Prototype Razor Case - DIY project

Discussion in 'Special Projects' started by GDCarrington, Jun 16, 2012.

  1. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    I had a razor that did not have a case, and I decided to try to make a case for it. Here is the second prototype case which, though not perfect is better than the previous case, which was none.

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    Thanks for taking your time to read this.
     
  2. alpla444

    alpla444 That's sweet!

    Thinking out side the box, while creating inside one
     
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  3. battle.munky

    battle.munky Has the menthol.munky on his back!

    Really good use of the glasses case GDC. Ingenuity at work!
     
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  4. tomnat

    tomnat accepting applications

    Nice, Gary! Way to re-purpose the glass case. Great idea. :signs107:
     
  5. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    That's a good looking razor in that nice case you made. Now I want one.
     
  6. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    That is much more difficult for me that the brush restorations. That may stay at the prototype stage until I can figure out how to do the bottom part better.
     
  7. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    In that case, I will would like a razorhead with that resin. It reminds me of my DLC Weber.
     
  8. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

  9. lindyhopper66

    lindyhopper66 Well-Known Member

    Yes, I wish Brian do this again and make some money out of it.
     
  10. gorgo2

    gorgo2 geezerhood

    Very cool. I just used a spare glasses case to mail out an injector but this is inspired!!!
     
  11. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Excellent DIY, Gary!

    That's a Sabi handle?? It looks like one of Cooncat Bob's handles.
     
  12. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    Yes. It is a Sabi.
     
  13. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Hrmmmm. lol
     
  14. swarden43

    swarden43 "It's your shave. Enjoy it your way."©

    :signs107: I like it!
     
  15. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Great idea!..really! This could be a useful adaptation for travel applications. Personally though I might go with a foam type cut out arrangement for travel though you seemed to have done quite nicely with the final product using cardboard and glue..:2thumbs:
     
  16. GDCarrington

    GDCarrington Burma Shave

    I tried foam on the first prototype but it failed due to intolerance with glues (melting).

    I may try another one with clay to form the bottom mold and then put the velvet over the hardened clay. That is for another day.
     
  17. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Might need a special glue for foam. I'm a bit leery of the clay idea..problem of crumbled bits down the road. Also it might tend to be on the weighty side...
     
  18. IAmTheJody

    IAmTheJody Gillette-i Master Staff Member

    Since you're buying supplies... ever thought of shoe insoles? Dr Scholl's brand has both memory foam insoles and gel insoles that could be an option. There are also other brands. Just depends on what your local store of choice carries.
     
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  19. Slipperyjoe

    Slipperyjoe Rusty Metal Tetanus

    Oooh..there are thick felt insoles for shoes that might work just dandy..
    Edit: and there is often a special space age layer of silver stuff for extra heat insulation..this will help keep the razors warm. They complain so when they get cold..:Animatedfrozensmily:
     
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  20. alex2363

    alex2363 Member

    wow, that is great idea
     

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