Wooden Test Tube Holder/fountain Pen Stand

[korbendalles]

Just thought I'd share a nifty and very inexpensive quality pen stand. This is the Eisco Labs Premium Wooden Test Tub Rack from Amazon. It was about $12. I got a sheet of adhesive-backed felt ($1 at craft store) and cut little strips to fit inside the holes so there wouldn't be any chance of scratching the pens. I then added the little thin round pads in the bottom divot for the bottom of each pen so as not to scratch there either. Total cost was <$15. It holds 6 pens, there is a MB 149, a Scriptorium Pens Zephyr (large size) and ASA Galactic (with flat ends) for scale.

 

The rack is very well put together considering the price point and with the little felt bits to prevent scratching, makes a great little unique desktop pen stand (especially since some folks prefer vertical vs horizontal stands fWooor FPs).

 

p.s. For whomever would ask, the last pic shows a close-up shot of the Zephyr, which is made of Lava Mineral Explosion #3 alumilite, I believe.

[carlos.q]

This is a very good idea!

[OCArt]

Thanks for sharing this good idea.

[Tasmith]

Wow! Considered getting a test tub holder for my pens, but thought they were made only of either metal or plastic so I never got one. This is perfect!

Edited January 28, 2017 by Tasmith

[Arkamas]

That would be perfect for displaying favorites.

[da vinci]

Nice work

 

I think test tube stands work well for storing pens.

[Bill P]

Great Solution and fairly inexpensive too....

 

Thanks for taking the time to post..

[abstract49]

Very cool! I just looked at Amazon ($12.22), and they have larger version (12 holes, $16.88). I think I'll look into this more after I get my office remodeled.

[IndigoBOB]

Darn it, you beat me to it lol.

 

Considering how pricey pen stands can be, and how great this one looks, it was impossible not to purchase this one.

 

I love that the test-tube rack isn't incongruent with this modified repurposing, so it adapts seamlessly to fit a professional's office as well as any nerd's desk .

 

I like the creativity with the felt

 

Edit: I was going to write D O R K ' s desk, but they bleeped out (bleep) lol. I didn't realize that was profanity lol. Quite refined a forum indeed .

Edited October 15, 2017 by IndigoBOB

[tytyvyllus]

There are a few types of wooden stands and I've been drawn to the double layer versions since I've got just enough pens to fill one. Don't worry about the type that has dowels to store the tubes they can be taken off with an exacto blade then a wide drill bit can make a divot for the pen to rest in.

[kdv]

Ls,

 

Brilliant idea!

I’m looking for a storage solution myself. Pen-case-displays are rather expensive. So, this is a nice alternative. Besides that: you really can show your pens.

I’m now searching for a tube holder made of acryl/plexiglass. Sadly, you must buy a minimum of let’s say 50.

Still looking…..

Greetings

 

kdv

[kdv]

found!

 

greetings

 

kdv