Thread: Made a Razor display case

Well, there comes a time where your razor acquisitions outpace your ability to store them. I had a cup stuffed with razors so I decided to make a new case. I have a Thiers Issard magnetic burl display case for my most prized blades, but needed something worthy of the other razors. I was going to make a storage shelf out of some curly white oak I have but I like the glass case. It displays the razors better and keeps them somewhat protected. A long story short, I was at Hobby Lobby and came across some large shadow boxes. The backing looked like hell and would never work for razors. Thin, flimsy foam with a thin wood backing, but it had potential.

So I picked up one of the cases. I removed the junk backing and cut a ½ inch sheet of ply wood to refit the box. I was going to use some crushed purple velvet for a cover. You have to take into account the thickness of the material as it wraps around the board so you need a little clearance but it still needs to fit tight. Measure twice, cut once, off the workshop I go. I ripped the ply down to size on the band saw (you have to make sure to keep your cuts square or your backing will be no good). I used some general purpose spray adhesive on the board and fitted it with the purple velvet working to make sure there are no bubbles or wrinkles in the fabric. Glue the sides around to the back, trim the excess and screw it all together.

For hangers I went with 5/8 inch brass shoulder hooks. I marked the backing off with a grid using string to make sure my lines were straight. I predrilled a pilot for each screw in hanger and screw them in. I got all the hardware store had but need a few more so I will hit another store tomorrow. The door has a magnetic closure and works darn good. While it is not as flashy as my Thiers case, it also cost a fraction as much and holds quite a few more blades. I may get adventurous some day and flush mount a button magnet behind each mount to hold the blade partially open like the Thiers. But for the cost, it will work darn good.