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It would require custom scales but I think it is possible if you incorporate strong enough magnets but has anyone ever made a magnetic display case that would have the razors "floating" without hooks or other method of holding them up?
Had the thought yesterday when I was thinking of how I would like to start creating my display area in the shaving HQ:hmmm:
Any thoughts or has anyone seen this?
What occurs to me is that if a razor, with a metal blade and non-ferrous metal scales is held by magnetism the blade itself will become magnetized. Not a big thing I suppose but there is something about that I don't like. YMMV.
something to play with, I figure I could do the scales a few different ways one way would be to make epoxy scales and have the metal or magnets hidden. I don't see what, if any, effect the blade would get from becoming possibly magnetized. It won't shave any different and the pull couldn't affect the blade surface...Not sure, will find out when I make it with razors I won't be worried if ruined
They have magnetic knife holders for kitchen knives. Maybe you could get a couple of those and mount them.
I'm sure it wouldn't hurt anything. In fact I've seen razors branded 'Carbo Magnetic' IIRC. Maybe a few others marked magnetic on the blade , as if it were a selling point. Maybe attracted to the iron in the blood, pulls the razor to the skin, giving a closer shave. :p
Here are two photo's i stole from someplace on the net when I was looking for ideas as to what I would do.
You will note that they only use the magnets on the one side - maybe you could "better" that somehow.
Good Luck!!
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I would rather appreciate the fact that if somebody slams the door/what ever vibration occurs while living in a house. that my razors weren't all going to go bouncing across the floor
I liked the little hooks under neath and the pin above the scales that held the blade up and presented so to speak in a slightly open position
I forget who but there is a member here that hangs his razors using magnets from the tail, right above his sink. It looks pretty cool.
You are right WoppA, it was Geezer. He came up with a very cool idea for his shave denQuote:
Originally Posted by WoppA
http://straightrazorpalace.com/razor...n-set-ups.html
I think some old razors were intentionally magnetized as a marketing ploy as a process that improves the steel somehow...I believe this notion is bunk, but I mention it only to dispel any fears of problems with magnetizing the blade. My history could be wrong, but a vendor told me this once (that is was a clever ploy, and possibly collectible).
OTOH, my REAL fear would be a very sharp blade floating around in space....and something disturbs the balance (like a thunder clap or some other big vibration) and the razor gets closer to one pole than the other and snaps against the magnet. I am not sure how you could design against this, but the fears of damaging edges, breaking scales, hardened steel blades, and magnets does not appeal to me.
Perhaps I misunderstood the concept....I think that having the tails secured with a magnet is a fine idea.
I never been a fan of razors that have a large pull to them primarily from my sanding jig that uses 3 rare earth magnets, & has enough power to sometimes turn a razor into a refrigerator magnet. I use a demagnetizer I liberated from work. A swipe or two across the spine and it renderes it negatively charged.
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The above cases are mine,and Yes I use hooks on the toe end.
I cannot see how a razor can have any negitive effect from a weak amt of magnitism.
Try this.With a very fine needle file,create some steel dust.De-grease a razor,Rub the spine over a strop (hard) about 50 times,Until it gets warm,it will pick up the file dust.
I think any time you hone or strop you get a small amt of magnitism.
I agree. I cannot see good or bad from magnetism...I'm not sure it is actually possible to get a razor totally devoid of any magnetism (if you have a sensitive enough means of gauging it)...sort of splitting hairs here. Never the less, it could be used as a marketing ploy...some guys will believe interesting things if you toss out the right big words and have some clever demonstration.Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
That said, I think I'd get rather annoyed with a razor that snaps the steel dog tag chain up off my chest ;)
My dad paid HUGE money for a mattress with magnets in it for its reported healing abilities...marketing a magnetic razor seems like child's play next to that:D
So true unit:) Like magnets on gasoline fuel lines to align the fuel molicules,or copper bracelets to relieve arthritis.
Oh (forehead slap) the fuel line magnet is a MUCH better example than mine!Quote:
Originally Posted by pixelfixed
Sorry for the thread drift.
I dig those cases though. The magnet tail holder is a great solution;)
Razors definitely get magnetized. I see it again and again when I use a magnetic sanding jig. It seems to wear off fairly quickly though. None of them would have stayed on the refrigerator for very long. Having them hang on a magnetic year in and year out might make them more magnetic.
Then again, as stated earlier, does it matter if a razor is magnetic? Just make sure your son/nephew/younger brother with braces doesn't use it! His mother would never forgive you.
