First Pen Box

[Penultimate]

Greetings
I wanted a small light pen box to protect three pens while traveling. I designed the box body with 0.06 inch walls. This was my first project on my bench top mill. The materials are oak and walnut with two coats of BLO and two coats of wipe-on poly.
Thanks for looking.
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[Jim15]

That's really nice.

 

[Woodchipper]

Gotta love it! My complements. Might try one on my own.

 

[gtriever]

Good job.

 

[magpens]

Nicely done !!!!

 

[Penultimate]

Hi. Thanks for looking and complements.
Mike


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[Rolandranch]

That's really neat!

 

[stuckinohio]

The pen box looks great. I like the pens more.

I love the pen on the right. I have seen pens using those blanks sporadically on the site before and love them every time!

The clip is different from the art deco clips I have. Is it a kitless or an actual vintage manufactured pen?

 

[Penultimate]

The pen box looks great. I like the pens more.

I love the pen on the right. I have seen pens using those blanks sporadically on the site before and love them every time!

The clip is different from the art deco clips I have. Is it a kitless or an actual vintage manufactured pen?

Hi Lewis
Thanks.
The left and middle pens are my designs, The pen on the right is a 1934 Parker Vacumatic I found in my father's stash of old pens and pencils. It has my great uncle's name engraved on it. The nib is pretty beat up and there is damage on the cap and body. The cellulose acetate (I think that's the material) is see thru.
Regards
Mike


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[stuckinohio]

What a great find! I suspected it might be vintage. Very nice. Even cooler with the name engraved on it.

 

[Burb]

Thats awesome. Have you thought of putting feet on the inside for added protection to the pens?

 

[Penultimate]

I've thought about felt or flocking. What do you mean by feet on the inside? Like rubber feet at the top and bottom to cushion the pen? If so, that's a good idea, I think I'll check it out tonight.
Thanks
Mike


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[Penultimate]

I just put a piece of rubber in the bottom of one pen slot and felt in another it works well for cutting down on the rattling. Thanks for the suggestion.
Mike


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[Burb]

I've thought about felt or flocking. What do you mean by feet on the inside? Like rubber feet at the top and bottom to cushion the pen? If so, that's a good idea, I think I'll check it out tonight.
Thanks
Mike

I meant FELT, not feet. I'll give you credit for the rubber feet idea :biggrin:

 

[Burb]

I just put a piece of rubber in the bottom of one pen slot and felt in another it works well for cutting down on the rattling. Thanks for the suggestion.
Mike

Ummmm Sure... :biggrin:

 

[Aces-High]

Are the plans for this box available? I like it a lot.

 

[Penultimate]

Yes, I'll try to post them. I only have drawings for the pen holders parts. The outside walnut parts were sized to fit the holders when assembled.
Mike


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[MDWine]

Hats off! Well done sir!