Three Gillette Cases..........

Discussion in 'Safety Razors' started by jimjo1031, Jul 27, 2019.

  1. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    A little while ago, @Jrdelgado sent me these three case to work on. All needed to be completely re-lined, except for the top piece on the first case..........
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    For the first case, he also wanted to have the snap as on the original, but the outside was done in black paint as the cover material was completely shot. He sent me a snap kit, so I carefully removed the snap on the box. After I installed a new one, I also added epoxy to the back as the wood was really thin to make it stronger and made the top part and installed it's new part of the snap. The back hinges are antique brass ones he sent with the case. The small case in the middle was easy, but since the material on top was the same, I used a little poetic license and applied some clear to the band going across it to add some contrast, also to keep the ends from fraying. This insert for the Service Set I showed before which was paper thin from corrosion and used epoxy to make it stronger before re-lining. So this next pic showing all three completely done..........
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    These last two pics showing better detail of the first case. Since the original cover was gone and the case painted, I decided to add something to the top. Originally there is no lining along the inside edges, except for the cover material. So I decided to add some with the satin purple material as on the bottom. I figured it would look better this way. And the last one showing how the snap looks..........
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  2. lightcs1776

    lightcs1776 Well-Known Member

    Great restore job. They really look nice.

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  3. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Jim. They look fantastic! Thank you sir you are very talented!
     
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  4. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks guys.
     
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  5. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    That black case is for my single ring from England the handle was cracked. I am really excited about all of these. The military set is monogrammed both case and cap of razor. Just found a mirror for it. Thank you Jim!
     
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  6. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome work sir..
     
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  7. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks Gary.
     
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  8. mr-razor

    mr-razor Well-Known Member

    great job, looks good!
     
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  9. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thank you Achim. If it wasn't for your site, it would be more difficult to restore or replicate the cases I work on.
     
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  10. Jrdelgado

    Jrdelgado Well-Known Member

    Got the cases back today! They lol great! Also got an aluminum tech my birth year and quarter made in England also! Thank you Jim! They look great


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  11. brit

    brit in a box

    ....walked into a bar...;)
     
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  12. brit

    brit in a box

    awesome sir .lovely work..:)
     
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  13. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Your welcome and glad you like them.
     
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  14. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thanks Gary.
     
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  15. Dirtfarmer

    Dirtfarmer Well-Known Member

    That's some outstanding work right there. The razors look pretty outstanding as well. Good work.
     
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  16. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thank you.
     
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  17. preidy

    preidy Just call me Dino

    EXCELLENT!
     
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  18. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Thank you.
     
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  19. Enrico

    Enrico Popcorn

    :happy096:

    When I find the case I need, you'll be the one I have work on it!

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  20. jimjo1031

    jimjo1031 never bloomed myself

    Anytime Keith.
     
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