Writing Slope Dilema

[my63]

Thanks Mallymal1 John and Esterbex for your comments I forgot to show the outside

so here it is

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8219/8301806558_6dc7df3d95_z.jpg

IMG_3105_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8498/8300755055_2cc6facd94_z.jpg

IMG_3106_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I cant tell you who it is for but they are a member of fpn so hopefully will have some nice pens to display in it.

Thanks

Michael

[esterbex]

Michael....I am rendered almost speechless!

But upon recovery, that has got to be the most beautiful display box I've ever seen.

I am totally envious of the recipient and hope they post something on FPN.

You are a gifted craftsman indeed!

Edited December 24, 2012 by esterbex

[BamaPen]

Michael,

 

I've found some clear rubbery stick-on feet that are actually wall bumpers for picture frames and are a little under 1/2 inch in diameter. I've used them on boxes that have a nice finished underside instead of covering the bottom with felt or foam. This allows the pretty finish to be seen, yet provides a non-skid capability and keeps either the box or what it is sitting on from getting scratched.

 

The brand I found is "Stick It" protective pads and they are made, of course, in China. The distributor is a company in South Carolina, but I imagine that a picture frame shop or such there in the UK should know of something similar.

 

John

[esterbex]

Stick-it Protective Pads

 

Apparently there are other brands over there as well if you look at the "frequently bought together"....

 

Great idea Bama Pen!

Edited December 24, 2012 by esterbex

[my63]

Michael,

 

I've found some clear rubbery stick-on feet that are actually wall bumpers for picture frames and are a little under 1/2 inch in diameter. I've used them on boxes that have a nice finished underside instead of covering the bottom with felt or foam. This allows the pretty finish to be seen, yet provides a non-skid capability and keeps either the box or what it is sitting on from getting scratched.

 

The brand I found is "Stick It" protective pads and they are made, of course, in China. The distributor is a company in South Carolina, but I imagine that a picture frame shop or such there in the UK should know of something similar.

 

John

 

Thanks Esterbex and John

The bottom is not finished wood of any type it is plywood I find that sometimes the felt picks up bits and pieces of suff,

We have three Springer spaniels so dog hair is always an issue here on the other hand it does finish things off nicley.

I might try cutting some feet out of felt.

I was trying to think of a way of stopping pens from moving around once in the box.

A piece of foam or plywood covered in the same red velvet ?????

thanks for your contributions

Michael

[esterbex]

Michael,

 

I've found some clear rubbery stick-on feet that are actually wall bumpers for picture frames and are a little under 1/2 inch in diameter. I've used them on boxes that have a nice finished underside instead of covering the bottom with felt or foam. This allows the pretty finish to be seen, yet provides a non-skid capability and keeps either the box or what it is sitting on from getting scratched.

 

The brand I found is "Stick It" protective pads and they are made, of course, in China. The distributor is a company in South Carolina, but I imagine that a picture frame shop or such there in the UK should know of something similar.

 

John

 

Thanks Esterbex and John

The bottom is not finished wood of any type it is plywood I find that sometimes the felt picks up bits and pieces of suff,

We have three Springer spaniels so dog hair is always an issue here on the other hand it does finish things off nicley.

I might try cutting some feet out of felt.

I was trying to think of a way of stopping pens from moving around once in the box.

A piece of foam or plywood covered in the same red velvet ?????

thanks for your contributions

Michael

 

 

Thank you for inviting us in to watch and participate.

Hmmmm....felt feet works.

As for stabilising the pens, I'd think the foam would be kinder and gentler to the pen surfaces.

Would you glue the velvet or make a small slipcover for the wood or foam? Like a duvet cover....

 

Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year as well!

[alvarado]

your pen chest is simply divine, Merry Christmas!

[fuchsiaprincess]

Thank you for the lovely and generous gift of sharing your talents with us, Michael

 

I would like to wish you and your family a very happy Christmas as well.

[my63]

I have tested the felt feet idea and did not like it so it will be a full felt base.

I dont have enought velvet left after my error with the insert tray to cover a piece of foam.

My supplier is closed until January and I had planned on posting the box tomorrow.

So unless someone can come up with an alternative I will attach the base and send it tomorrow as planned.

I have my christmas sanding machine now so I am planning to finish some small boxes that have needed this piece of kit to do a decent job.

thanks

Michael

[esterbex]

Michael, the recipient may well be able to sort out that small detail.

 

I hope the lucky duck is as pleased as I am envious!

[my63]

Michael, the recipient may well be able to sort out that small detail.

 

I hope the lucky duck is as pleased as I am envious!

We are quite safe as I dont think they visit this thread the felt has been applied time to clean it out give it a final polish and get it packed ready for posting.

Michael

[pen2paper]

Like the ribbon.. adds a little something extra.

Really nice work!

[esterbex]

Michael, the recipient may well be able to sort out that small detail.

 

I hope the lucky duck is as pleased as I am envious!

We are quite safe as I dont think they visit this thread

Michael

 

Oh I meant once they'd received it

[my63]

Like the ribbon.. adds a little something extra.

Really nice work!

Thanks I think the ribbon is a nice touch as well as hiding the joint I am not sure if I should have put ribbon down the sides as well as top and bottom, What do you think ?

Regards

Michael

[sirach]

Wow!

[fuchsiaprincess]

Like the ribbon.. adds a little something extra.

Really nice work!

Thanks I think the ribbon is a nice touch as well as hiding the joint I am not sure if I should have put ribbon down the sides as well as top and bottom, What do you think ?

Regards

Michael

 

It looks extremely elegant the way it is. I'm sure ribbon along the sides would look good too, but might be slightly over the top.

Edited December 27, 2012 by fuchsiaprincess

[my63]

Thank you all for your replys

 

Esterbex please dont mention it yet as the box is still here.

 

Unfortunatley we had a visit from the Norovirus fairy (winter vomiting bug UK) so today is my first day out of bed.

I hope that i will be able to celebrate just a little tomorrow.

 

I will post the box as soon as I can then we can all wait and see who gets it :roflmho:

 

Michael

[esterbex]

Mum's the word as always....

 

Speedy recovery to you dear one.

[my63]

As one project ends so another begins

Angela (my wife) and i went for a walk around our favourite market after a lovely Sunday lunch at our favourite restaraunt.

Anyway getting to the point look at what I found

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8356/8325423579_9b01974a5b_z.jpg

IMG_3111_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8354/8325424451_b7a8d410f0_z.jpg

IMG_3112_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8217/8326541092_8cb4107f2d_z.jpg

IMG_3117_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8359/8325431131_cf94fd89c7_z.jpg

IMG_3120_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8074/8326484164_4b70b58c04_z.jpg

IMG_3113_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I think this would be great for pens however

Angela thinks this would make a fantastic jewlery box for her jewlery

 

I wonder who will win this one :roflmho:

 

thanks to those who have left Birthday messages

Michael

[esterbex]

Oh my! It speaks!

I guess some would consider some pens to be jewelry....If she could bear to part with it...could I throw my hat into the ring for this one?

The hardware and legs make me think art-deco which I love....but it could also be mid-century modern which I also love.

Tell your bride she can buy more jewelry with what you make off this one....