Auto-Strop VB-2 Case Restore

A little while ago, @Jrdelgado sent me this real nice Auto-Strop VB-2 razor, and it's a beauty. It's just the case needed some TLC, well, maybe more than some. This is what it looked like when it arrived..........


And this is what it looked like after I took it apart..........


Now this pic showing everything ready to put the case back together. I wasn't worried about authenticity as I was just going to use what I have. I painted the case black and will use brass fittings. I removed the snap and filled in the spots with plastic wood. The inside I went with a two tone red finish. It might be hard to distinguish, but the insert and top are a kinda bright red. The inside walls and hinge cover are a darker red..........


This showing the case all put together..........


And now with the VB-2 in it's new home..........

 

Case looks new. Wow. Thought it was too far gone! Great job Jim!

 

looks awesome sir, nice job..

 

Beautiful new residence! Excellent work as always.

 

Thanks guys, I hate having something thrown away or not used. It's always worth a try.

 

Very nice


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Veddy nice, Jim. You've got real skills.

 

You make me want to request a custom case for my NEW. You never disappoint my friend. Good ol American ingenuity.

 

Thank you Cliff.

 

Thanks Keith.

 

Thanks Mark, anytime.

 

Thank you Jim.

 

Don't encourage me. I need to watch my spending or .

 

Another excellent job!

 

Thank you, appreciate it.

 

I love it. A complete rebirth.