Handles for Lather Catcher Razors Continued

http://jrshaving.blogspot.com/2017/12/handles-for-lather-catcher.html

A while back I made eight handles for lather catcher razors, and they were distributed across the US and to S. Korea. I have had some interest in them, so today, being a very nice day, I got out and made a couple of more. This time I used wood from the Louisville Slugger stubs I got from Charlie, AKA @wristwatchb. Here is what I have so far. I will put another coat of paint on the handles and finish with polycrylic and an aluminum ferrule by @twhite. Subscribe to this thread to watch the action.




handle 1


handle 2


handle 1 and 2


First coat of black acrylic paint.

 

Those are awesome! You are a craftsman.

Herm

 

Those are terrific, Jim!

 

Is that a hint you need more Ferrules?


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No, Tom. I am fine. I still have six left. I will let you know if I need more. These work just great. Thanks again, just wanted to give you credit.

 

You know all you have to do is ask. I will gladly take care of you.


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Thank you, Tom. You are a good friend.

Here are the two handles. Gem Junior 1911 and Ever Ready 1914. Going to put a clear coat on them later tonight.

 

I really like the 1914 that way.


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Those look absolutely fantastic. The original metal handles on most lather catchers are a little dinky.

 

That is why I made these in the first place. It really has a nice feel.

 

Sigh.......I would rant..but I have one and love it. They are beautiful.

Have you shaved with one yet? Even the short wood handle is awesome!!

 

@Jayaruh , I’m still using the handle I got rom you on my Gem Junior lather catcher and it really transformed the way it shaves. In the picture with both handles unfinished, I think the one on the left more closely matches the curvature of the original handle. Either way, they’re gorgeous!

Anyone that has a lather catcher and does not have one of these handles should get on the list!

 

Thanks. It really does make a difference, doesn't it.

 

It really does. It feels like a totally different razor with that handle and becomes quite maneuverable. Big improvement!

 

Are you using a cut off deck screw?

 

They are nice...but nothing tops the original handles. Sorry

 

#8 sheet metal screws.

 

So true.

 

The superior I have comming has the handle like your 1911 I think.

 

How close is that to the original whitworth thread?