Custom stands

Discussion in 'General Shaving Talk' started by jason koonce, Oct 21, 2017.

  1. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    Show me your stands lol. What custom stands are out there. That is on my list of to dos.
     
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  2. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Brush stands? I have three for different sized brushes. All are made from 3/16 aluminum rod I bent into a utilitarian shape to hang my brushes bristle ways down. I'm away from my house and don't have a photo to post. If you are interested in the design let me know and I'll take a photo.

    For razors; yes, multiple numbers there. A test tube rack that holds maybe 40 tubes but comfortably 15 DE or SE razors. It's not a good fit for shavettes or straight razors because the grid pattern hole aren't more than 3/4 inch inside. Again - no photo with me. An alternative for multiple razor racks are tobacco pipe racks. Check with your local thrift store.

    Many members have accrued collections that require cabinets, drawers, display cases, etc. I'm not there yet myself. For the gear I have but am not using currently I store them in cigar boxes with silicone desiccant packs.
     
  3. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    I am definitely interested I was almost thinking about making a wooden one and staining it
     
  4. battle.munky

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

    I made a wooden one and stained it. It had a slot wide enough to accommodate a brush on one side and a slot to hold a razor on the opposing side.

    Then the razors outpaced any sensible attempt at trying to store them all upright and then I used a tackle box. I've since sold most of them but they are creeping back up in number. I've yet to film razor breeding practices for the documentary though; they are pretty private in that respect.

    Seriously though, it is pretty easy and far more cost effective (assuming you have the tools) to just make one out of wood. You can be as simple or as ornate as your skills allow you to be. They lay down on a shelf just fine too and a brush will stand bristles up and dry easily enough too. Don't feel pressured into buying a whole bunch of crap unless you want to.

    A lot of people get into this old type of shaving to try and be frugal and then end up spending 100x more than they would've if they just stuck to carts. Yeah, the shave is better too :D
     
  5. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    The Easy Dozen Stand
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    The Fortnight Stand
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    The Seven Day Stand
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    Brush/Razor Stands
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  6. HolyRollah

    HolyRollah BaconLord

    Many sizes available for both brushes and razors. Fun to make them yourself of have a talented craftsman make one for you (see Jim's post above).
    I used a DE razor stand for years but eventually opted to keep them 'put away' rather than on display. Less exposure to the elements. Most DE razors are pretty resistant to moisture, unlike straight razors, and can probably withstand daily exposure in a damp bathroom without issue. I would recommend NOT leaving the blades in, however.
     
  7. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    I use cigar boxes ... it gives them privacy for breeding. :happy097:
     
  8. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    I was thinking of building something like this
     

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  9. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    Hmm that is a great idea I will try that. Hope my wife doesn’t get mad lol
     
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  10. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I made this little stand just to hold the next straight in the rotation.
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  11. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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    I don't use these any more. I stand all my brushes on their base with the knot up.
     
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  12. '65 G-Slim

    '65 G-Slim Well-Known Member

    Here's my first, a '50s banana split dish. Fifty cents at Goodwill...
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    My second was a bowl, with cable insulation split & pressed around the rim...
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    Finally, a couple of pieces of scrap wood screwed together, Dremeled, and painted white...
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  13. Jayaruh

    Jayaruh The Cackalacky House Pet

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  14. swarden43

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

    Certainly a creative bunches 'round here! :happy088::happy088:
     
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  15. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    When my collection starts to grow that may be the way I go
     
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  16. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    I am a ways from using a straight but I will eventually and I am hoping to have my grandfathers passed down to me. He is still currently a barber. Been doing it for quite a long time.
     
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  17. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

    I do too!
     
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  18. mrchick

    mrchick Odd, Terrible Avatar

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  19. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    Very simple, but effective. Other than needing some coats of paint and maybe cork on bottom to protect counter.
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  20. jason koonce

    jason koonce Well-Known Member

    Genius I like it lol
     

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