Making A Pen Case

[Anne-Sophie]

The wood is so unique, the box is so beautiful, could you show the suede lining?

 

I have a feeling it is purple, worthy of trying Mary Poppins flying object technique or Star Trek transporteur technology. 

 

Looking forward to see, more collaborations, between you and your son.

[my63]

Purple would look great, not my choice though so it is bright red

 

IMG_1097 by my0771, on Flickr

 

I expect the colour to darken as the finish is applied.

[my63]

I have started to apply wax to the box.

 

2021-12-28_04-18-49 by my0771, on Flickr

 

2021-12-28_04-17-32 by my0771, on Flickr

 

Basic polishing.

[Anne-Sophie]

Oh my goodness!

 

It is even more gorgeous with the wax applied, one can see the beauty of the grain!

 

 

 

 

[agaric]

Looks like the platonic ideal of "wooden box". I especially like how clean the button thinggy looks (in the unwaxed picture)

[my63]

Thanks, The box is darker in real life than the pictures the catch is protected by masking tape in the later pictures. The catch and hinges are made by Ian Hawthorn here are his websites 

 

Neat Elite Hinge - Box Hinges | Side Rail Hinges | Brass Box Hinges (fineboxhardware.com)

 

Handmade Jewellery Box ~ Handmade Jewellery Box | Bespoke Jewellery Box | Handmade Watch Box (hawthornefineboxes.com)

 

More wax today followed by the interior.

 

[Anne-Sophie]

 

I wondered how the box would be closed, following the link to the hardware store, I discovered cache closures for boxes, I am familiar with them on other items, but this was new to me.

 

Thank you Michael for enabling more pleasant learning, today.

[my63]

I wont bore you with the technical details but they look great once fitted. Time to add suede.

 

2021-12-30_09-36-29 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The tray is next to have its bottom liner fitted.

[Aether]

How can member get in the cue for a custum pen case? Is possible?

[my63]

Just send me a message here or my63leather Gmail.com

[my63]

Another year draws to a close and I am now a year older  Today has been quite chilled.

I did manage to finish my sons desk box.

 

2021-12-30_04-32-13 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This will be my final project for 2021 I would like to wish all readers a happy and peaceful New Year.

[Anne-Sophie]

Happy New Year and thank you for sharing all your beautiful projects!

 

It seems that an Happy Birthday is in order as well as an appreciation for the willingness to share your and the U.K's struggles.

 

Especially about that wretched virus, which we know, since the beginning has an uncanny ability to mutate faster than "influencers" personas, depending on the product they are hawking.

 

I am sorry for your loss and so admire the way your transformed, in some manners, your sorrow into beautiful objects.

 

Many Blessings and good thoughts to your family, friends and acquaintances. 

 

[ParramattaPaul]

A very happy and bountiful new Year to one and all.

 

[my63]

The large case project has two options for the pen trays, The first being for pens that are allready in trays. This is the mockup of the shelving system for inside the case. There would of course be a lot more shelves, but this will give the idea.  The piece of wood across the top will be replaced by metal work which will also allow magnets to be used to help with the closure of the flap at the front.

 

2022-01-01_03-32-49 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The second option is to make interlocking trays to stack inside the case which I have made before. Some tie down straps will also be required. 

Keeping the wieght down is very important.

[Anne-Sophie]

On 12/30/2021 at 2:29 PM, ParramattaPaul said:

A very happy and bountiful new Year to one and all.

 

Happy New Year!

[Anne-Sophie]

14 hours ago, my63 said:

The large case project has two options for the pen trays, The first being for pens that are allready in trays. This is the mockup of the shelving system for inside the case. There would of course be a lot more shelves, but this will give the idea.  The piece of wood across the top will be replaced by metal work which will also allow magnets to be used to help with the closure of the flap at the front.

 

2022-01-01_03-32-49 by my0771, on Flickr

 

The second option is to make interlocking trays to stack inside the case which I have made before. Some tie down straps will also be required. 

Keeping the wieght down is very important.

 

Are you going to set up both or just do a mockup to wait what the client want?

[my63]

Thanks Anne-Sophie, Actually there is no customer for this project, This case is a proof of concept for a potential full custom case but that may have gone in a different direction now.

If I am going to finish this case I will be making the stacking trays from mdf with hand formed plastic inserts covered in faux suede.  

[my63]

The original case had a metal strap at each end to join the front and rear panels. This provided a lot of support. This is on the outside of the replacement piece I have made, rather than just adding another piece of metal across the front I have made a single piece that replaces the sides and has a front piece included

 

2022-01-06_11-35-51 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This picture shows the replacement piece sitting on the shelf its home is at the top of the case but I could not support it in place. The sides are slightly shorter to allow for the magnets which will be used to support the front panel when closed. I will be adding new fasteners rivets or screw studs.

 

2022-01-06_11-36-09 by my0771, on Flickr

[Anne-Sophie]

On 1/6/2022 at 2:01 AM, my63 said:

Thanks Anne-Sophie, Actually there is no customer for this project, This case is a proof of concept for a potential full custom case but that may have gone in a different direction now.

If I am going to finish this case I will be making the stacking trays from mdf with hand formed plastic inserts covered in faux suede.  

 

I didn't know you used faux suede, do you also use faux leather, sometimes?

[my63]

Anne-Sophie I like to think of myself as a case maker. I will try to use the most suitable material for the project, the faux suede I use is generally called Alcantara, although the trade marked Alcantara is very expensive. For this project weight is going to be an issue so the faux product is ideal. I have never used faux leather it does not have any properties that I cannot get from leather.

 

I have made and restored cases in the past this is one I made for myself. As I dont have many new projects to share at the moment I thought I would share some favourites.

 

IMG_1506 by my0771, on Flickr

 

IMG_1520 by my0771, on Flickr

 

This is one of my favourite restorations. The US Army Air Force existed between 1941 and 1947. When it arrived with me it looked like this, I was asked to make it useable but to show any new pieces, rather than make them look old. 

 

USAAF 1 case by my0771, on Flickr

 

This was a big job, I dissasembled the case completley removing every single stitch. The thread had deterioated over the years. I lined the whole case in new fine leather which I left undyed I did applly a wax sealer. 

When it left it looked like this 

 

 DSC_0289[1] by my0771, on Flickr

 

The full sotries of both cases are on my website. Custom leather pen cases, accessories and restoration | MY63 (wixsite.com)