Saw a thing on the web...made said thing for less haha

[RobertJ]

Excellent work. Build some jigs and fixtures, mass produce, sell at craft fairs, PROFIT! Or if your like me, say that was fun and never build another LOL.

Very, very nice

Haha well there is already a "manufacturer" of them out there which is where I got the idea. I likely will build either a larger version or cedar plank the shave den and just add the shelves to the walls of my area to accommodate further purchases

 

[camoloc]

I like that a lot.

might have to make one if those with some revision.

camo

 

[camoloc]

So I was perusing the internet, looking at shaving stuff as we do lol and came across a setup that I really liked. However it was a bit more than I wanted to spend for it. So I pulled up my big boy pants, went into the shop and made it. I used Eastern Red Aromatic Cedar instead of Pine, Oak or whatever else they had it available in. I absolutely love the smell of cedar and it fits my decor here at home so win win. View attachment 1078222View attachment 1078224View attachment 1078225View attachment 1078226

what size of large hole bit/cutter did you use fornthe brush section?

camo

 

[RobertJ]

what size of large hole bit/cutter did you use fornthe brush section?

camo

The brush holes were made with a 1.25" hole saw. The razor holes were made with a 5/8" spade.

 

[copper0426]

WOW That is fantastic looking. A job well done is its own reward as well.

 

[Chevy Novacaine]

Beautiful work; you are very talented. I wish I were that capable.

 

[Cino]

Very nice!

 

[RobertJ]

In case anyone would like the measurements here goes

Base: 16" x 6" x 3/4"
Middle: 16" x 4" x 3/4"
Top: 16" x 3" x 3/4"
Back panels: 11" x 4" x 1/2"

 

[RobertJ]

Beautiful work; you are very talented. I wish I were that capable.

You Sir ARE that capable. Anyone can do this. Just put your mind to it, take your time and enjoy the process!

 

[cryhavoc]

Very nice!

 

[dmshaver]

Very nice! Very rewarding as well, I imagine.

 

[RobertJ]

Thank you. It certainly is. I enjoy home projects and making things much more than just buying something premade. I am looking into a desk lathe to maybe make some cedar and other PNW wood brush handles and other items as well.

 

[DCRIII]

Nicely done!

 

[Invicta]

Thank you. I left it raw. I didn't feel the need to seal it since it is cedar and I wanted as much of the natural aroma to permeate the air as possible haha.

I like the finished shaving station but am not familiar with red cedar. In time will it not need oiling or some kind of finish?

 

[kingfisher]

I think it looks great!

Unfortunately for me, I am highly allergic to cedar so it would be a no-go in my house. Happy that you can enjoy the aroma.

 

[Batchief909]

That's sweeeeet! Great work!

 

[ackvil]

Nice work.

 

[RobertJ]

I like the finished shaving station but am not familiar with red cedar. In time will it not need oiling or some kind of finish?

Cedar being a softwood is generally fairly resistant to drying and splitting or cracking. If you take a look at antique hope chests and such you'll notice that the cedar lining is unfinished and has not cracked or split in sometimes 100 years or more. Therefore, I wouldn't be too concerned with it falling apart.

 

[Cleanface]

Wish I could do work like that. It's a beauty.

 

[bkatbamna]

Great work. Nice to be able to use something every day that you made yourself.