Pen "clutch"

[wood-of-1kind]

These pen cases are crafted in a "clutch" veneer style. Quickly put together to use up some veneer sheets that were destined for the recycling bin. The round "end caps" are 3/8" scrap wood that is shaped to size with a 2" circle cutter bit. Please notice the maple engraved maple leaf buttons that were cleverly designed by Stan Cook (mr.cook here at the IAP). He does some wonderful work and is a wiz with his laser. Thanks Stan, they give the clutch a nice addition and look spiffy, or so I think.

Little projects like these keep me occupied, but best of all allow me to use up material that would normally go to waste. Hope that you like my effort.

 

[Skye]

Very cool! Is there anything on the back of that veneer in case it cracks? I'm not too familiar with the way that stuff behaves.

 

[wood-of-1kind]

Very cool! Is there anything on the back of that veneer in case it cracks? I'm not too familiar with the way that stuff behaves.

Hi Skye,

yes, the walnut veneer has a "fleece" backing that keeps it pliable, strong and prevents it from cracking.

 

[bitshird]

Nice Idea Peter looks pretty.

 

[papaturner]

I like those......Excellent idea.

 

[Jim15]

Really neat idea, thanks for showing them.