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  1. P

    Shaving Kits

    Hi all. I have been asked to make a shaving set for a wedding present and have been trying to research the best quality kit. I do not want to incur the cost of shipping from USA so am looking for a UK supplier. Most web sites I have looked at do not give any details of kits that would enable a...
  2. Skil Phil

    Shaving bowl finish

    Have to make a few shaving bowls. What finish will resist the water? Not CA please as it gives me major sinus and eye problems. Phil
  3. T

    Hi from North Yorkshire

    Hi everyone , I’m new to pen making so all advice will be gratefully recieved ,I’ve always had an interest in traditional shaving like Straight razors and made my own scales for the old cutthroat razors ,Also enjoyed making wooden handles for shaving brushes ,Searching a tool site I stumbled...
  4. Woody

    Mac 3 razor

    They say inside every boy is a man waiting to get out well one of our Grandsons is about to start his journey from boyhood to manhood well so he thinks lol he has started shaving so I made him this Mac 3 razor I would have done it in camo but Grandma says blue for boys
  5. Bucks

    Custom Shaving Brush Mould

    Here’s a Custom Shaving Brush Mould that we have just made to a customers own specifications Casts are 40mm x 40mm x 75mm & is designed for 7mm x 67mm tubes.
  6. KevinMc

    Errrr.... how hot should it get?

    Hi ... I was playing today and trying to turn some “ Cabbage Wood” which after looking it up seems to be some New Zealand tree.. Anyway as the shaving were coming of the were “*`”# hot. Was I doing something wrong or is that normal? Kevin :banana::
  7. webby962

    Razor set

    A xmas pressy for the father-in-law. Black Walnut razor, stand and brush, plus a box holding some Kent shaving soap. My first ever box too! Happy crimbo everyone!
  8. J

    Alumilite is turning out brittle

    About a week ago I thought I'd try alumilite resin instead of my normal opticast 100 Now at first I thought everything was much better with the alumilite resin but now as I'm ramping up too what I do with the opticast100 I'm finding the alumilite is very very brittle, I had a pen blank crack...
  9. Vic Perrin

    Shaving Set in Acrylic

    Shaving set in Mervyn Cadman Acrylic Blanks
  10. J

    Shaving set

    My first attempt at a shaving set. Made using alternative horn
  11. R

    Bog Oak shaving set

    Got to say I love working in Bog Oak.
  12. R

    Shaving set

    Custom order for a shaving set with safety razor in Yew with acrylic finish. The razor handle was a pig - well I suppose it was always going to be working end grain lol but worth it in the end. This was an off cut from a piece I am saving for a pen. Not the best pictures but give a good idea.
  13. wm460

    Size of Base of Shaving Stand,

    What is the size of the base of the shaving stand? Redirect Notice
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