Pen cases anyone?

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There was an earlier thread regarding pen cases. More specifically, do they help or discourage sales? Personally I think that they help to seal the deal. What can be more appropriate than to offer a custom made pen case to go along with a handmade pen. Anyhoot, here's some different styles that I make and offer to my customers. Let me know if you have a favourite or two.:wink:

Detail pic of basket weave case has been added on posting #15 of this thread.

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Peter,

Those look great.

I would like a closer look at the one that looks like a basket weeve (lower center). Is it carved or intarsa?

I also like the hinged cover, with the pen rest cut in top.

How about sharing the dimentions and plans?

Great work.
 
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Those are some great looking boxes and pens. It looks like more work in the boxes then the pens. I thought about making boxes but what a lot of work.
 
THarvey said:
Peter,

Those look great.

I would like a closer look at the one that looks like a basket weeve (lower center). Is it carved or intarsa?

I also like the hinged cover, with the pen rest cut in top.

How about sharing the dimentions and plans?

Great work.
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Hi Tim,

here's a link to one of the easy to make pen cases (hinged cover w/ pen rest cut on top).

http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57089


I will post additional pictures of the basket weave pen case since it seems to have appeal with members. I will answer any question(s) regarding dimensions. As with all my flat work, I don't use plans since it's all in my little 'noggin'. I just 'create' what I think will be an appealing design. Some ideas pan out and others don't.
 
RichB said:
Those are some great looking boxes and pens. It looks like more work in the boxes then the pens. I thought about making boxes but what a lot of work.
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I do it more for the love and the passion for making unique cases. Some styles are indeed a lot a work and it's almost impossible to recoup your material & labour when selling to customers. As most members here have already found out, it's cheaper to buy ready made wood pen cases from our pen re$eller$.
 
Basket weave case

Here's an additional pic of the basket weave pen case. The weave pattern was "routed" as part of the manufacturing process in a garage door factory. It is a cedar panel that in a former life was a garage door panel insert. Someone threw it away and I saved it since it has an interesting pattern. I've been a 'recycler' before recycling became 'trendy'.:tongue:

Dimensions: 7"x2.5"x1.25"

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Great looking set of cases Peter..especially that basket weave design. I totally agree a case make a pen special. I have several cases that match the pen inside. Heck, these are only some of them in the attached photo. Any pens I sell at a show over $100 in value and that don't have a special case, the customer gets a carbara case free.
 

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Great looking set of cases Peter..especially that basket weave design. I totally agree a case make a pen special. I have several cases that match the pen inside. Heck, these are only some of them in the attached photo. Any pens I sell at a show over $100 in value and that don't have a special case, the customer gets a carbara case free.
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Jeff, those are all one-of-kind treasures. Heck, I would buy one of your cases just so that you would include a pen in the 'deal'.:wink: Thanks for sharing.:)
 
Hi Peter; I wasn't certain if you were asking to see pen boxes made by anyone or if you were just interested in showing yours. Not wanting to hijack your thread I hung back somewhat.

This is a very simple one I make and sell for $20.00, not to make any money on them but as an added value item to sell a pen.

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This is the only pic I have. I gave the pen and the box to my swap partner. Cherry bottom, walnut ends, and an oak top. These boxes are a good way to use up some scraps.
 

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Mack, that is another winner. Members are always welcome to jump on my 'wagon'. It's never a 'high-jack' when the work is that good. Love that magnet idea of yours.
 
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