Timber Pen Cases

**Perfect Pens** · 11th April 2013, 07:35 PM

Hi All,

I was inspired by David's (Timberbits) pen case videos

and thought it would be a good idea to give me good reason to go and spend a little time each night in the workshop. Whilst I have used Davids design I have routered the lid to reduce the profile size of the lid and I have reduced the size of the handle and it's shape.
I purchased some very nice and highly figured QLD Maple from Mapleman

and put to use some of my equipment not yet really used. So some re-sawing, jointing, sanding both on the linisher and the drum sander and we had some timber to work with.
The photos show the boxes after their first coat of Organoil.
I have yet to make the inserts to hold the pen. I am leaning towards a shaped insert the full internal size of the box bottom and plan to cover it in black felt which should hold the pen in place comfortably and show the pen to its full potential.
I will post some pics in this thread once I complete the inserts.

Thanks
Tony

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**tdrumnut** · 11th April 2013, 07:51 PM

Oh yes, they are very pretty Tony, top marks

**dabbler** · 11th April 2013, 08:20 PM

I like 'em a lot Tony. Looking forward to seeing the insert.

**MAPLEMAN** · 11th April 2013, 08:20 PM

Beautifull work Tony..really stunning pieces,thanks for sharing

**Nai84** · 12th April 2013, 12:03 AM

Like I said on FB mate they are awesome job well done mate ;-)

Ian

**gawdelpus** · 12th April 2013, 08:03 AM

Beautiful boxes there Tony

I hope you don't have to make 50 of them though hehe , I suspect would take longer than the pens

Cheers ~ John

**seriola** · 12th April 2013, 08:20 AM

Very nice, you have done a great job, well done

**dai sensei** · 12th April 2013, 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by gawdelpus

Beautiful boxes there Tony

I hope you don't have to make 50 of them though hehe , I suspect would take longer than the pens

Cheers ~ John

Certainly turned out well

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**Perfect Pens** · 13th April 2013, 06:24 PM

Thanks Guys,

I am reasonably pleased with the way they have turned out, although I think its the look of the timber that really makes them stand out

I bought some black felt today now I just need to work out whats the best way to do the insert and what shape.

Cheers
Tony.

**timberbits** · 13th April 2013, 11:35 PM

HI Tony

They have turned out great!

One suggestion that might improve the design is the handle. You have put our own touch into the design by routing the lid (a great improvement) but the handle seem to take a bit away from the design (doesn't seem to match the box).

It's only my suggestion, so don't be offended by the comment.

Thanks for sharing

David

**Perfect Pens** · 14th April 2013, 10:56 AM

Thanks David,

Your comment is appreciated

I will refer back too trying the longer squarer look on the next ones I think.

Thanks
Tony.

**Interwood** · 15th April 2013, 12:34 AM

Hi Tony,

They are great Pen Boxes.

What are the dimensions please?

Best regards, Chris

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Great Boxes Tony .... What are the dimensions?

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