I have always liked the wooden handles on the old lather catchers. Since I got my Gem Jr. Lather Catcher from @wchnu , I have toyed with the idea of making a wooden handle for it. So, after much thought, I jumped in and made a prototype. I used a 3/4 inch dowel for the project. I found that a #8 sheet metal screw was an excellent fit for the Gem Jr. I drilled a pilot hole in the end of the dowel and screwed the screw in. I cut it off leaving about a quarter of an inch. It fit just right. Then, I went to work shaping the handle. On the next day, I made two more handles using my lathe. In the picture the one on the left is the one from above. The other two were made on the lathe. I contacted @twhite to see if he could make me some ferrules for the handles. He was gracious and agreed. He made 15 for me. I am going to paint the first handle black and do something else with the others. I will also be using some different woods when I make other handles. Thanks, @twhite, for your awesome work. Maybe someone out there would like to get in on a wooden handle for your lather catcher.
I have just been using the same razor. It is very mild to me and, although I like it, the shaves I want are not coming. A thought I had was that the handle is to short but finding a longer handle that will fit is really tough. I reckon what I'm saying is that I sure would like to get one of those handles if possible.
Jim, that's excellent work. I have a Gem junior lather catcher, but it has the metal handle. I'm interested.
Jim's going to have to stop making brushes and start making replacement handles. I got two from him for a Schick Type G. They turned out great.
Jim can make anything. I want to be like him when I grow up. Jim you are a true craftsman. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
That is possible, poppi. Just tell me the length you want. Another possibility. Any preferences? I hope I can keep track of you guys. I will make whatever it takes.
Terrific job, Jim! You amaze me with your skills. Thanks for sharing and it looks like you may have found a niche market with all the interest showing up!
It turns out that these threads also match the Ever-Ready 1914 razor. So, if you have one of those, BING!
I'm thinking that a replica with as close to the dimensions of the original handle would work. It looks like you've just about did that already.
I can loan you a short wood handle to use as a guide. I have one on a 1910 Gem Junior Bar. It's kind of hard seeing all the razor molesting going on with the 14's and 12's though.