Red Oak Pen Stands

[keithlong]

I was in the shop for a couple of hours today and i decided to use up some red oak scrap pieces that was lying around. The design is simple and one that just popped up in my mind. They are made from 3/4 inch thick pieces. I was pleased how they came out and i really like the way they look with pens on them. I made them for slimlines and wall street II's. I hope you enjoy them. Keith

 

[Rick_G]

Looking good. If you make more I would suggest making the top section a little thinner say 3/8"

 

[rjwolfe3]

Looks very nice! Do the pens stay there if bumped like the acrylic ones don't?

 

[keithlong]

yeah, you have to give em a good bump to make em fall

 

[mickr]

like the router touches..look nice

 

[Glenn McCullough]

For shame, a turner doing flat work to show his turnings....really, though, very nicely done.

 

[akbar24601]

Those are sharp! I do agree with trying a thinner top section next time.

 

[Texatdurango]

yeah, you have to give em a good bump to make em fall

Yep, and an unruly nine year old kid will do just that! :biggrin:

Just a suggestion.... I all but eliminated the bumping problem by drilling two holes in the base and glueing rare earth magnets into the holes. On my display stands I glued thin metal strips. Once covered with material you can't see a thing and the strength of the magnets "anchors" the stands to the metal plates. I've got some photos if you're interested in seeing them.

 

[Ligget]

Great idea for using up scraps of wood Keith, look good from over here too!

 

[edman2]

Yep, and an unruly nine year old kid will do just that! :biggrin:

Just a suggestion.... I all but eliminated the bumping problem by drilling two holes in the base and glueing rare earth magnets into the holes. On my display stands I glued thin metal strips. Once covered with material you can't see a thing and the strength of the magnets "anchors" the stands to the metal plates. I've got some photos if you're interested in seeing them.

Of course we are interested in seeing them. Please do a show and tell!