Thread: What are you working on?

Originally Posted by PaulFLUS

Sweet knife. I assume that is modded celluloid or bone not actually antler? Looks really nice.

Thanks. It’s jigged bone. I have a lot of antler, but this is what he wanted.

Screwed around in the shop today. Been meaning to try and make some boxes. The prototype came out ok, definitely going to be some tweaks.

What did you use to cut that out with?

Originally Posted by Gasman

What did you use to cut that out with?

I used a router and 1/4” straight flute, outlined the razor with red ballpoint so I could easily see what I was doing then freehanded it. I took maybe an 1/8 at a time in depth of cut, overall depth is .45”. I left just a hint of the line until the final pass then cleaned up the edges. In the picture it looks pretty good but could use some refining. I left all my template guides at work but the original plan was to make a cut out in 1/4” mdf with the bandsaw or coping saw and clean that up with sandpaper and chisels and get a perfect copy that way. Problem is every razor is different. I like it for the custom look but it isn’t practical, but neither is the rest of our hobby for the most part.

It is a nice looking case. I am guessing that you will put leather on top so it will be a travel case/paddle strop. A more generic cutout would accommodate more razors but they would be less secure. I have been toying with the concept of a large slip case box with a dovetail end cap that would also be a paddle strop. It will still be some time before I can get back into the shop.

Originally Posted by RezDog

It is a nice looking case. I am guessing that you will put leather on top so it will be a travel case/paddle strop. A more generic cutout would accommodate more razors but they would be less secure. I have been toying with the concept of a large slip case box with a dovetail end cap that would also be a paddle strop. It will still be some time before I can get back into the shop.

Leather is definitely in the works. This particular box was just a testing ground for another project for a buddy. When I get it finished I’ll see if he doesn’t mind if I post it up here as it’s for the first he made.

I've seen examples of the type with 2razors and one I had with 2 swinging parts, one the cover and the other thicker one for 2 razors with 2 more razors in the base.
It had a padded paddle strop on the base.
The swinging cover was also used on pencil boxes which looked the same as the razor cases.

Originally Posted by jfk742

Screwed around in the shop today. Been meaning to try and make some boxes. The prototype came out ok, definitely going to be some tweaks.

Interesting concept! Is that red oak?

I made another brush. It's in my thread in the Brush Makers Alcove.

I got the yards mowed and took care of the wife as she is still in the recovery stages. Also took the wife's cat to the vet. The 2 dogs go to the groomers tomorrow.

I made a small Sled for my Table Saw and one for my Disc sander.



And the neighbor came by and said he noticed I had been turning some wood and wanted to know if I wanted this one tree limb he had been saving for a couple of years. It was 6 feet long and was Black Walnut. by the end of the day, I managed to get it cut up and turned into workable pieces. About 2.5" to 3.5" thick. Not sure what I'm going to do with it but I will figure out something.



You know me. I got to stay busy somehow or I will go nuts. OK, More Nuts. LOL.

Jerry, I admire your tenacity, not as much as your number plate though!