04-19-2012, 10:10 AM
Material used:
![[Image: FeKhs.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/FeKhs.jpg)
Original attempt at cutting/shaping the foam to receive the Edwin Jagger DE89L, not particularly happy with the result.
![[Image: R6Zqc.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/R6Zqc.jpg)
2nd attempt at cutting/shaping the foam to receive the Edwin Jagger DE89L, result is a bit cleaner, nice looking (even if I do say so myself).
When I build "Travel Case 2.0" I'll use:
- Empty Altoids tin
- Scrap piece of felt (used to line the inside of the lid)
- Scrap piece of foam packaging (from Alpha sons new iPod nano)
- Gorilla Glue (used to stick the felt to the inside of the lid)
- Scalpel blade (used to cut/shape the foam to receive the razor)
- Edwin Jagger DE89L
![[Image: XPnyU.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/XPnyU.jpg)
![[Image: FeKhs.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/FeKhs.jpg)
Original attempt at cutting/shaping the foam to receive the Edwin Jagger DE89L, not particularly happy with the result.
![[Image: D87j3.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/D87j3.jpg)
![[Image: R6Zqc.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/R6Zqc.jpg)
2nd attempt at cutting/shaping the foam to receive the Edwin Jagger DE89L, result is a bit cleaner, nice looking (even if I do say so myself).
When I build "Travel Case 2.0" I'll use:
- Some kind of spray mount adhesive to attach the felt to the inside of tin lid, doing so should make for a cleaner and easier job overall.
- Closed-cell foam, I believe (rightly or wrongly) it would be easier to shape, plus overall make for a more professional looking job.
- Need to work on my scalpel blade skills ie make cleaner, more precise cuts -- working with closed-cell foam should also make things that bit easier.
04-19-2012, 11:00 AM
A new business has been born !!!! One other thought sand off the Altoids printing and leave a swirled metal finish or paint the tin with car enamel...sell on E-bay and join the ranks of the 1 % ....yay team !!! (check out klhip.com to see how they did it and /or buy the world best nail clipper )
04-19-2012, 11:59 AM
(04-19-2012, 11:00 AM)Harvey Wrote: A new business has been born !!!! One other thought sand off the Altoids printing and leave a swirled metal finish or paint the tin with car enamel...sell on E-bay and join the ranks of the 1 % ....yay team !!! (check out klhip.com to see how they did it and /or buy the world best nail clipper )
I'm not so sure about that... I may make the odd one or two if I'm asked to (at no cost), as I enjoy doing quick little DIY projects like that...
I'll definitely look into a matt or stain black paint job.
Those are some seriously different but good looking

04-19-2012, 03:37 PM
(04-19-2012, 11:00 AM)Harvey Wrote: A new business has been born !!!! One other thought sand off the Altoids printing and leave a swirled metal finish or paint the tin with car enamel...sell on E-bay and join the ranks of the 1 % ....yay team !!! (check out klhip.com to see how they did it and /or buy the world best nail clipper )
Agreed. Start selling them. I would buy one at the right price
04-22-2012, 08:03 AM
(04-19-2012, 10:10 AM)mikeperry Wrote: Material used:That has give me some food for thought! Excellent idea!
- Empty Altoids tin
- Scrap piece of felt (used to line the inside of the lid)
- Scrap piece of foam packaging (from Alpha sons new iPod nano)
- Gorilla Glue (used to stick the felt to the inside of the lid)
- Scalpel blade (used to cut/shape the foam to receive the razor)
- Edwin Jagger DE89L
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Original attempt at cutting/shaping the foam to receive the Edwin Jagger DE89L, not particularly happy with the result.
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2nd attempt at cutting/shaping the foam to receive the Edwin Jagger DE89L, result is a bit cleaner, nice looking (even if I do say so myself).
When I build "Travel Case 2.0" I'll use:
- Some kind of spray mount adhesive to attach the felt to the inside of tin lid, doing so should make for a cleaner and easier job overall.
- Closed-cell foam, I believe (rightly or wrongly) it would be easier to shape, plus overall make for a more professional looking job.
- Need to work on my scalpel blade skills ie make cleaner, more precise cuts -- working with closed-cell foam should also make things that bit easier.
Jim
05-25-2012, 12:35 PM
(05-12-2012, 09:29 PM)ben74 Wrote: That's hands down the best DE travel case I've seen! Where do I play my order?
We don't get "Altoids" here in Australia...
Hi Ben
What DE razor would you want to carry in such a travel case?
If I have the razor (so I can cut/shape the foam), I will make you a travel case and send it out to you (no charge).
Take care, Mike
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