Brush stand

[rodrigaj]

Before my retirement, I was a semiconductor engineer and later a teacher. I would go into my workshop to unwind. It's a great hobby. Many people have told me that I could make money with what I do or want to buy my stuff, but I would never do that. Once you accept money, it becomes a job.

I like this design on etsy. I would make it with cypress, and fill the bottom with lead shot:

 

[Galibier_Numero_Un]

Wow! I wish I found this thread before starting my project, although it likely wouldn't have deterred me ;-)

So, some 5 weeks into surfing this forum, I’m already up to two brushes – not including the beat up badger brush my wife gifted me. Never one to leave well enough alone, I had trouble finding a brush stand that fit all my criteria. I found several that were really close, but unfortunately had the wrong size “slot”.

It was time to roll my own.

I started with a quick and dirty, proof of concept – to test what size “u-slot” would work. 30mm was ideal for both my Mühle STF Classic XL, as well my AP Shaveco 22mm Blue Lagoon. The inherited badger is rather tiny, and is for the most part, a place holder.

I feared I’d have to source parts individually for this project, but in a random search, I came across “barbell pedestals” made of acrylic. The 4.5” diameter was nearly perfect (I would have preferred 5”). This is what I’m referring to: Clear Acrylic Round Barbell Pedestal Display Riser

The first prototype was made from some scrap acrylic I had lying around (doesn’t everyone?), and a small scrap of maple. It doesn’t look as if I can squeeze razors onto this“final” stand (5” diameter would have been ideal), but apart from that, it’s working fine.

Hopefully, that Wald A1 I’ve been eyeing will fit without further modifications ;-)

... Thom

The Proof of Concept:

First "Production" Version:

 

[anoop]

The Saponificio Varesino brush stand works really well for me. Made of ash wood, stained black.

Is this still available?

 

[Manye]

The above brush stand, SV, is stil available. Fantastic for large knot brushes

 

[anoop]

The above brush stand, SV, is stil available. Fantastic for large knot brushes

I don’t see it on their website. Or do you mean available at other vendors?

 

[Mr. Shavington]

I don’t see it on their website. Or do you mean available at other vendors?

It’s on their website. First item when you shop for brushes….

Ash wood Base stand for SV shaving brush – Saponificio Varesino Online Store

www.saponificiovaresino.com

 

[anoop]

It’s on their website. First item when you shop for brushes….

Ash wood Base stand for SV shaving brush – Saponificio Varesino Online Store

www.saponificiovaresino.com

Ok I was looking at the US website.

Wood Lathering Bowls and Shave Brushes

Of course the daily shaving routine centers around the razor, however, the careful choice of accessories - a premium quality soap, a soap lathering bowl and hand-crafted badger hair brush can elevate that shaving experience beyond the ordinary. Saponificio Varesino shaving accessories are Made...

www.saponificiovaresino.us