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.

cool man, very ingenuitive. left column, 4th razor down in the T.I. case, what's that bad boy, looks massive. one under it looks nice too.

Very nice! I have been looking at the shadow boxes at Michael's and wondering how they would be for razor display. Now I know and I'm off to get a couple. Thanks for a good how-to.

Originally Posted by wescap34

Very nice! I have been looking at the shadow boxes at Michael's and wondering how they would be for razor display. Now I know and I'm off to get a couple. Thanks for a good how-to.

Dont forget to get a 40% off coupon out of the local paper... they are in ours every week here !

and I was thinking the same thing as you....

cannon ... GREAT work. It looks beautiful and I'm sure you will fill it fast if it's not already.

I do like when the blade is slightly open like it is in the TI case though.

Originally Posted by Big Red

cool man, very ingenuitive. left column, 4th razor down in the T.I. case, what's that bad boy, looks massive. one under it looks nice too.

The left column, top down, 5/8 Revisor round point, 3/8 Henckels round point, 5/8 Henckels spike, 8/8 Henckels Spanish point worked spine, 7/8 Heribert Wacker Jungmeister Spanish point. I have three Wacker razors, all super shaving blades.


If I was doing it again, I would go with a lighter backing. That was material left over from a gun case I made years ago. It is a little to dark with the black shadow box. I was thinking of veneering it with some other wood but it is more work than I want to go through. I could make one in solid wood just as fast as I could veneer this one.

I wish I could find those hooks up here in brass, just had no luck....

The case looks great...

Very nice. I saw those cases and thought the same thing but I don't have any place to hang it. You did a really nice job on the alterations. Don't forget to put something in the case to take out the moisture. Do tell, where did you get the hooks?

Nice job my friend....

I like your cabinet. I did the same thing awhile back with the Hobby Lobby display case.

Originally Posted by Limey

I like your cabinet. I did the same thing awhile back with the Hobby Lobby display case.

Are the hooks staggered so they are hold the blades slightly open like that ?

If so could you post a pic with a couple of razors out of the case?

Looks great !