Pen & Pencil Holder

That’s a neat little idea. The Brass really pulls off the whole look.

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Looks great Jeff. I see that you used the splined miters on the box that you made. Well done, the brass pins were a good touch.

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well now.. isn’t that a lovely piece of art !!
sweet.

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Very pretty Jeff. I like it.

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Arts and Crafts and very nifty. I too, like the brass. It really works with the Padauk. To me it kind of has a Green and Green feel. Good work

-- Thos. Angle

very nice contrast with the brass pins. I’ve had a similar design in my minds eye for a future puzzle box.

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This came out really nice. I didn’t know a pencil holder could look that good.

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What a great idea! It looks like a wood puzzle. With tight joints and crossed dowels it wouldn’t need glue to be solid as a … um … board?

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Very nice design!

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Thanks everybody! Such kind comments for my little ol’ box.

Shaun – LOL. me either!

Peter and Scott – Others have made the puzzle comment. We may be on to something…

Thos. – I’m glad you said this looks G&G to you. That was why I made the ‘mind’s eye’ comment above. I envisioned G&G but the Padauk just isn’t the right wood for it since it’s so porous. I guess I could do a more pronounced roundover with the router and then more hand shaping.

Bill, what is the link to your store again? Is it just cajunpen.com?

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Very Greene and Greene!

Jeff -

I really like this project – very nice design. The brass is a great contrast with the wood. I agree with the Greene & Greene look!

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I love it!, Great idea! Great craftsmanship! (adding to the “steal it” file!) Thanks!

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Very nice. I like the brass rods. Great job.

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Thank you, Jon, David, Schoeder, and Dave. The positive feedback inspires me to use the approach more! I’ll design a new challenge for myself that requires more thought and round the edges to get the Greene & Greene look.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Wonderful design Jeff and as always the craftsmanship is impeccable. Another beautiful piece.

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I really like it. It is different, interesting, and tastefully simple.

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Thanks Chip and Blake. It’s always nice to hear that fellow box makers think one’s work is up to snuff.

Chip it’s good to have you back.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

I really like this, Jeff. the rounding of the proud joints is nice detail. The brass really makes it unique. Nice!

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Jeff:

Great project. If you want to try this with some blackwood as the pegs let me know and I’ll send you some. I’ve got a few smaller blocks of it. 1 X 1 1/2 X 3 or 4”

It cuts well on a bandsaw and you can round the edges like I did for my Joinery Challenge item where I used Blackwood for the hinge pins.

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ooooooh… I may have to take you up on that. I’m building another box where I’m taking this G&G think to the next step. I have my hands on some ebony that will work but if Blackwood is less oily and easier to work, I’d be interested. I’ll be in touch.

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Very unusual piece. I like the design.

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Nice design, Jeff. I love the use of mixed media and the proportions look really nice. I’ve buddied you so that I can catch new posts. Keep up the awesome work.

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Great job!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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Thats a really cool design

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