Thread: MacGyver Scuttle

No problem. In retrospect, my reply was a bit snippy.

Onery old fart... 'n , to boot, you try to hijack my temperment...

Originally Posted by urleebird

Onery old fart... 'n , to boot, you try to hijack my temperment...

Guess it happens to the best of us. Difference is, I feel bad about it.

Mike:

Based on your concept, I went and created my own scuttle from stuff I found available around here. Works like a dream and brought my shaving enjoyment level up dramatically just by using warm lather. Great idea!!

hey man. I think you could use Flowable Silicone to for a graded rubber 'ramp' around the edge of the dish basicly making it into a rubber stopper. If you put a bead of silicone around the edge then use something like a plastic card (think credit card like) and spread it by laying the edge of the card on the rim of the cup and against the side and then swipe it around to spread the silicone. a bit hard to explain but i think you can figure out what im saying. the silicone dries tough but still flexible should make a nice seal.
good luck
Brendan

http://www.acehardware.com/sm-permat...i-1419004.html

I went to the hardware store and purchased a rubber O-ring. It slips just great over the inner cup I use and seals everything up nicely.

Originally Posted by steve

Mike:

Based on your concept, I went and created my own scuttle from stuff I found available around here. Works like a dream and brought my shaving enjoyment level up dramatically just by using warm lather. Great idea!!

Congrats Steve. You should post a picture if you can.

I agree the warm lather is just awsome. I think it improves both the comfort/enjoyment as well as the shave quality.

Originally Posted by svnoto

The infamous thread-jack... My apologies if thats how my reply came across!

I think it would be fun to have a little thread of all homemade creations. I've seen a few very creative travel brush cases, homemade stands, scuttles, and overall travel kits. It would be pretty cool to have them all in one location. What does everyone think?

I think that would be great. I've also seen some pretty innovative ideas.

OK, since you suggested pictures, here goes

1. 3 separate pieces
2. how the rubber O-ring fits on the crock (I don't know the official name for this piece)
3. all together. the ring seals in the heat nicely and provides a cushion so the crock doesn't knock around.

Originally Posted by steve

OK, since you suggested pictures, here goes

1. 3 separate pieces
2. how the rubber O-ring fits on the crock (I don't know the official name for this piece)
3. all together. the ring seals in the heat nicely and provides a cushion so the crock doesn't knock around.

Nice one

Thanks for posting the pics Steve. Looks like a winner.