Storage for straights?

peg20 · Sunday February 6, 2011

As long as I can fit that one in, I don't mind. I want something that has a colour-change indicator so I know when the silica gel is saturated -- the little bags don't have any way of telling when they have absorbed as much moisture as they can hold.

pedro083 · Sunday February 6, 2011

peg20 said:
As long as I can fit that one in, I don't mind. I want something that has a colour-change indicator so I know when the silica gel is saturated -- the little bags don't have any way of telling when they have absorbed as much moisture as they can hold.

loose silica gel(sorry thats what I meant about buying) changes colour as absorbes water and can be dried in the oven and re-used even

peg20 · Sunday February 6, 2011

Well I already have some of these handy canisters, so I plan on using them. Hence the request that a space could be made available for one if possible. If not, then no problem; I will just find another box that can. I was just asking...

pedro083 · Sunday February 6, 2011

peg20 said:
Well I already have some of these handy canisters, so I plan on using them. Hence the request that a space could be made available for one if possible. If not, then no problem; I will just find another box that can. I was just asking...

I am not making them so nothing to do with me. I will just saying to you that a slot for silica gel/bags may make it more universal, no need to go in a huff I answered your second question as you said you wanted something that changed colour and was pointing out you can get that for a couple of quid rather than 10, as you said the packets dont.

Arrowhead · Sunday February 6, 2011

Well gents, there does seem to be some interest, so keep the suggestions coming and I'll have a think about whether it's doable at a sensible price. Any preferences for materials?

Regarding leather and steel, yes it's the tannins. It doesn't matter much for the short term, but I for one wouldn't store a razor or knife in leather indefinitely. By the by, on the subject of tannins oak, and particularly English oak, is loaded with them: it's absolutely inimical to steel, something to bear in mind for boxes (and scales for that matter).

FrenchBlade · Sunday February 6, 2011

Arrowhead said:
Well gents, there does seem to be some interest, so keep the suggestions coming and I'll have a think about whether it's doable at a sensible price. Any preferences for materials?

Regarding leather and steel, yes it's the tannins. It doesn't matter much for the short term, but I for one wouldn't store a razor or knife in leather indefinitely. By the by, on the subject of tannins oak, and particularly English oak, is loaded with them: it's absolutely inimical to steel, something to bear in mind for boxes (and scales for that matter).

Lets rule out a few materials.. polystyrene, lead, stone, bubblewrap, plastic, gingerbread

I think wood could be good though

Ok.. I'll get my coat... :arrow: :arrow:

Max

Arrowhead · Monday February 7, 2011

Gingerbread? :hungrig

Mikael · Monday February 7, 2011

Please count me in, if this happens - my vote: wood and 14 piece box with a lift out tray.

Maybe a new thread Andy!?

Arrowhead · Monday February 7, 2011

Early days, Mikael. Right now I haven't a clue how I'd manage to fit something like this in, but where there's a will (and enough interest) there's probably a way.

peg20 · Monday February 7, 2011

I like the idea of a 7+7 box too. That means I can tell the wife I only have 7, and if I open the lid, that's all she can see.

Hyperborean · Monday February 7, 2011

I keep it in the leather pouch it came with it.

FrenchBlade · Monday February 7, 2011

7 + 7 would be my thing too, just like an insert tray.

Max

peg20 · Monday February 7, 2011

... OR, instead of a lift out tray, how about some kind of slot storage in the lid (like a cutlery canteen). For example:

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(Either solution works for me, but this seems "cooler")

simmo3801 · Tuesday February 8, 2011

Not all razors come with leather sheaths hence my question.

3 razor socks on the way from Olivia

peg20 · Saturday February 26, 2011

I still haven't solved my razor storage problem, but whilst looking for something on eBay, I found the following pen display stands, which might interest someone wishing to show off their collection:

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heroblob · Saturday February 26, 2011

What about a cigar humidor.

Storage for straights?

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