Thread: What are you working on?

Twhite--Mom used ground all spice and I remember it being quite potent so that's why only 1/4 teaspoon per batch. Her homemade bay rum has a refreshing citrus scent to it from the orange extract. It's the only aftershave my Dad would ever use.

Originally Posted by Haroldg48

I've used these and fished the wire behind the drywall. Depending on the application, they are less obvious than the wire channel stuff. https://www.lowes.com/pd/Eaton-1-Gan...-Plate/3125961Attachment 251320

I had thought about that, also running them along the wall under the carpet. Still, getting it through a bunch of wall studs is not my forte!
It won't be seen anyway as I pack the room with all the 'stuff'!

Cleaned up the outside of the two day box this evening.
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Originally Posted by Benz

Twhite--Mom used ground all spice and I remember it being quite potent so that's why only 1/4 teaspoon per batch. Her homemade bay rum has a refreshing citrus scent to it from the orange extract. It's the only aftershave my Dad would ever use.

Guys, please keep in mind that how long herbs and spices have been Pre-Ground will effect how potent they are. If you fresh crack or grind the Allspice it will be Much more potent than Any Store Bought Pre-Ground.

To an small extent the same applies to the Cinnamon Sticks and the Bay Leaves, the smaller the pieces the more surface area to release the oils. With that said if you use Fresh Bay Leaves you'll need about 3 Times more as drying concentrates the flavors.

Just a little fyi.

Yes I'll be making this After Shave, Nothing like something Vintage and Heirloom!

Benz, thank you for sharing a Family Treasure! :

Originally Posted by cudarunner

Guys, please keep in mind that how long herbs and spices have been Pre-Ground will effect how potent they are. If you fresh crack or grind the Allspice it will be Much more potent than Any Store Bought Pre-Ground.

To an small extent the same applies to the Cinnamon Sticks and the Bay Leaves, the smaller the pieces the more surface area to release the oils. With that said if you use Fresh Bay Leaves you'll need about 1/3rd more as drying concentrates the flavors.

Just a little fyi.

Yes I'll be making this After Shave, Nothing like something Vintage and Heirloom!

Benz, thank you for sharing a Family Treasure! :

Absolutely right about the spices cuda and people will have to adjust accordingly hence no two batches will be exactly the same. I hope you guys enjoy Mom's old recipe and please DO report your results.

Some excellent work happening in this thread lately! Rick, the scales look very nice indeed, great lines and paired nicely with the shape of the razor. Outback that's almost like a brand new box, looking good and will make a nice little home for that pair of W&Bs. I've been trying to find some shop time but it's hard to come by these days. Cleaning up a couple razors and getting ready to shape some honey horn for scales, just got the blanks stuck together. Also making (attempting) a couple brush handles (sans lathe) but I shared that in the "brush makers alcove" I guess so I'll leave it over there. Waiting for knots and giving the handles thin coats of tru-oil. Nice work gents!

Originally Posted by Benz

...snip... I don't know if Ever Clear would work but I would think it might be a bit harsh.

190 vodka works fine and around here it is cheaper. A cheap dark rum has more aroma than light. The rest of the recipe is very close to mine.
~Richard

Trying to save some original PUMA skins for a friend that the previous owner burned up with a Dremel trying to clean the blade in position.


No before shots sadly, and a bit more to go, but think they will be OK.

Still need to smooth out the transition some. But with little files these things take time..
Cheers.
Lol just saw my Dremel in every picture. Never used it on this,, honest...

Originally Posted by MikeB52

Trying to save some original PUMA skins for a friend that the previous owner burned up with a Dremel trying to clean the blade in position.


No before shots sadly, and a bit more to go, but think they will be OK.

Still need to smooth out the transition some. But with little files these things take time..
Cheers.
Lol just saw my Dremel in every picture. Never used it on this,, honest...

Nice job, Outback! I suppose you DO know the difference!