Mach 3 Razors

[Ruby pen turning]

Made 2 razors. One is with cocobolo and the other is with figured rosewood with about 7 coats of CA. The ends are also sealed with CA to hopefully keep water from getting at the wood.
They sanded through all of the plastic pads.
These are the first two that I have made, any sugestions or comments are welcome.

 

[unclefuzzy]

razors

Very nice!

 

[USMCLtcol]

Those are great. I have to do a razor kit soon.

 

[PenMan1]

How do wooden razors hold up? I've made over 500 razors, but have been chicken to try 'em in wood. I have an unconditional warranty on all my products....wood scares me.

Beautiful razors!

 

[Ruby pen turning]

I don`t know, these are my first two. I am testing one now to see. I would think though as long as the wood is sealed it should be alright, thus the CA covering the raw edges.

 

[boxerman]

Very nice razors. I made one out wood and is holding up. I always dry mine off with towel when i get done with it.

 

[ed4copies]

Not all wood is created equal.

Drive shafts on ships were, at one time not long ago, made from wood---I believe it was Lignum Vitae. It was said it lasted longer and performed more quietly than steel.

So, perhaps the "oily" woods, like cocobolo will "defend themselves" against the soapy hot water. It will be interesting to see it in a year or so!!

It's sure pretty NOW!!!

 

[fernhills]

Nice razors and wood handles. Most shovels garden tools are wood handled and they last a long time and they are abused, let outside leaning against the wall all winter. There are countless wood handled kitchen items, knives to just name one. Hey lets not forget our homes, wood trim galore with just a coat of paint. Don`t make to much out of nothing, wood will not disintegrate in your hand if it happens to get some water on it. Carl