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denmason
11-16-2007, 09:14 PM
With my collection of shave brushes getting larger, and counter top space at my shave place getting smaller, I had to do something about it. Looked around the net and got sticker shock at the prices of some of the stands I saw. So it was off to the garage. Scrounged around the wood pile and found a suitable piece of honey locust and started making some saw dust. Then I slapped on a coat of stain I made to match the cabinetry and two coats of sanding sealer. Light sanded before two coats of Diamond polyurethane finish. Not quiet done with it yet, in a couple days it'll get a final light sanding and some rotten stone and waxed. I have a little rectangular brass dish that fits nicely on the top, might keep my alum block there.... dunno yet though. Here's some pics:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/stand1.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/stand2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/stand3.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/stand4.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/stand5.jpg
Queen of Blades
11-16-2007, 09:23 PM
Very nice work!
Michael
11-16-2007, 09:26 PM
Who cares about the stand?! Just look at those BRUSHES!!! :drool
Just kidding (well, sort of). Nicely done! I could use something like that myself!
Sejanus
11-16-2007, 09:39 PM
Very nice!
Damon
11-16-2007, 10:13 PM
I like it nice style.
TraderJoe
11-16-2007, 10:23 PM
I'm impressed, that stand is the bomb. ::
Padron
11-16-2007, 11:10 PM
Very nice work Dennis!!, you know.....you could go into business :D :cool:
denmason
11-17-2007, 06:15 PM
Very nice work Dennis!!, you know.....you could go into business :D :cool:
Hmmmm, you never know. :rofl.... I'd just need some inspiration.
Padron
11-17-2007, 08:37 PM
Hmmmm, you never know. :rofl.... I'd just need some inspiration.
Some exotic woods coupled with some neat designs and I'd think they would sell well :cool:
I like the dual brush idea as well, pretty original :D
redorchestra
11-18-2007, 08:52 AM
When can you start taking orders?
I normally don't wander far from the razor or restoration threads, and spotted this one by chance. I'm glad I found it. Great job on the stand. I really like it. Make them stackable and you'll really be in business.:signs021
Bronco
11-18-2007, 11:51 AM
Great design Dennis, very nice work!
denmason
11-18-2007, 02:10 PM
Ya know...... you guys got me thinking, and it hurts.;) And then there's the price...... I would want to keep it as low as possible, and it would be based mainly on the type of wood. I'll have to be making a drive to Stockton to see my wood buddy. But, for the moment I've got some laying around I can use. Maybe I'll go get busy and whip one up and post it here in the classifieds.
I'm off to make saw dust...........:D
Mottern Man
11-18-2007, 02:36 PM
Nice :cool:
Mr. Igg
11-18-2007, 11:17 PM
I'm amazed at the talent our members demonstrate. This stand is beautiful! :1respect
Ya know...... you guys got me thinking, and it hurts.;) And then there's the price...... I would want to keep it as low as possible, and it would be based mainly on the type of wood. I'll have to be making a drive to Stockton to see my wood buddy. But, for the moment I've got some laying around I can use. Maybe I'll go get busy and whip one up and post it here in the classifieds.
I'm off to make saw dust...........:D
Stackable?:D
denmason
11-19-2007, 01:49 AM
How high should I stack it Bill? :rofl
Stackable? To hold maybe 4 or 6 brushes?
Gonna sleep on this one and keep my note pad with me at work tomorrow.
Oh, almost forgot..... got number 2 done and 2 coats of sealer drying........ I'm off to bed now.
denmason
11-20-2007, 12:42 AM
Ok, here's one that I think I might stick up in the classifieds. It's made of the same wood as the first one, Honey Locust. Made a couple changes, made it 3/8" taller, helped keep other stuff from coming in contact with the bristles while sitting on the counter. Not sure yet what to ask for it yet, but I'll post it in the classifieds soon. Here's the pics:
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/bs1.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/bs2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/bs3.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/bs4.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/bs5.jpg
I am working on a STACKABLE version..... ask Bill for details :rofl It's still in development stage. I just wonder how high will be safe to stack the units, again, ask Bill :pot
Damon
11-20-2007, 10:51 AM
What are the dimensions of the brush that will fit the stand?
Padron
11-20-2007, 02:24 PM
Wow, it looks Great....can't wait to see the " Stackable " unit :cool:
denmason
11-20-2007, 04:13 PM
Hey Damon the holes are 1"..... but can be changed.
What are the dimensions of the brush that will fit the stand?
denmason
11-21-2007, 01:18 AM
I just got done staining the upper part of the STACKABLE brush stand. My God! it's 12" tall.... I'll try and get some pics up here tomorrow evening. I dunno about this Bill. Is anyone going to have enough vertical room in their Shave Den? :p
PalmettoB
11-21-2007, 01:26 AM
I really like the innovation I'm seeing here on the brush holder ideas. Y'all keep it up. You and Bill are making us look good!
Queen of Blades
11-21-2007, 01:26 AM
I just got done staining the upper part of the STACKABLE brush stand. My God! it's 12" tall.... I'll try and get some pics up here tomorrow evening. I dunno about this Bill. Is anyone going to have enough vertical room in their Shave Den? :p
I'm thinking you and Bill should sign up for this (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3697).
That way if no one buys the stand, you can gift it to Bill. ;)
I'm thinking you and Bill should sign up for this (http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3697).
That way if no one buys the stand, you can gift it to Bill. ;)Cool... the bottom half is worth at least $50...:happy096
denmason
11-21-2007, 10:32 PM
Ok, this took a bit longer than I thought... cuz I'm burnt... TGIF.
Here's a few photos of the finished piece. Please excuse the the tilt in the photos... it's me and my sciatic, man I wanna cut my leg off. :rofl
Well, let's have at it. Is it too tall? Would it be worth making more? Any thoughts?
whacky097
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/Stack1.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/Stack2.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/Stack3.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/Stack4.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/Stack5.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b127/denmason/Stack6.jpg
Bronco
11-21-2007, 11:48 PM
That sure is a good looking wood. Seems like it could come down 1.5-2 inches and still handle most brushes. Great idea and mighty fine piece of work!
Whoo Hoo!
Not only stackable... but back-to-backable. I like it...:1respect
Sejanus
11-21-2007, 11:53 PM
Oh I like the stacking model! The wood look is just great.
Damon
11-22-2007, 02:40 AM
Nice very nice, I like the ( two tier for your brush gear model ).:D
Oh I like the stacking model! The wood look is just great.
Nice very nice, I like the ( two tier for your brush gear model ).:D
Just go ahead and mail my cut to Sanger, CA, there Dennis. :D:D :D:D
What?
I just noticed... you only have two friggin brushes?
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denmason
11-22-2007, 11:40 AM
Yeah Bill, out of my six brushes I only have 4 here at home. Let my two sons try out the Vulfix 2235 and the Rooney 2. Maybe they'll start to shave for real, I hope. :D The other two are to big around, my old 37 year old Ever ready that looks like a shuttle cock, and some other one that is black with a gold ring around the plug :confused:. There wasn't any way I was gonna hang them...:rofl
Padron
11-22-2007, 01:34 PM
Beautiful work Dennis!! :D, with your design as stated by Bill, you could put them back to back....A circular one would be cool too....Kinda like a round lazy susan brush holder that spins around...
Very Nice work :drool:drool:drool We have yet another artist at TSD :D
Beautiful work Dennis!! :D, with your design as stated by Bill, you could put them back to back....A circular one would be cool too....Kinda like a round lazy susan brush holder that spins around...
Very Nice work :drool:drool:drool We have yet another artist at TSD :DAnd there you have it...
A stackable back-to-back carousel. We'll give you 'til next Friday... :rofl
Baloosh
11-22-2007, 09:15 PM
Man, you DEFINITELY need to start selling these. I'd buy one of the 4-piece stacked sets. VERY nice looking!!!
denmason
11-23-2007, 03:00 AM
And there you have it...
A stackable back-to-back carousel. We'll give you 'til next Friday... :rofl
FRIDAY!!! I need to get out this weekend and see my buddy Warren and pick up some woods... unless chip board will work! :rofl
Man, you DEFINITELY need to start selling these. I'd buy one of the 4-piece stacked sets. VERY nice looking!!!
I'll need to ask buyer's what the size of their brushes are so I can make the slots the size for what they have.
beautiful. i only have 2 brushes, and i would buy a stackable. just to have dreams of filling the other 2 slots. great christmas gift to myself!
vgod
sparky5693
11-25-2007, 01:36 AM
Excellent design ideas. I can only imagine what one of those in olive will look like. Great work.
alfabet
11-25-2007, 05:42 PM
Great work! From the feedback you have on this site, you have a ready made market and I also look forward to your next cottage industry project.
Andy K
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