Skie - I sure did. I was skeptical of using wood because of that but he really liked that Cocobolo.

Nice looking set !! . I bought a similar set a while ago ... trouble getting blades for it ... I suppose I might have to try a razor shop.

I am finding this out. You can find them all of the interwebs but locally they are pretty scarce. I would have thought Walmart - but sadly, No :frown:

Ebay is a great place to buy the blades. Can get multi-packs to find which blade you like best. I like the Lord Platinums. As for the finish on razor handles, I use Helmsman Spar Urethane Varnish by Minwax (you can get it at lowes or home depot). I used it on a wood dog dish holder for my dog and I figure if it can hold up to his water slobber for 2 years and still look brand new it should work fine for a razor handle. I like to do 3-4 coats over the span of as many days. Just my .02

I have been looking at amazon and they have the variety packs also.

I will have to look into that varnish and check it out. Thanks

I buy double edge safety razor blades at Walgreens all the time.

That was on my list of places to check this weekend. Hopefully our local has them and I can quit looking. ha ha ha

 

[Huskysibe]

www.westcoastshaving.com is where I get mine.

 

[WillinSEMN]

Nice looking razor, Drew. Thanks for sharing.

I bought a kit to make for my father for Christmas (olive wood & chrome). I'll be sure to post a photo. Was helpful to see your tips.

 

[Sataro]

Nice looking razor set! I'm sure your Dad will enjoy using that set!

 

[Drewboy22]

Thanks for the comments

Nice looking razor set! I'm sure your Dad will enjoy using that set!

He did He never thought about something like that, so it kinda blew him mind.

Nice looking razor, Drew. Thanks for sharing.

I bought a kit to make for my father for Christmas (olive wood & chrome). I'll be sure to post a photo. Was helpful to see your tips.

Seal the ends of your wood with CA before you wetsand. I put about 3 or 4 coats of ca on the end (just dripped the CA on a paper towel and dabbed the end of the blank in it.)

Good luck