Looking for a woodturner

[Uncle Bertie]

I'd really like to get a wooden handle turned and attached to this Gillette Slim Twist head. The original handle was cracked and I think a nice smooth wooden handle would be just the thing to get this head back into use. If I'd been into DE razors five years ago my father in law could have done this, but he's now retired his lathe.

If you're doing this kind of thing would you let me know and we can work something out?

 

[wazza]

Just throwing out a guess here but maybe Rod Neep.

http://www.pensoftheforest.co.uk/shaving/shaving-brush.html

 

[UKRob]

Rod was going to be my suggestion as I believe his main line was pens etc., so not too much of a difference I assume.

 

[Electrif]

If I remember Mervyn Cadman does razor handles, in polyester resin, not sure about wood.

 

[Uncle Bertie]

Thanks guys, what I'm looking for is an amateur rather than paying for pro rates I might even buy a block and use a chisel, file and sandpaper to do it myself.

 

[Rowlers]

With you there UB, the 2 mentioned are PRICEY!
Have a go yourself

 

[UKRob]

Thanks guys, what I'm looking for is an amateur rather than paying for pro rates I might even buy a block and use a chisel, file and sandpaper to do it myself.

A thought - not sure if @Gairdner has his carving mojo back yet, but maybe you could work out a deal with him if he has.

 

[Gairdner]

I'll do it for nothing, UB. I'd need you to send me the head so I can make sure of bit size. Mahogany is all I have at the mo, though. It won't be owt fancy but it'll be good.

 

[Uncle Bertie]

Thanks Uncle G!

I'm out now but I'll PM you shortly.

 

[Gairdner]

Plenty time, Uncle B!

 

[Gairdner]

Thinking about it, UB, I'm not sure I could manage it tbh. The old mind is starting to fall down the spiral again and I can't afford to put pressure on myself. So sorry, buddy...

 

[Uncle Bertie]

No problems G. Think nothing further of it.