JimMc7
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Got tired of making pens so I dug out the table saw and router table to make some pen display cases. These are inspired by the Serge tutorial in the library and some great tips from jskeen posts regarding making pen trays. I sell pens on consignment at a local jewelry store and will use these for display instead of the 30 pen "leatherette" cases with the elastic string holder (which can mar the finish if you remove/replace the pens frequently). Store owner keeps the pens in a display case so no need to include a lid or lock in my case.
Walnut & maple with a tray from 1/2" MDF set at a 10* angle in the box. Grooves cut with 3/4" core box bit set at ~1/4" depth on 25mm (~ 1") centers. Tray liner is exotic felt
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from the local Walmart attached with Aleene's tacky spray adhesive (also from WM). I made the trays oversized and then trimmed on the table saw after applying the felt (leaving a reasonably clean edge on the felt). Top edge of the box relieved with a small raised panel bit to give the box a subtle picture frame effect. Box bottom is walnut veneered 1/4" MDF panel set in rabbet cut in the frame. Finished with gloss water base lacquer (Target EM6000). Felt pads applied to bottom to prevent bottom finish from any "sticking". For size reference, the pens are all JSIIs.
Thanks for looking.
Walnut & maple with a tray from 1/2" MDF set at a 10* angle in the box. Grooves cut with 3/4" core box bit set at ~1/4" depth on 25mm (~ 1") centers. Tray liner is exotic felt


Thanks for looking.