Thread: Some tips on my storage case pls.

I'm building a display case right now similar to ones I've seen on the site, but I'm going in a little different direction. I'm using the shadow box you get at Michaels and have a few questions.

The inside dimensions are 11 w x 15 h. The bottom shelf uses the well bottom of the box and the middle shelf is a piece of 1/8 pine. The front of the shelves are going to have a piece of 1/2 x 1/2 square pine glued down to keep the razors from sliding out. The scale anchors (1/2 x 1/2 inch pine) you see in the photo are what I am wondering about, I intend to carve grooves in those two pieces to hold the razors from sliding around horizontally. Any suggestions as to how wide those should be apart? I've got 11 inches to work with.

I guess it would depend on how many razors you want to fit in there

Originally Posted by Catrentshaving

I guess it would depend on how many razors you want to fit in there

lol. I guess I should have said, basically as many as I can reasonably fit in there without having to worry about knocking them out when I pick one for shaving. The way it looks is I can fit maybe 7 in each row.

It looks good, but that new chopper might need a case of its own.

Originally Posted by Scookum

lol. I guess I should have said, basically as many as I can reasonably fit in there without having to worry about knocking them out when I pick one for shaving. The way it looks is I can fit maybe 7 in each row.

yeah it'll most likely depend on your personal preference as far as the spacing. Whatever looks good to you. But if your worried about knocking others off youlll also want to take into account your hand size. See how much space it takes up when you reach on it.

I personally would rather have the razors side on in a nice display case like a shadow box so you can see the scales and any fancy bits.

Originally Posted by RobertH

I personally would rather have the razors side on in a nice display case like a shadow box so you can see the scales and any fancy bits.

Yeah I'm thinking about doing this too, problem tho, finding small shoulder hooks in Ottawa is proving to be impossible believe it or not. I may end up bending cup hooks to see how they might work.

How about these? Shouldered Square Hooks - Lee Valley Tools

Is this a hanging case? How about a 45 degree dado to reveal a ¼ profile? Drill a dimple in the bottom bar to keep in place. Thinner dividers will allow more space for the razors that are coming…because they are coming. Build in something for moisture control.

Originally Posted by RobertH

How about these? Shouldered Square Hooks - Lee Valley Tools

Yes those are what I was looking for. I was just at Lee Valley the other day asking about hooks they told me they didn't have any...