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Offline A.J. Hamler

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New project -- Shaving Box
« on: May 17, 2013, 08:31:16 PM »
Hi, guys...

Just finished up a new project for my upcoming book and thought you might like a peek at it.  This is a typical 19th-century shaving box.







It's made entirely of walnut that a friend harvested on his property, which I then milled down to stock of the appropriate thicknesses.  The main box, lid and bottom are all 3/8", while the dividers on the inside are 3/16".  The box measures 7" x 9", and stands about 3" high.  All hardware and fittings are solid brass (not plated), and the finish is period-correct shellac.

Thanks for looking.

A.J.

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Re: New project -- Shaving Box
« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2013, 09:29:42 PM »
OH MAN that is bueatiful!!There was a guy about a year ago that harvested some black walnut from his trees as it was being cleared for homes,sure wish i could have got me some of it.They were about 5-6 feet high tree bottom graphs,i think he left the root stock becuase every year there are alot of pups that come up.

Man do i have a shavin mug fer you..I had a small display of shaving stuff i got from a second hand store,the mug has a dish at the top with holes,then another dish below that for a razor i guess,gold trim with flowers on it,might be 1800s,it would sure look nice in that kit. :)Darn nice work!

I want one :-\ ;D I'd put my old 38 breaktop in that :)
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Re: New project -- Shaving Box
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2013, 12:46:27 AM »
Beautiful.  Positively beautiful.
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Re: New project -- Shaving Box
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2013, 10:48:50 PM »


Bunch a ole scudders!

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Re: New project -- Shaving Box
« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2013, 08:47:50 PM »
A.J., That shines pard. THAT REALLY SHINES!
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Re: New project -- Shaving Box
« Reply #5 on: May 20, 2013, 07:09:36 AM »
That is a looker!   I have a razor that was my grandfather's.  Looks just like the one in the pic.

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Re: New project -- Shaving Box
« Reply #6 on: May 20, 2013, 01:32:19 PM »
Mighty Fine Work  A.J. .....Dusty

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Re: New project -- Shaving Box
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2013, 02:55:36 PM »
Beautiful work, turned out fantastic!

 

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