This subject of having a blade bank isn't a new one.
There are a few options out there when it comes to used safety razor blades. I made one a while back and was probably allowed to keep it since it was always hidden in the bathroom.
There might be more ways but I think those would be the better-known options:
I am currently looking at replacing the blade bank with a new one. I would like to avoid a glass jar (like a jam jar for example) or porcelain (like a piggy bank). Over time, it's possible that I drop the blade bank and it's not a mess that I want to pick up.
The preferred container should be metal (soup/sauce/juice tin). If one day I'm able to recycle the blades, it's going to be all metal. I can make a new blade bank but I would like to try with plastic this time.
I tried to clean an old plastic peanut butter jar (1 kg jar from Costco). In the process of cleaning the label with hot water, I melted the jar. What I liked about the plastic jar was that I could probably put 20-30 years' worth of blades (if I look at my current tin that's smaller). If the recycling program changes, it will be easy to fix something to have them recycled by taking the blades out. Also, I could see the stack growing over time.
So, I'm looking for a new vessel to carry my blades. Many of the old threads reference a .50 cents soup can. Inflation today makes it difficult to find something that cheap. The best I could come up with was a 398ml tin for 1.29$ that contains BBQ sauce. It should be fairly easy to empty/clean/re-label.
I'm a huge fan of re-using something that I am going to trash anyway.
I've seen pill bottles, beer/soda cans, candy cans, etc.
What do you have?
References:
There are a few options out there when it comes to used safety razor blades. I made one a while back and was probably allowed to keep it since it was always hidden in the bathroom.
There might be more ways but I think those would be the better-known options:
- Blade Bank
- Blades that have a plastic tuck usually have a slot at the back to put the used blade back in.
- Wrap the blade back in the paper and snap it in half before trashing it (I would do that if I'm traveling).
- If you have an older home, you might have a slot in the wall to send your used blades.
I am currently looking at replacing the blade bank with a new one. I would like to avoid a glass jar (like a jam jar for example) or porcelain (like a piggy bank). Over time, it's possible that I drop the blade bank and it's not a mess that I want to pick up.
The preferred container should be metal (soup/sauce/juice tin). If one day I'm able to recycle the blades, it's going to be all metal. I can make a new blade bank but I would like to try with plastic this time.
I tried to clean an old plastic peanut butter jar (1 kg jar from Costco). In the process of cleaning the label with hot water, I melted the jar. What I liked about the plastic jar was that I could probably put 20-30 years' worth of blades (if I look at my current tin that's smaller). If the recycling program changes, it will be easy to fix something to have them recycled by taking the blades out. Also, I could see the stack growing over time.
So, I'm looking for a new vessel to carry my blades. Many of the old threads reference a .50 cents soup can. Inflation today makes it difficult to find something that cheap. The best I could come up with was a 398ml tin for 1.29$ that contains BBQ sauce. It should be fairly easy to empty/clean/re-label.
I'm a huge fan of re-using something that I am going to trash anyway.
I've seen pill bottles, beer/soda cans, candy cans, etc.
What do you have?
References:
Cheap and Easy DIY Blade Bank
A few weeks ago (when I started using a DE razor) I decided to make a blade bank out of an empty prescription bottle, and it turned out to be a success. It's a quick, easy, safe, and (if you have a bottle lying around) pretty much free way to go. There's not much to say about this: I cut a...
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How To Make A Blade Bank For Under 50 Cents.
After seeing a considerable number of threads recently regarding blade banks and disposing of spent razor blades I decided to show how to make a simple yet effective blade bank for under 50 cents. It is very easy, safe and ready for the recycle bin when full. There are a few that can be...
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3D Printed Project ( Blade Bank with Blade Use Counter )
Well, this is going to take a while, but it just might turn out to be useful, and maybe even fun at the same time. @Ron R posted a picture of his razor and brush stand/holder with a very practical built-in DIY "Blade Use Counter", and I just had to steal his idea and put it to use somewhere. A...
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DIY blade bank
I was looking around the internet for a recyclable blade bank, and I decided it would be pretty easy to make one from the things I had laying around the house. Let me know what you think. Thinks used: 5.5 oz Campbell's tomato juice Flat head screw driver Dremel tool use screw driver over to...
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Hideous blade banks
A lot of threads out there for professional, or nice home made blade banks. There's got to be an opposite side on the other end of the spectrum, right? Show us your ugly or hideous or crappy looking blade bank that, while functional - fails to meet esthetic criteria! Ugly can be defined in...
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An idea for disposing of blades.
Hi Folks, 18 year old wet shaver here. After shaving with my Red Personnas, I typically toss them into a jerry-rigged Altoid tin that I taped shut and cut a slit into. I once had a "shave bank," but wasn't too fond of how it looked in my shave den. I was wondering what you gentlemen do with...
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Blade Banks???
What are blade banks for? Do you toss them out when full? Is it because it’s quicker and easier to pitch your used blades? Since I have always purchased blades boxed with a used blade compartment, I have never understood a reason for one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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DIY bladebank with blade silhouette and/or custom label- Great inexpensive gift!
Good (Monday) morning everyone! Last week, while reading a thread about a starter setup and a question of what to do for a blade bank, I started up a conversation with AceByTerror, who created an awesome custom wrap for blade banks made from a broth/soup can. I had made a blade bank from a broth...
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Let's see those vintage blade banks.
I'll start. Ran across this at an antique show many years ago. Art-Deco Bakelite razor blade bank. The vendor was guessing late 1920-early 1930's mfg? Unmarked as to who made it. Have seen a few similar to it but not spot on to this one. And the ones I have found are always chipped or...
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Show me your razor blade bank!
I'd like to start a thread exclusively devoted to pictures of where you are storing your old used blades. I've been using the backs of the dispenser cartridges but with more blades in a cardboard box this isn't working for me. I debated the soup can homemade version, but I wanted something that...
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Book: Razor Blade Bank:
So I just stumbled upon this Amazon book; "Razor blade banks: An illustrated history and price guide". A 59 page long (or rather short?) book about collectible blade banks. Written by Lester Dequaine and published by the National Shaving & Barbershop Museum (1998). Collecting blade banks is...
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Photo journal of blade bank construction.
Some of you probably saw the thread where I showed the razor blade bank I made last week. I had a request for some action shots and I am making a second bank as a gift for Dad's Christmas so I am posting a step by step of how I made the prototype. Here is the original thread...
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Used Razor blade banks????
Nasty used razor blades are a problem, some plastic 10 blade affairs have the old, put the used in the back, which is fairly safe. Probably put double in the used side, and a good advert to those bin/waste guys to be careful of, OK? Now we have razor bins costing up ten dollars/pounds ffs! 2...
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Is a gatorade bottle good enough for disposing of safety razor blades (for someone with no kids)?
I don't have kids so I don't need to worry about one opening up the bottle and playing with the blades but I'm more worried about how the bottle would hold up when sanitation workers have to deal with it. The plastic on the bottle is sturdier than most other plastic drink bottles but not as...
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Do I need a blade bank?
Right now I throw my old de blades in the trash. I am thinking that might not be the best idea from a safety stand point. Do you guys use a blade bank for disposal? Is there a better option?
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