Wall-Mounted Razor Holder

[Gillette_Man]

I made this a while back to give my "shave den" a somewhat custom look, and I think it is really cool that TSD actually has a section dedicated to the DIY shaver. So, submitted for your approval or ridicule...


A piece o' lumber, and decorative moulding...
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/29164/2184805690103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2184805690103320373HbkImP)


A few mitre cuts and globs of glue later...
http://inlinethumb07.webshots.com/18246/2572532610103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2572532610103320373QLbiJK)


A little drill action...
http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/40694/2934927290103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2934927290103320373QcCVyi)


Some paint, antiquing glaze, and clear coat...
http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/16721/2908474620103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2908474620103320373rsnFBY)


Toss in a few satin-finish stainless steel hooks...
http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/42412/2755961030103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2755961030103320373REpXlc)


And...voila! A wall-mounted razor holder.
http://inlinethumb55.webshots.com/11446/2705374960103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2705374960103320373aAKLum)


Fully loaded, and ready to shave...
http://inlinethumb44.webshots.com/40299/2909137150103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2909137150103320373OnxyHn)


Different view...
http://inlinethumb11.webshots.com/12234/2906323170103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2906323170103320373hcvmFI)


In all of their nickel-plated glory...
http://inlinethumb18.webshots.com/40529/2758522030103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2758522030103320373CFKTZP)


From a distance...
http://inlinethumb39.webshots.com/43558/2160449100103320373S600x600Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2160449100103320373NeCpdz)


Just a little something I concocted to enhance my shaving addiction, which isn't half-bad, I suppose, since my significant other gave me full approval to mount it. ;)

[Sejanus]

Very nice! I like it!

[Single Wedge]

Very niiiice!!!

You do not have kids. I can tell. Mine would have sliced there fingers open already.

[freebird]

very nice! You also have a nice collection there as well. I've been trying to come up with something similar for my straights, but so far inspiration has alluded me.

[Queen of Blades]

Oh cool! :happy088

Very nice looking, too!

[rodd]

That is very classy. I love it!

[xChris]

Great idea, and a nice piece you made. It matches quite well with the other decoration on that wall too. :signs107

[Gillette_Man]

It matches quite well with the other decoration on that wall too. :signs107

That was my intention -- to match the shelf you see, as well as a larger one on the opposite wall where my brushes and more razors sit. The original holder (of which we will no longer speak) had a bad stain job and brass hooks painted black that chipped kind of easily. I really wanted to use stain instead of paint, but I couldn't get the color to look right. Even though this one could certainly stand some tweaks, it is a quantum leap from my first attempt.

[sparky5693]

Looks very sharp.

[Michael]

It certainly does! Rick, where did you find the stainless hooks with the ball ends? I may have to dust off the tools for one of those!

[Padron]

Wow,

That looks great Rick! Very nice work on a classy looking razor holder :D

[Gillette_Man]

where did you find the stainless hooks with the ball ends? I may have to dust off the tools for one of those!

Right here (http://gatelatchusa.com/s-cart/hooks.phtml).

[Michael]

Thanks!

[Gillette_Man]

You're quite welcome!

[moviemaniac]

Very cool. In about a year you'll need five of these holders :D

[-PO-]

Very nice razor holder and looks like a pretty easy process. Thanks for sharing

[rick]

Super - Duper !

Ill take one; my address will be in your in PM box :signs107

[PalmettoB]

You did a nice job on that!

@freebird: Substitute some eye hooks for the pegs and put a rail on the bottom and you're all set.

[soapbuddy]

Wow! You did great! Very nice indeed.

[MrMattyV]

wow thats a fancy holder. someday i hope to have a few razors and a nice holder like that

[netsurfr]

Very, very classy. Like it a lot!!!

[Damon]

Really nice looking. I think I'm going to modify my shave cabinet and add some hooks.

[timidlight]

looks really nice

[Fortran]

I think I will try making something like this myself. Great thinking!

[yayrum]

Hey that looks great! My wife might let me get away with something like that. Although I would have to remodel the bathroom first. :(

[Big Dick Dubloon]

Way to make something that looks awesome very affordably, that looks great.

[The Zook]

Wow, very nice work... I imagine you're no stranger to DIY projects :)

[ThePossum]

To be honest I have two razor racks that hold a total of 27 razors, 2 brushes and one large shave mug that I based upon BM's design. That was in another life for Rick.

Don't know whether I thanks you for the idea Rick but here's "Thanks" anyway.

By the way guys, mine is not as fancy and I painted mine white and I did not do it all myself. Had the guy who made my kitchen cabinets do the wood working and then I drilled the holes and installed the hooks after first painting the rack.

[Bronco]

I'm aways showing up late but I'll add a "well done" to your project Rick!

[eahlswede]

Great idea! It looks reall awesome too

[OmegaEdge]

Gonna make me one of these!

[dannyr]

Great idea and it looks awsome. I just checked out your shave den photoes; you have some excellent stuff and your space looks great. Totally impressed!
dannyr

[SlagleRock]

Right here (http://gatelatchusa.com/s-cart/hooks.phtml).


What size hooks did you use? It appears that one size fits all, and I like the look I'd like to order some of these and do the same/similar thing.

[lherrington100]

This is awesome man. thanks for the pix!

[grottolord]

Outstanding!!!!!!!!!
i really like the look of that baby
definitley into the shop to make me one,
what size were the hooks
Grottolord

[Barul]

Really cool , how much it costed to you?

[Stuggi]

Damn that's pretty. Now I need to figure out a combo version of yours that holds 2 straights as well. :)

[wklmmmm]

di u have 1 for brushes too?

[cogito]

It's strange, I was given a bunch of that same moulding by a vendor recently as samples. I may have to make a similar project except that I do not have room on the wall for it.

[UnklGus]

This is very nice. Definatly provides some inspiration.....

[nunogrl]

Awesome!

I'm still choosing the place to build my sanctuary :D

best regards
Nuno

[ryrelav]

This my next project. If I buy this piece but I don't now when.:mad:

[D Pflaumer]

I have to say that is by far the most incredible custom rack I've seen. Sorry to drag up an old post, but I'm new. At least to TSD

[Poacher13]

Well I'm glad you did drag it up or I would have never found it.

AWSOME work man!!!!!

[Pureslab]

Very classy looking razor rack !

[Mynorx]

that's one of the nicest ones, I guess you can hang a brush too.

[Billr]

Great work and thanks for sharing the steps - makes it easy to reproduce. I have to wait a while until I get more than one razor though.

[EFaden]

Just adding a congrats... that thing is really nice.

[Y2K]

Looks great! Fantastic idea and flawless execution. I like it very much and may borrow the idea :D