Thread: The Shave Den Again !!!!!

These are some pics of the Soap Bowl Shelf and Razor Cabinets that I made for my "Shave Den" I will try and remember all the questions about some of the stuff and answer them in the thread....

The Soap Shelves were made out of scrap cedar and had almost zero cost...



The Soap Bowls were found at Walmart ($1.97 each) they are Anchor Hocking Sugar Bowls put to a much more noble use...

The soaps in this pic are all Glycerin, and were melted into the bowls using the double boiler method, by placing the bowls in about 1 inch of boiling water (not a rapid boil you don't want water in the soap) you can gently melt the soaps to fit perfectly... No I don't use the microwave to melt in the soaps as this can wreck the scent (ask Mama Bear)

You can do the same with Milled soaps by grinding the soap with a cheese grater then pressing the shredded soap into the bowls (not in this pic they are on a different shelf but they look the same)

The Razor Cabinet was also made from scrap wood but the heavy plate glass and the hardware did cost a little, maybe $50 in parts on this one, so still not bad!!!!
The glass is countersunk so when the door closes it seals against moisture..
The razors on the left are all Dubl Ducks just 3 spots left to fill that side !!!!!
The right side is the Shumate collection gotta love those scales on some of them!!!!
The rest of my razors sit in 3 drawers, the bottom one for restores in progress, the second one for, well ones that I will probably sell, and the top drawer for my current rotation...
I am in the process of making wooden trays that will hold the razors separate, and that will fit the inside of the drawers perfectly... (pics on the way when I finish them up)





The Strop Mirror that the wife just got me to add to the den, she actually figured out that I could use the hooks for my strops.... (Gotta love this woman)
I reinforced the mounts so that I can actually use the hooks for stropping, however the mirror is now just for decoration



I'll post more pics as I get some of the upcoming projects finished...

Next is the Micro-microwave for hot towels, I have to figure out how I am going to set it up and build it in !!!!!

Those "sugar bowl" lids look like they would be great to use as a lather dish too.

while not as fancy as some heres where I keep some of my stuff. I hope to redo the old cabinet this summer. It works pretty good though.

Thanks for posting the pics Doc,,, Looking good Brother

My latest addition. TI display case in elm burl, very nice. Hung it in the bedroom.

Just got the case and filled it up already. Looks good Dave.
Don't forget that you share that bedroom with you wife and not those razors.

Originally Posted by cannonfodder

My latest addition. TI display case in elm burl, very nice. Hung it in the bedroom.

Third one down on the left...is that lacewood? I was looking at some to make my own scales the other day....wondered what the finished product would look like.

that is very beautiful work by you...I am very envious of it ...thanks alot for sharing the great shots!
Shayne.

I'm currently building my shave den/cave (it's in the basement). I'll post pictures of where I'm at tomorrow.

OK, here is the work in progress:


The entrance to my shave den/cave !! Note the closet where I'll have plenty of space to put towels and all kinds of other stuff.




A torch so I can see when I walk in !




These odd looking machines shall wash & dry my clothes & towels. There will be some cabinets over them.




This is where I will build my ceramic tile shower. Note the light that should give interesting highlights to the ceramic & glass that will be there.




This is where the straight razor magic will happen.




A close-up of the cabinet & sink




This is picture gives an idea of what the sink will look like with the faucet coming out of the wall.



I'll be installing a heated floor to keep my feet nice & comfy while I shave, and I might have one of those anti-gravity chairs so I can lay-down & relax with a hot towel wrapped around my face/head.

So that's where I'm at now. There is still alot of work to do, but I'm enjpying finishing my basement, so I don't mind. I'll keep you guys posted on this project as it evolves. If you have any ideas you think I'd like, please let me know.

Glenn.