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I just finished this pen box and pen for my boss at work who has taken a promotion and is moving on. The box is based off the the scrap wood jewelry box design the Wood Whisperer just did. The box is made out of Walnut and Padauk with black felt lining and brass rods for the hinge, it is finished with 4 coats of semi gloss polyurethane. The pen is a Stratus kit with Redwood burl for the wood, it is finished with around 10 coats of CA glue and polished with micro mesh. Thanks for looking

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I tried to make one of these but it didn't come out as nice as yours. Yours seems to be much better proportioned that my attempt.

What joinery did you use for the left and right sides into the base?

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Very well crafted and beautiful.
 

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I am with Brady-I just finished the same project, but yours looks much better than mine.
 

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Good lookin' pen and gift box.
 

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Great looking pen box-I like the simple and sleek look of it!
 

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Nice and simple, very beautiful colours.
 

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Very cool and well done
 

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Very simple and beautiful for a writing tool
 

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I tried to make one of these but it didn t come out as nice as yours. Yours seems to be much better proportioned that my attempt.

What joinery did you use for the left and right sides into the base?

Brady…

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For the purpose of this box (to hold a pen) I saw no need for any joinery so the sides are held in place with glue, keeping it simple.
 

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I tried to make one of these but it didn t come out as nice as yours. Yours seems to be much better proportioned that my attempt.

What joinery did you use for the left and right sides into the base?

Brady…

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For the purpose of this box (to hold a pen) I saw no need for any joinery so the sides are held in place with glue, keeping it simple.

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Thanks for the response. I'm always leery of butt joints but I see your point. I over-engineered the one that I tried to make.

I'm going to try it again and keep it simple.

Thanks!

Brady…
 
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