Making A Pen Case

[my63]

I have had a few issues with this case it has been a little more challenging than I first thought.

 

 

Here are the upright pictures I have also experimented with elastic hidden inside.

 

 

IMG_8483_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

[my63]

I have also made a single pen case lined in Kydex but it is the smallest I have ever made

 

IMG_8481_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

[mhguda]

Beautiful work, as usual, Michael. I must say I'm being sorely tempted...

[william2001]

Are you thinking of selling it?

-William S. Park

[my63]

Beautiful work, as usual, Michael. I must say I'm being sorely tempted...

Thanks Mhguda

Let me know what you are thinking

 

Are you thinking of selling it?

-William S. Park

Hi William

I usually make things to order.

 

I wanted the flap to serve two purposes one to keep the case closed and another to allow the open case to stand upright.

 

IMG_8488_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I am not happy with this case the flap is too thin, I also increased the distance between the two sets of pen holders which does not look right either.

 

I will go back to the start today and have another try.

 

Thanks for the comments

 

Michael

[mhguda]

Thanks Mhguda

Let me know what you are thinking

I will, Michael - as soon as I know that myself. So far it's just a very general inkling. When it takes a more definite shape I will be in touch.

The problem is starting to be a space to display even a small, upright pen case like this one.

[TXKat]

I happened upon this thread and have read it from start to finish!

 

Michael, I applaud you for your creativity, your sharing and for just doing it! It's been inspiring to see how this originally started and how your work and ideas have progressed!! You have so much talent and I cannot thank you enough for sharing it with this community. I am inspired!!!! Now, for the talent, lol.

 

Beautiful, beautiful work!! You are a true craftsman and that is becoming more and more rare with time! Congratulations!!!

[my63]

Almost finished just the edges to seal

 

IMG_8497_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

IMG_8503_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

I will, Michael - as soon as I know that myself. So far it's just a very general inkling. When it takes a more definite shape I will be in touch.

The problem is starting to be a space to display even a small, upright pen case like this one.

I would love to hear your ideas when you are ready

 

I happened upon this thread and have read it from start to finish!

 

Michael, I applaud you for your creativity, your sharing and for just doing it! It's been inspiring to see how this originally started and how your work and ideas have progressed!! You have so much talent and I cannot thank you enough for sharing it with this community. I am inspired!!!! Now, for the talent, lol.

 

Beautiful, beautiful work!! You are a true craftsman and that is becoming more and more rare with time! Congratulations!!!

Thank you TXKat I really appreciate your comments very kind of you.

I forgot to mention if you are at the Texas pen show the round pen case will be there with its owner.

Edited September 5, 2014 by my63

[my63]

Here is the finished case and the matching note book cover

 

 

IMG_8515_1 by my0771, on Flickr

Here is one of the pens that will travel in this case

 

IMG_8507_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

 

The five pen case is now stripped back to its component parts and I am about to dye the new outer cover ready for re assembly

Edited September 6, 2014 by my63

[my63]

Here is the old outer and the replacement

 

IMG_8522_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The outer is made from Kip leather and is soft to the touch because of the kydex liner some of the softness is lost so with that in mind I am going to try adding some bag makers batting between the layers.

[TXKat]

OMG...I would love to see it in person as I will be at the Dallas show...

How exciting!

[my63]

This five pen case has been more difficult to make than I thought it would be it is made from soft leather inside and out which made it very flexible

 

IMG_8583_1 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I have hidden some elastic two thirds of the way down the case to allow small pens to be carried safely

 

 

Thanks for looking

 

Michael

Edited September 10, 2014 by my63

[my63]

Here is the image missing from the post above as you can see the elastic is supporting the smaller pens from below

 

IMG_8548_1 by my0771, on Flickr

[mhguda]

What a beauty.

And the blue case is handsome, too.

[TXKat]

What do you think about making a pen tray (to go inside a cigar box) out of leather? Is there a leather thin enough that will still form and could be used as a tray? Just a thought as I love the look of these, but I have numerous cigar boxes that I need to make pen boxes out of.

 

I am totally loving your work. (Really looking forward to seeing the quiver, lol.)

[my63]

What do you think about making a pen tray (to go inside a cigar box) out of leather? Is there a leather thin enough that will still form and could be used as a tray? Just a thought as I love the look of these, but I have numerous cigar boxes that I need to make pen boxes out of.

 

I am totally loving your work. (Really looking forward to seeing the quiver, lol.)

 

That sounds like an interesting idea, I think it would depend on the size of the tray required.

I have been planning on making a square box for some time but it requires a special sewing clam time to visit the timber yard.

[TXKat]

Could it be done inside of an already existing wooden box, such as one a very nice cigar box? Because it's already in a box, I wouldn't think you would need the "bullet proofing", as it would be relatively protected? No? I defer to the master...

Edited September 11, 2014 by TXKat

[my63]

I think you are talking about a removable tray in leather if that is what you mean then yes I think it is possible.

 

I am learning by watching this chap on you tube I have added a link to his box making video below

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2ygboFnHW0

[TXKat]

You are creating mosters, lol. Now I want to go buy tools and leather! Ugh!!

Thanks for the link. He's a great teacher!

[my63]

I have chatted with via email and he is very nice, the round case was inspired by him as well. If you watch the video you will see the special sewing clam he uses for corners my oak will be ready for Saturday.

If you do want to have a go I would be happy to help if I can