Thread: 13 and 14 of 14. Completion of two 7-day sets.

I have finally managed to complete my long-running project of two 7-day sets. One of American-made barber's-notched blades from different makers in MOP scales and one of different old Henckels grinds in vintage carved bone.
The last installment of this project can be viewed here: http://straightrazorpalace.com/custo...1-12-14-a.html . Links at the beginning of each thread will go back to the beginning, two at a time.

To complete the sets, the last 2 razors have been finished. An old Empire Beardsley and Alvord wedge for the American set and an old Henckels #94 'Columbus' razor with a nice double-grind and a flat-top spine.




the boxes for the sets were made by Tomas, who is a fine carpenter in the millwork shop behind my business, out of leftover Corian countertop material.


I had 2 spare sets of scales in case anything should be broken during the project and fortunately, I did not need them!
I decided to include the spare scales in the bottom of the sets after I figured out a way to 'upholster' the boxes within my redneck limits. An upholsterer, I am NOT! So taking the spare bits of pearl and the bone scales, I fixed them up, installed sized collars, and double-stick taped them in the bottom of each box between two 7-wrench organizers and created a wooden basswood frame which fit loosely around it all. A dessicant pack could not hurt, I thought!

Superb sets!, well done, boxes are very cool as well! Enjoy!

Now, after some experimentation, I got the formula for the size of the fabric down pat and used some fabric sticky-tape to create some 'Bags' of sorts! They will go over the racks and spare scales, dessicant.



Then, some arranging, fluffing, folding, and prodding at least gave the razors a decent place to lie!



Nice to have this project completed. Ton's of hours in it. Still need to hone most. While the blades are not all perfect, they all have nice geometry and are, of course, by great makers. I don't anticipate any issues getting all to shave good.
I figure a few a week and I will have them humming soon!
Thanks for looking!
Tom

Where did you find 2 lots of 8 sets of matching vintage scales?
They came out well tom and I like the idea of spare scales in the bottom of the sets, though if the boxes were banged onto a surface is there a risk of the upper spare scale cracking on the lower one?

They turned out splendidly Tom. I dig everything about them. Can you imagine in about 80 years from now. Some guy will get one of those sets from God knows where and from God knows who, will be tickled pink to find those spare scale panels. You will be praised out loud I'm sure and for certain. That's what makes this so epic. You planted this seed and now it will start a new legacy for these fine instruments.

Hip Hip Hoorah!!!!

Pretty darn good redneckin'.

very very nice sets and boxes .. !!!

Fantastic!

I love the way you lined it. Looks spectacular.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Where did you find 2 lots of 8 sets of matching vintage scales?
They came out well tom and I like the idea of spare scales in the bottom of the sets, though if the boxes were banged onto a surface is there a risk of the upper spare scale cracking on the lower one?

Thanks, Ed! These scales were searched out individually over many years. The scales are stuck to the bottom by strips of thick 3-M sticky-tape. The ones on top of the other have two layers, so they are barely touching the bottom ones. The razors are elevated above the scales/dessicant, so should be no issues. These are not 'travel' boxes, but are intended to stay on the shelf to store the razors in. As far as banging them down on a surface, better not happen!

Originally Posted by Martin103

Superb sets!, well done, boxes are very cool as well! Enjoy!

My thanks, Martin!

Originally Posted by Tarkus

They turned out splendidly Tom. I dig everything about them. Can you imagine in about 80 years from now. Some guy will get one of those sets from God knows where and from God knows who, will be tickled pink to find those spare scale panels. You will be praised out loud I'm sure and for certain. That's what makes this so epic. You planted this seed and now it will start a new legacy for these fine instruments.

Hip Hip Hoorah!!!!

I appreciate that, Darl. It must look good or You would say otherwise! I can always count on your honesty....
Even when it hurts!

Originally Posted by MisterMoo

Pretty darn good redneckin'.

Yeah. Sometimes I can out-redneck my own self! Thanks!

Nicely done and well thought out!