I've got a Panasonic microwave/convection/air fryer, and it's awesome

BTW, it sounds like you're pretty irritated. Maybe the first step is to take a deep breath and ignore the problem until everyone is calm?

I disagree. He accepted the task, so he's responsible for finishing it, one way or another. Suppose you hired a handy person to do this, and they got to this point and gave up. You'd be pretty upset with them for wrecking your wall, right? Even if they didn't demand payment, you'd probably expect them to at least put it back in order. This situation is a great illustration of why we need to be careful about committing to take, but is also a great chance to learn to do the right thing, even if it's difficult or expensive.

I've been using a safety razor for years. I don't have experience with many brands, but they're so simple that if they're made from decent materials and are cared for, they should last forever. Aluminum may oxidize over time but generally shouldn't affect functionality, I'd think. Personally, if I were buying a new safety razor, I'd probably go for brass or bronze but that's mostly an aesthetic choice.

I have a surplus German ab bw parka and I love it. Warm, comfortable, sturdy, I like the style. And cheap!

Awesome, great job!

Could you cut a notch in the drawer back to give clearance for the bracket? I.e. continue to use the full depth drawer, but make the drawer back "shorter" (from floor to ceiling) so there's room for it to slide past the bracket? That might be considerably easier than rebuilding the drawer, and also leave you more drawer space.

We had a Rowenta and I didn't love it. Now we have an industrial Sapporo iron, which is indestructible, cheaper, and heats up faster.