Is there a better quality safety razor kit, other than the same cheap one offered by pretty much every major wood turning supply store? The one I bought that was a butterfly design, fell apart in three months of use.
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better quality saftey razor kits
- Thread starter John Hicks
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John,
Locating the cheap safety razor kits can be a challenge at times as they can often be on back order. The razor turning kits for the cartridge style razors seem to be available most of the time. There must be a couple hundred different brands of safety razor blades available in the market and quiet a few people use them to attain a clean close shave, you would think they would make a better offering of turning kits for this style of razor. You can purchase safety razor heads in several different styles and finishes but then you have to source the other fittings to complete the razor handle assembly. If you use a towel and dry the razor blade head off each time you use it, this will make them last longer, water tends to attack the finish on these cheaper razor kits. If you find a better quality kit or source let me know I have also been looking for a better quality safety razor turning kit.
Locating the cheap safety razor kits can be a challenge at times as they can often be on back order. The razor turning kits for the cartridge style razors seem to be available most of the time. There must be a couple hundred different brands of safety razor blades available in the market and quiet a few people use them to attain a clean close shave, you would think they would make a better offering of turning kits for this style of razor. You can purchase safety razor heads in several different styles and finishes but then you have to source the other fittings to complete the razor handle assembly. If you use a towel and dry the razor blade head off each time you use it, this will make them last longer, water tends to attack the finish on these cheaper razor kits. If you find a better quality kit or source let me know I have also been looking for a better quality safety razor turning kit.
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I'm wondering if the handle material on a better razor can be replaced with one you turn?
Is it just the head your having a problem with? You could contact fendrihan.com and ask them what threads are on there replacement heads. They sell a stainless steel one. If the threads match maybe combine it with the cheap kit parts for the handles.
John,
I saw the same thing, and also found that people generally prefer a specific type of razor that is different by person. So I’ve switched to making only brushes and soap holders (a lidded bowl). The brush needs a hanger, and no one seems to make one of those either, so I’ve ended up making my own version of that too. In the end, the only thing I find that I can buy is the brush insert. Well that and the raw wood and steel. Here are pics of the brush and holder.
Kind regards,
Rich
I saw the same thing, and also found that people generally prefer a specific type of razor that is different by person. So I’ve switched to making only brushes and soap holders (a lidded bowl). The brush needs a hanger, and no one seems to make one of those either, so I’ve ended up making my own version of that too. In the end, the only thing I find that I can buy is the brush insert. Well that and the raw wood and steel. Here are pics of the brush and holder.
Kind regards,
Rich
Fendrihan makes them, black chrome etc. And that’s Canadian dollars. So $10 us. There is a Fendrihan.com also. The usa site. You could also turn a beautiful wood insert like you have done and pry bottom ring a hair and pop it in.
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My advice is to buy a quality safety razor and discard the handle. I have yet to see anyone offering decent heads.
My advice is to buy a quality safety razor and discard the handle. I have yet to see anyone offering decent heads.