danger...Will Robinson...
If you search around you might find some pictures of what I'm talking about. I've seen a few holders that keep the blade open to dry now, but can't recall the threads text to search for you.[/QUOTE]
I just don't like the idea of a open blade sitting around... you are right "if it's safe" is a big IF.... thanks for the thoughts.
Rusting our metal razors?
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Philadelph
That's a cool idea. I like it. Maybe slightly round or angle the visible edges for a more finished look. Also, I'm not the most knowledgeable on this subject, but should the razor slot maybe be finished with a poly or something? Dried wood is considered to have less than 19% moisture content. Could the moisture still promote rust? This is something I've always really wondered in terms of storing razors. I just found this:
Like other hygroscopic materials, wood placed in an environment with stable temperature and relative humidity will eventually reach a moisture content that yields no vapor pressure difference between the wood and the surrounding air. In other words, its moisture content will stabilize at a point called the equilibrium moisture content (EMC). Wood used indoors will eventually stabilize at 8-14% moisture content; outdoors at 12-18%. Hygroscopicity isn't necessarily a bad thing - this allows wood to function as a natural humidity controller in our homes. When the indoor air is very dry, wood will release moisture. When the indoor air is too humid, wood will absorb moisture.
PS- maybe I should start a new thread with this as a discussion...
I was thinking that to make the hole where the razor sits in a bit more snug... fill it with some kind of clay, poly, whatever, that is plyable. Then wrap the razor with saran wrap or similar, and push into the larger hole, so that the clay comes out... Clean it up around the lip, and get a snug, perfectly molded hole for that specific razor. I'm working out the details now... and working on some more models.