Do-It-Yourself Corner
Do-It-Yourself Corner
I thought it'd be neat to start a thread where people could show-off their home made creations such as razor racks, brush stands, etc. I'm sure their must be a lot of ingenuity on SMF, so here's where you get to play Show & Tell. Come on all you DIY'ers (that's Do-It-Yourselfers) -- it's time to dust off your cameras and get snapping!
To get the ball rolling, here's my brush stand that I made from an old metal coat hanger. It still needs a good coat of paint, but that'll come in time.
- Ken -
To get the ball rolling, here's my brush stand that I made from an old metal coat hanger. It still needs a good coat of paint, but that'll come in time.
- Ken -
- rustyblade
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Re: Do-It-Yourself Corner
Classy... why use paint? Just liberate some white-out from the office. Keep it all low-cost.GoTeeGuy wrote:I thought it'd be neat to start a thread where people could show-off their home made creations such as razor racks, brush stands, etc. I'm sure their must be a lot of ingenuity on SMF, so here's where you get to play Show & Tell. Come on all you DIY'ers (that's Do-It-Yourselfers) -- it's time to dust off your cameras and get snapping!
To get the ball rolling, here's my brush stand that I made from an old metal coat hanger. It still needs a good coat of paint, but that'll come in time.
- Ken -
A+ effort, I can never get wire to bend that nicely.
Richard
Re: Do-It-Yourself Corner
GoTeeGuy wrote:I thought it'd be neat to start a thread where people could show-off their home made creations such as razor racks, brush stands, etc. I'm sure their must be a lot of ingenuity on SMF, so here's where you get to play Show & Tell. Come on all you DIY'ers (that's Do-It-Yourselfers) -- it's time to dust off your cameras and get snapping!
To get the ball rolling, here's my brush stand that I made from an old metal coat hanger. It still needs a good coat of paint, but that'll come in time.
- Ken -
Nice brush! I like how you even were able to put a 'Body Shop' logo on it. Very well done.
-Tye
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Re: Do-It-Yourself Corner
I purchased this brush from the Body Shop over 10yrs ago. I'm surprised it's actually badger hair and that it's held up for so long. They don't sell this style anymore - just some cheap boar hair brushes. I'd like to get a nice vulfix brush, but I just can't justify the cost at the moment.Tye wrote:Nice brush! I like how you even were able to put a 'Body Shop' logo on it. Very well done.
-Tye
BTW, excellent posts everyone!! Keep 'em coming. Who knows, maybe we can put all the pics into a SMF coffee table book!!!!
- Ken -
I had a couple of pieces of scrap wood that were leftovers from another project, so I decided I would try making a rudimentary stand for my brush, razor and butter knife (use it to scoop the cream). I'll probably make something with a more elaborate design with some hardwood, but this one is serving me fine for the time being.
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My daily use razors are an old ivory 7-day set. The original case is in bad shape from many decades of service.
My mother-in-law made this cloth holder for me. It works great and is hanging in my bedroom. I've been using it for a few months now and it is working well for me.
It rolls up for storage or travel.
My mother-in-law made this cloth holder for me. It works great and is hanging in my bedroom. I've been using it for a few months now and it is working well for me.
It rolls up for storage or travel.
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Great going everyone. Good topic and some super ideas and photos. I will try to contribute and think of something to make this weekend. Oh!!!! I know I made a shaving brush handle. Let me see if I can find a picture of it.
I made this brush handle using a Dremel Tool and sandpaper. I got the brush blank from Sue at SCS. This brush was for her husband Dave. When Dave passed away Sue gave it to me.
I made this brush handle using a Dremel Tool and sandpaper. I got the brush blank from Sue at SCS. This brush was for her husband Dave. When Dave passed away Sue gave it to me.
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It was very time consuming. I broke the first two I tried. Finally the third piece of wood didn't crack and I was able t get it shaped out correctly. After that the finishing wasn't too hard. It's a beautiful brush and it has special meaning to me because it was Dave's brush.proFeign wrote:wow that must have been a ludicrous amount of work...tonyespo wrote:Dremel Tool and sandpaper.
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Here's my homemade brush holder - inspired by GoTeeGuy.
I used a plastic coated coat hanger. It's bent from 1 straight piece of wire.
The razor holder is a toothbrush holder from Bed Bath and Beyond.
I used a plastic coated coat hanger. It's bent from 1 straight piece of wire.
The razor holder is a toothbrush holder from Bed Bath and Beyond.
Best,
Jason
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