Cigar Box Pen Storage Complete

[GlennPen]

My pens were rattling around my drawer and I wanted to keep them in good condition so I was looking for a case. Turns out, wooden pen cases are more expensive than an equally sized jewelry box. So, I found this thread:

 

Cigar Box Pen Storage Case

 

 

Inspired, I looked for some cigar boxes on ebay, and found a nice Playboy Cigarbox by Don Diego. Got some of the pen divider trays (one actually) and as it arrived today, trimmed to size.

 

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/KontaLeArtist/IMG_0404_zpsc8c3716c.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/KontaLeArtist/IMG_0405_zps309250ad.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/KontaLeArtist/IMG_0406_zpscbe2bf7c.jpg

 

And I love it. I should DIY things more often as this was fun.

[beachwalker]

My pens were rattling around my drawer and I wanted to keep them in good condition so I was looking for a case. Turns out, wooden pen cases are more expensive than an equally sized jewelry box. So, I found this thread:

 

Cigar Box Pen Storage Case

 

 

Inspired, I looked for some cigar boxes on ebay, and found a nice Playboy Cigarbox by Don Diego. Got some of the pen divider trays (one actually) and as it arrived today, trimmed to size.

 

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/KontaLeArtist/IMG_0404_zpsc8c3716c.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/KontaLeArtist/IMG_0405_zps309250ad.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w218/KontaLeArtist/IMG_0406_zpscbe2bf7c.jpg

 

And I love it. I should DIY things more often as this was fun.

Very nice. I've been inspired by the same thread and, thankfully, there's a local cigar shop with lots of empty boxes for sale - the kind of place dad said I'd better not ever visit, ever, ever, ever... But so many boxes, at a buck or two each, depending on how busy they are. Still need to get some of that ready made tray stuff, but I'm so tempted to try felt and cork and some suede, or some scrap leather perhaps, to match my DIY Midori-type travelers notebook...

[beachwalker]

Sorry for the double post.

Edited February 8, 2013 by beachwalker

[RainbowBright]

If I may ask, where do you buy the divider trays?

[CharityV]

LOL. Those are my husband's favorite cigars. I think we have several of those boxes floating around, unless he got rid of them. Guess I know what my next project is going to be...

[andrew98]

If I may ask, where do you buy the divider trays?

 

+1. Where did you find the dividers? I seem to recall someone on FPN developing a new corrugated material with a flat bit in between each slot (like that pictured above). I cannot for the life of me find the thread about it now.

 

Thanks,

-Andy

[djpyle]

You can get trays like that from gopens.com (https://www.gopens.com/Vintage_Pen_Parts/vintage_pens_12X16Trays.php).

 

No affiliation. Yadda yadda.

[risingsun]

Also, trays available at Pendora:

 

http://pendorapens.com/pen-tray-liner-inserts.html

 

 

No affiliation. Yadda yadda.

[Gloucesterman]

Also, trays available at Pendora:

 

http://pendorapens.com/pen-tray-liner-inserts.html

 

 

No affiliation. Yadda yadda.

 

You may also want to check A.C. Moore (and probably Michaels & Hobby Lobby) for similar trays. Also, you can usually download a coupon from all three for 40-50% discount each week. They limit you to one coupon to a single item at the check out. There's no rule saying you can't go back an a few minutes and use another coupon again.

 

Hint: If you are going through the line more than one time, plan to go a very quiet time so you don't have to wait in line very long.

 

Just my .02 cents worth...

[Dan Solomon]

+1 on the trays from GoPens. Great material and great service from Gary! (no Affiliation---just a very pleased repeat customer).

[althanis]

I didn't even think there was something like that, made just for pens. Nice.