Gillette Senator Box/Case.............

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  1. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    I've been toying around with the idea of making a case for a Gillette Senator to look like the original one. And when I received one from @Jrdelgado, I had to do it. I thought about using a wood box, but couldn't find the size I needed. Then when rummaging through some stuff, I ran across this this cardboard box, which was slightly less in width, but close enough. Second pic is what I had to make it look like, from @mr-razor.............
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    1938 Senator.jpg

    I copied and printed out the images I needed on photo paper. I had to change the sizes to fit the box I used and glued them on. I also gave it the same color scheme as the original with clear coats. The next two pics of the top and bottom............
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    For the interior, I made some changes. I wanted it lined with dark blue material. I think it also deserved a blade bank instead of using a tuck of blades. And I changed the position of the blade bank to make it parallel with the razor, I think it looks better this way................
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  2. jmudrick

    jmudrick Type A Man

    Great work! I just pretend my Senator's a Sheraton (which seems common)....

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  3. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thank you.
     
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  4. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Looks great Jim!
     
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  5. RyX

    RyX DoH!

    Very nice Jim! Better living through technology! This would have required a photographer, dark room, many supplies and chemicals, and hours of work. You made it happen with modern machines.
     
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  6. terstation

    terstation Active Member

    That is an amazing job and no small feat. Looks great.

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  7. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks guys.
     
  8. brit

    brit in a box

    looks awesome Jim..great work..
     
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  9. mr-razor

    mr-razor Well-Known Member

    great idea and great job!
     
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  10. cpool222

    cpool222 Well-Known Member

    That is really cool!! When are you going to start selling them??? :)
     
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  11. Chuck Naill

    Chuck Naill Well-Known Member

    Good idea. I'll pretend my Sheraton is a Senator. :D
     
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  12. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks Gary.
     
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  13. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thank you Achim. I figured it was better to make one instead of looking for an original in good condition.
     
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  14. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks. If I ever find some boxes the same size, who knows.
     
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  15. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks Chuck.
     
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