Thread: What do people use for pen cases?

Originally Posted by ciscokid

They are probably making a thousand a day using CNC equipment and an assembly line.

They are probably making thousands a day, but I doubt they are using CNC equipment.

Its probably quicker and more productive using 100's of people rather than a few expensive CNC machines. Its also cheaper because labor is cheaper than the machines.

Plus people power don't need electricity to run. Thats why my kids are on the exercise bike providing power to the lights in exchange for dinner on the table and a place to rest their head for the night.

David and Cisco, thanks for your faith in me, I hope that one day i can live up to those expectations. David, ny Laser Engraver is only a small desktop, i think you nee a fairly large Engraver /cutter for boxes. Amos

Originally Posted by BoomerangInfo

Hey All,

Having sold my first pen, at short notice, I realise I need a decent stock of cases on hand. I got 10 of the cheap velvet sleeves when I got my starter kit, but they have rather rough edges when separated, which doesn't look that professional.

I also purchased two of the Addictive plastic see-through cases, one square end, and one round, but I'm a bit worried about those plastic clips inside, which seem like they might scratch the pen finish.

I've also used one of those large black & red velvet cases for a Sedona, which seems nice, but it at the expensive end in the available case range from what I can see. I have tried the maple/rosewood wooden cases that are available yet, or any of the "bag" type ones.

What would people recommend customers like, and which ones should I steer clear of?

Thanks. Russell.

I make the pen ,pencil and Box / case out of the same timber, Red gum, Blackwood, Cyprus,Olive.I made a pen ,pencil and box for the olive Challenge early in the year and numbers of sets for the local council
Regards
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David

David,
I've been thinking of doing something very similar to what you've done there. The way I figure it, a jig made out of MDF would hold the box and MDF guides would guide a plunge router outfitted with a core box bit. The best part is there are no fancy glueups since it is just two pieces of slab timber. Great way to use offcuts. A quick trip down the router table would round all the outside edges and a quick finish of WOP to wrap it up. One jig for single pens and another for two pen sets. Need a box for a larger pen? Use a larger core box bit. Nice.