Thread: What about this for storage?

I have a Gerstner International and it is a fine box. A few of the machinists at work have the USA Gerstners and this stands up well next to it. Harbor Freight also has a wooden machinist box for around $100. It is made a bit cheaper but does well too. I have one in the shop and am pleased for the price.


Tony

Oddly enough, I received a sales flyer from Harbor Freight on Saturday, and
one of the 8-Drawer chests they carry is on sale for $69.99. This one is
listed as an 8 Drawer Tool Chest, and the one Tony mentions is listed
as an 8 Drawer Machinist's Chest. Both look very similar except for the
color of the felt liner.

They also have a 6 Drawer Ash Tool Chest that looks very servicible
complete with side handles which the 8 drawer chest do not have.
To bad I only have three razors so even it would be a little barren,
but it is a nice looking chest so who knows.....future expansion and
all that.

Here 'ya go...

SIX DRAWER ASH TOOL CHEST - 59.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94554

8 DRAWER MACHINIST'S CHEST - 99.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92728

EIGHT DRAWER WOOD TOOL CHEST - 99.99 On Sale till 25Sep06 69.99
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=94538

Originally Posted by C utz

These are old photo's, but it's what I use to store my razors....
It's a wooden machinests box. Gerstner makes some NICE high end versions of this...this one is a 'cheap' copy of a gerstner box, but it's all wood, and works great. I had to add the slotted holders....

C utz

What is in that Bakerlight box in the cupboard Not a Valet Autostrop I hope!

Hi Everyone. I emailed a company that manufactures a "roll" for silverware or flatware. This is their email back to me.

"Thank you for your interest in our products. It sounds like you would need three rolls perhaps, similar to our flatware rolls, each holding 10 razors, which would make each roll 26" long. I don't think Pacific Silvercloth would be the best fabric to use for this purpose as the brown dye in the fabric could stain some of the more absorbent handle materials, and it would not protect against moisture. Have you seen anything similar in the past, and if so, what type of material/fabric was used? It would not be difficult for us to make the roll out of a different fabric.

Also, if you're interested, we can have the rolls embroidered with your name or some other identifying wording. I'll be glad to put a quote together for you. Let me know what type of fabric you might want, if you would be interested in embroidery, and if putting 10 per roll would work for you."

I may ask her if her fabric supplier could suggest something. Any of you razor gurus have any feedback? The size of a slot is 1.25"x7". Is that okay? (1.25" wide enough? I don't know what the max diameter of an object to fit in a slot could be.) Also embroidery of names or Straightrazorplace or ...

John

Originally Posted by C utz

These are old photo's, but it's what I use to store my razors....
It's a wooden machinests box. Gerstner makes some NICE high end versions of this...this one is a 'cheap' copy of a gerstner box, but it's all wood, and works great. I had to add the slotted holders....

C utz

I am in awe.................

Originally Posted by portal5

What is in that Bakerlight box in the cupboard Not a Valet Autostrop I hope!

I had to go back and see what the heck you were talking about! If you mean the center compartment that has the maroon box, it's my 4day Henckels Friodur set (each razor is unique and in shave ready near mint condition

For those looking to by a similar box, the one thing I recommend is, no matter which design you choose, make sure the internal dimensions of the box are wide enough to accomodate your longest straight razor.

C utz

Originally Posted by mrcleanhead

...I may ask her if her fabric supplier could suggest something. Any of you razor gurus have any feedback? The size of a slot is 1.25"x7". Is that okay? (1.25" wide enough? I don't know what the max diameter of an object to fit in a slot could be.) ....

1.25" would be fine for your medium to smaller razors (perhaps up to 6/8" would fit). Your larger 'chopper' type razors are a bit widder and would not fit, or would be VERY tight (you don't want to warp the scales, and force it in). Also, 7" long would hold most razors. I know that the longer razors (i.e. Maestro razors) would not fit.

How much were they asking for the rolls?

C utz

does anyone have any other links for boxes like the gerstner boxes that are cheaper and can hold several razors as well as some space for mugs etc. It doesnt have to be great quality, just something nice enough that the wife wont consider it an eye sore. She gets mad enough about what I spend on razors, the last think she wants to see is me spending lots of money for something to keep the razors in lol! Im talking like under $60.00...

Originally Posted by JLStorm

does anyone have any other links for boxes like the gerstner boxes that are cheaper and can hold several razors as well as some space for mugs etc. It doesnt have to be great quality, just something nice enough that the wife wont consider it an eye sore. She gets mad enough about what I spend on razors, the last think she wants to see is me spending lots of money for something to keep the razors in lol! Im talking like under $60.00...

Josh you are going to have to learn to be sneakier...

Shhhh Rich you'll blow up our spot. Now we'll have to bribe the few women that are on here to not rat us out. However, remember ladies, you're not suppose to rat out a Brother of the SRP. Please?