Just how tight can one get?

[Grump]

My Drain saw the state of my razor and suggested she buy me a new one.
Bugger that says I, them things are expensive init?



Razor kits are crap, having made a few I won't do another one of those, (I will and have but only use the business end, I keep the rest closed end)
Took old faithful to shed and chopped it up.



Cleaned it up and stuck a pen blank on it.
A bit of Burr Elm from our Bill (thanks Bill) looked nice on the lathe but went a bit messy after parting off and the glue up is strong, water tight but untidy.
Job for tomorrow after work, tidy this one or drag a kit out of the drawer and do a new un init?

 

[ray7]

Nicely done.

Ray

 

[donwatson]

Nice job, well done.

 

[Jim]

Good first effort Brian, lets see how this or the next one turns out my friend ..

 

[Vic Perrin]

Good economic idea Brian

Vic

 

[Lons]

Nice save Brian but you can buy handles in Asda for next to nowt:wink:

 

[Dalboy]

And I thought that I was the recycling nut here. Good job and well saved. I still have a pile of pallets to break up and use.

 

[Bill Mooney]

I'm pleased you could put the blank to good use Brian. A good save.

 

[wm460]

Nice handle Brian.

 

[chas_41_uk]

Nice save Brian

 

[paulm]

Nice one Brian, I've just started using the first one I've made to test it out and see how it stands up to time. I gave it a good dousing of ca to hopefully waterproof it... but we'll see. I bought a stand from Vince at the Turners Workshop but they're very expensive at almost £12 for what they are. I look forward to seeing the advance on yours as I have the same Mach 3 in the same state.

 

[Grump]

Nice save Brian but you can buy handles in Asda for next to nowt:wink:

But next to nowt is a lot when you have nowt init?
I did it for the play more than than anything else.
I don't gonna mess with it anymore cos I stuck the end in too well, it don't gonna come out of its hole for sure.
It's clean, it shaves and it kept me happy for a while.

 

[Lons]

Sorry Brian, I didn't mean to sound blase or condescending.

It's always good to deprive Asda and Gillette of a few quid anyway. much better in your pocket than theirs anyday, apart from the satisfaction of making something good out of bad.
I looked earlier this year into going back to the old safety razor as I detest the cost of the mach3 and fusion blades.It has a hell of an enthusiast following but I shudder at the thought of all the nicks and cuts I know I'd suffer from. I'm a wimp really

 

[Buckeye]

Sorry Brian, I didn't mean to sound blase or condescending.

It's always good to deprive Asda and Gillette of a few quid anyway. much better in your pocket than theirs anyday, apart from the satisfaction of making something good out of bad.
I looked earlier this year into going back to the old safety razor as I detest the cost of the mach3 and fusion blades.It has a hell of an enthusiast following but I shudder at the thought of all the nicks and cuts I know I'd suffer from. I'm a wimp really

Grow a pair, but don't shave them

Peter

 

[Penpal]

Good save Brian.

 

[brody2123]

Lokks alright to me mukka. And if it kept you happy for a bit, it's a win.
Well shaved ( geddit )

 

[Winemaker]

Nice job

 

[scouseroy]

now if you could make the expensive end I would be impressed !! good save tho