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Hi there,
Here is a Gerstner Case that I got from Jimmy a while back. Put a little work in it; still need to replace the mirror, maybe I will.
I decided to put some of the collection in it. Mainly to introduce guests to old fashioned shaving,,, show & tell so to speak.
Thanks for looking, :D
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That's a sweet chest. :tu
Very nice!
I want it back ! .................. :rofl2:
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Nice job John, I especially like that little tray that holds the straights. :tu
That's an insert out of a cigar box, can't remember what brand, I get empty cigar boxes for free.
Hope you have the Florida Permit to have those razors, 335$ a year, Wow, that is steep.
John
Very nice display!
My only suggestion would be using anti-corrosion VCI paper.
Nice set up John
I really do like these type of chest also they look very nice
What a lovely case John and a great refurbishment!
Congratulations you've finally found a practical use for a Gerstner. Being a Toolmaker they were always a sign of a Craftsman. However once you got them home and started to load it up with your gear you realized these thin and shallow draws wont hold any of your measuring instrument cases. A constant P.I.A. Ive since retired mine to the basement and gone to Kennedy and Sears boxes. But as a Razor box its Aces. :tu
That's a fantastic looking chest and a great restoration.
What a wonderful way to introduce folks into straight and d/e wet shaving.
If that doesn't raise some hackles and entice them, nothing will.
Pete <:-}
Wow - great job John, and some stunning razors and kit as well.
Those are top notch chests, well done!
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Thanks for the compliments guys, but there are some issues with the green felt installation. I can't cut a straight line to save my life.
The edges are a bit off on some trays.
The original mirror has super thin glass that most glass/mirror companies don't sell & thicker mirror won't fit the original frame.
So,,,, the company want a prime price for a new original mirror replacement.
That dang handle (original replacement ) cost $50.00 ,,, for what its made of a dang rip-off.
the first thing I came accross was this.
Mirror Fun: Silvering and Re-Silvering and How to Make Your Own One-Way Mirrors
Wow, John!
That is extremely nice! :bow
Ol' Jimmy can come up with the good stuff! :tu
That is sweet! The cigar box insert is great. I've been try to noodle out how to fabricate something similar, but I think I'll hunt for a few of those.
John I would love to have one of the real ones. But lately I,ve been eyeballing the Harbour Frieght knock off at 80$, but it makes me wonder what your giving up for that cost, I guess I may have to see, the cigar inserts are a great idea, I have some of them. Tc
I would actually go with the Harbor Freight, if I had to do it again,,, a lot less work.
I have inspected the Harbor freight ones and passed because of the quality. But then again they are cheap and easy.
Judging only from his pictures I would much rather have Hirlau's project.
[It could be held together with scotch tape....]:shrug:
WITH contents....right Jimmy?Quote:
Originally Posted by JimmyHAD
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[i bought one from Harbor . Had wife issues , foot print was way to big for her]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hirlau
That is the coolest chest! Holy smokes I like that really cool set up.
That turned out great ! How thick is the mirror you need ? Was thinking a cheap mirror might be thin or even polish up a sheet of aluminum. It's not like your going to shave off it right ?
It was either 1/16 th or 1/8 th ,,,,,I took it to a glass & mirror shop to get a piece cut, they looked at it & said it was too thin & nobody has mirror that thin anymore. :shrug:
That's an awesome chest! It must weight a ton with everything in it. Very cool - might have to make one if the collection keeps growing.
Adam
Have any of you guys use the razor racks that have magnets that hold the razors in place by the tang . Any opions on these? Thanks Harry
This post, scroll down for pix of a novel way to use magnets to hold razors .........Quote:
Originally Posted by hasstar
http://straightrazorpalace.com/misce...ml#post1551561
Yes Adam, its heavy , even empty.Quote:
Originally Posted by aalbina
Very cool box.
For anyone interested in these , of course the real deal is very expensive if you can find a deal on one snag it!
I have two knock offs, one Harbor freight and one larger grizzly both Gerstner knock offs. for razor duty either one will do the trick. The HF one is made of the lightest wood ever, think poplar but lighter still. The grizzly is much ore solid , but again not a Gerstner.
Like I said tho, either would do great for razor duty. I will add another Grizzly soon.
I feel like I can comfortably say that is a NEED and not a want! Wow what a great set up!
Did I actually see a Gold Dollar Razor in one of those drawers?
Really though, this is a fine case along with the contents. How old is this case?
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Originally Posted by Johntoad57
I'm not sure of the age, I have not researched it,,, guess I could. :shrug:
Jimmy might know ?
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