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As the title is the question, I was wondering how should I convert it? I read about how some people used Ikea Ice Trays and inserted them into the trays of the lower part of the toolbox.

 

http://imgur.com/a/YAW02

 

Also, do you think I should line it with velvet or some sort of fabric to stop the pens getting scratched?

 

Thank You,

 

-C.D

 

((Also, tried to upload pictures but my laptop won't access my photos so I had to use imgur))

Favorite Ink and Pen Combinations:

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Jinhao x450 with a Goulet X-Fine Nib with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Lamy Al-Star BlueGreen in Extra Fine with Parker Quink Black

Pilot Metropolitan in Medium with Parker Quink Black

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Hi C D

I have repurposed a number of boxes to hold fountain pens, My preferred method is to make trays to hold the pens that fit inside the drawers, it makes it easier to make use of deeper drawers.

There are a couple of suppliers in the USA who have ready made liners for trays available Pendora pens is one and I think GoPens is another they are ready covered and would make it quite easy to get good results.

Best of luck with your project please keep the updates coming

 

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Best of luck with your project please keep the updates coming

 

Michael

Speaking of updates, I have a few actually.

 

Update 1 of Today

 

http://imgur.com/hWQowQV

 

Managed to create a bit of organization, used a old wrench holder converted into a small pen stand holding my pens.

Also, managed to organize my 2 ink bottles on the top level.

 

Update 2 of Today

 

I noticed that the only way the Parker Quink bottle and Lamy bottle would fit in the top level, is to put them all the way closes to the latch. So I afraid in the future, I might not be able to store ink bottles in the top level as they will stop the lid from shutting... Does anybody know if Monteverde Bottles are big, or they are small and wide on the bottom?

 

Still Needed:

 

Pen Trays (hopefully acquired by the Christmas)

More Pens (to fill those pesky empty drawers :P)

More Ink!!!

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Favorite Ink and Pen Combinations:

Monteverde Jewelria in Fine with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Jinhao x450 with a Goulet X-Fine Nib with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Lamy Al-Star BlueGreen in Extra Fine with Parker Quink Black

Pilot Metropolitan in Medium with Parker Quink Black

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I wonder if removing the grey tray on the top would allow more space for ink bottles

I would if i could, they are bolted/hammered in. As in the bolts for it can't be remove, like they have a flat-top. Also, remove it would effect the rigidity of the latch.

Favorite Ink and Pen Combinations:

Monteverde Jewelria in Fine with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Jinhao x450 with a Goulet X-Fine Nib with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Lamy Al-Star BlueGreen in Extra Fine with Parker Quink Black

Pilot Metropolitan in Medium with Parker Quink Black

"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."

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I have a similar Husky tool box for my pen stuff, but without the grey tray, so most pen bottles can fit in the upper part.

The Ikea ice trays are OK as long as you only have thin pens like Esterbrook J or Pelikan 400.

You can get pen trays from various sources (try gopen.com) and cut them to size.

Wish you luck!

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The grey foldoning tray is likely riveted in at the 4 hinge points. If you drill out the rivets on the box (not the tray), the tray wil pop right out. If your careful, you will just be left with a couple of small holes in the side that will hardly be noticeable.

 

Good luck. Cant wait to see the finished work.

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The grey foldoning tray is likely riveted in at the 4 hinge points. If you drill out the rivets on the box (not the tray), the tray wil pop right out. If your careful, you will just be left with a couple of small holes in the side that will hardly be noticeable.

 

Good luck. Cant wait to see the finished work.

Thanks for the suggestion, but I can't do that because the box isn't really mines, and my dad just lent it to me for the mean time. Also, I'm planning to purchase a lawyer-desk drawer type of thing, which I hope to find in a estate sale.. But anyway, thank you for your opinions and answers.

 

-C.D

Favorite Ink and Pen Combinations:

Monteverde Jewelria in Fine with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Jinhao x450 with a Goulet X-Fine Nib with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Lamy Al-Star BlueGreen in Extra Fine with Parker Quink Black

Pilot Metropolitan in Medium with Parker Quink Black

"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."

- Dr. Hannibal Lecter

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If you have a harbor freight near by, I would try one of these.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/eight-drawer-wood-tool-chest-94538.html

 

It is a nice wood box, relatively inexpensive and on sale as well. If I can get down to watertown in the next little while, it is on my shopping list.

 

Darrin

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It is a nice wood box, relatively inexpensive and on sale as well. If I can get down to watertown in the next little while, it is on my shopping list.

 

Darrin

 

Wow! It looks perfect for me! If only my Christmas Gift Budget will exceed 300 Dollars D: Oh well...

 

It looks marvelous, and I think my dad would be happy to get his husky back lol

 

-C.D

Favorite Ink and Pen Combinations:

Monteverde Jewelria in Fine with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Jinhao x450 with a Goulet X-Fine Nib with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Lamy Al-Star BlueGreen in Extra Fine with Parker Quink Black

Pilot Metropolitan in Medium with Parker Quink Black

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Very nice chest, especially for $80. While it isn't a Gerstner, I think it would work well for pens and inks. May have to put the bug in my wife's ear for Christmas.

 

Paul

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UPDATE UPDATE:

 

Well, everytime I tried to invest into a new tool chest, I end up buying a Pen instead...

 

But Alast! I managed to finally finish my Husky Conversion!

 

Link: http://imgur.com/a/XNhhL

Favorite Ink and Pen Combinations:

Monteverde Jewelria in Fine with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Jinhao x450 with a Goulet X-Fine Nib with Noodlers Liberty's Elysium

Lamy Al-Star BlueGreen in Extra Fine with Parker Quink Black

Pilot Metropolitan in Medium with Parker Quink Black

"A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti."

- Dr. Hannibal Lecter

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