Thread: reproduction barber's box

This is just the proto-type so please be nice, it is not finished. Had to order the mirror so it is not installed yet. Dividers will be put in to hold mug and brush and thinking about putting a tray in to hold razors? Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Size OD demensions 7.5"W X 8" L X 5.5" H




Thanks
Tim
If this is in the wrong place Mods please put it where it needs to be.

Prototype looks good. A razor tray, or the vertical compartments would be sensible. What's the real thing going to be made from? You could take that one, line it with baize or felt, cover it with leather & it'd be awesome!

I like the hinged top! I think it looks good but on the finished product you might want to cut the ends at a 45 degree so you don't have the butt end of a board showing. That way where two boards meet is right on the corner and it will give a more finished look IMO. You might want to add in a little compartment for a desiccant pouch like DampRid. That way if you put a razor away slightly damp it will help to soak up the moisture.

I think it's a very sturdy, nice looking box. I was curious about the double hinged top.... it's adds a bit to it, very neat.

Tim I can't wait to see the finished box. That thing looks like quality with a real retro look. Me likes lots....

I'd definitely add some separation between the stuff in the box, but it looks nice!

looks good. I'd do a vertical razor rack

Tim -

Thanks so much for taking the initiative to get this project started. Very impressive work on the fly. I think the prototype is coming along nicely.

I agree that some kind of separation would be nice - I like the idea of leaving the exterior/mirror frame of the box unfinished so that we can stain/decorate it ourselves, but there might be something to doing some kind of lining to the inside - though I realize this would be labor-intensive if done in a way that wouldn't show the installation too much.

Another thought on the separation - I think ideally about 1/3 to 1/2 of the bottom of the box would be divided - to me, most attractive/functional option would be a "pull out" drawer into which you could place razor dividers with room for say, 3-5 razors. Set over the drawer you'd have a small "shelf,"perhaps with a divider down the middle.

I think you want to elongate the box just a bot more, so it's slightly more rectangular than square in shape, leaving room under the lid for a slightly longer mirror and room in the box for mug, brush, strop, hone, etc. as needed. Keep up the great work! Martin

Great start!












but what's a barbeber?

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Well it is done, for now. Comments and sugestions welcomed.






Thanks
Tim