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Wasn't sure if there was a DIY pen case thread so thought I would share some of my very basic DIY efforts from the weekend to give others some inspiration.

 

I had wanted to purchase a large wooden writing box for some time in order to store my notepads and extremely modest fountain pen collection (quickly growing). Needless to say this passion was quelled quite quickly once I saw the prices modern writing boxes go for, especially when adding postage to little old Australia. I put the idea on ice for a while before I finally decided to attempt create my own.

 

I started by purchasing the below box off the bay for a bargain $30. It was a beautiful two tone, Deco looking thing and knew from the dimensions it would make a decent candidate. I expected it wasn't big enough or tall enough to hold ink, but in truth I do love the look of a nice bottle and decided to keep these on show.

 

http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o792/chris32r/DA6402C0-0FA5-4ED6-B3F3-A37CE899A2A2_zpsra2gmrsj.jpg

 

http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o792/chris32r/_57_zps230b5e98.jpg

 

Once the box was purchased I fashioned solid dividers from some hardwood in the configuration I wanted. After gluing these to the base securely, I decided to go with some green felt to line the bottom. I can't say it's the most professional job I have done but it does the job well, and at a total cost of around $45 for the whole project. I have a Pelikan on the way I can't wait to add and think this will keep me happy for some time to come. The only addition I was thinking was to add something for display purposes to the inside of the lid.

 

Some pics of the final result.

 

http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o792/chris32r/IMG_3409_zpse51fd98a.jpg

 

http://i1343.photobucket.com/albums/o792/chris32r/IMG_3407_zpsef935d5d.jpg

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That is a really nice case, great work. Also love the turtle sneaking into the pic ha ha.

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Thanks for your kind words. Looks like I posted this in the wrong place, mods please move as required.

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Looks like a nice box to bring around everywhere.

 

 

How much would it cost if I were to commission one? :P

 

 

Great work there! Lovely little thing :D

 

 

 

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A nice style and shape of box. The middle wood panel has a very interesting grain/burl.

 

An antique map of Australia, Nouvelle Hollande or Terra Australis would look nice on the inside of the lid. :)

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Thanks everyone. Map sounds like a great idea.

 

Nice work now whenever you see a box you will be thinking "I wonder how many pens will fit in there".

 

Yes, this is exactly what is happening to me. It's a sickness I'm sure...

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