LumberJocks
DAILY DEALS Cast Iron Coffee Mill Mechanisms and Coffee Mill Well Kits, with FREE Downloadable Plan!  |  Makita Makita Recon LCT203W 10.8 Volt Lithium Ion Impact Driver 2 Pc Kit

Business Card Cases

Project by jpw1995 posted 1006 days ago 1121 views 17 times favorited 13 comments Add to Favorites Watch

This was a project I saw in an old issue of WOOD magazine, and I liked it so much that I made myself one. Next thing I know some of my friends, co-workers and even my mother wanted one for themselves. I took a trip to Woodcraft for some 1/8” exotics and started working. These were a lot of fun to make, and once you’ve made one the rest just go that much quicker. I made several more than are pictured, but if I remember correctly I used Walnut, Purpleheart, Bubinga, Cherry, Mahogany and Rosewood as well as several others. It’s a nice little piece to carry around to show off your skill when an entertainment center won’t fit in your pocket.

-- JP, Shelbyville, KY


13 comments so far

View Kaleo's profile

Kaleo

200 posts in 1034 days


posted 1006 days ago

These are great, I remember that article also, and I made myself and then about 15 others one also. The work great and look great. I actually have seen these at galleries being sold. They usally are getting about 30-50 dollars apiece. I’ve often thought of making a short production run ad make 50-100 at a time and see if they would sell. I think they would.

-- Kaleo , http://www.kalafinefurniture.com

View Karson's profile

Karson

25801 posts in 1295 days


posted 1006 days ago

Do you know the issue of Wood that this was in?

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

View schroeder's profile

schroeder

511 posts in 1020 days


posted 1006 days ago

Those look great! What a good idea!

-- The Gnarly Wood Shoppe

View TaterSalad's profile

TaterSalad

46 posts in 1041 days


posted 1005 days ago

The Woodworking Index shows one in 9/04 and one before that, but I know it’s the latter (9/04) because I just saw it scanning through my magazines the other day. I don’t have the earlier one.

-- Kalamazoo, MI

View Bill's profile

Bill

2561 posts in 1056 days


posted 1005 days ago

Those are great looking card cases JP. Like Kaleo said, I think you should produce a small run and see if they will sell.

Let me know if you find that article. I would like to make some as well.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

View oscorner's profile

oscorner

4572 posts in 1206 days


posted 1002 days ago

Those are neat. I remember seeing that aritcle, too. I’ll have to look it up, again.

-- Jesus is Lord!

View MsDebbieP's profile

MsDebbieP

14159 posts in 1055 days


posted 1001 days ago

they’d sell.
definitely!!!
hmmm logos on the front—sell several to a company…

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

View Don's profile

Don

2590 posts in 1072 days


posted 1000 days ago

Yes, please locate the article. This would make great gifts.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.hilsbiblechurch.org/

View jpw1995's profile

jpw1995

348 posts in 1193 days


posted 1000 days ago

TaterSalad is correct. The article is in the September 2004 issue (no. 157) of WOOD Magazine. There is a downloadable acrobat plan available on the Wood Magazine website for $3.

-- JP, Shelbyville, KY

View DAN 's profile

DAN

6441 posts in 878 days


posted 755 days ago

Real deal. would love to make some myself. got a list going already !! my boss, his boss, her boss, friends, business associates, suppliers ….

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

View DAN 's profile

DAN

6441 posts in 878 days


posted 755 days ago

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

View Kevin Violette's profile

Kevin Violette

214 posts in 758 days


posted 755 days ago

I have got to make some of these! They would definitely help show off your talent to a client.

-- Kevin -- (http://www.furniturebykevin.com)

View Jon3's profile

Jon3

439 posts in 1000 days


posted 750 days ago

Anybody do a blog/design/cutlist on these?

You must be signed in to post the comments.

  • View all advertisers
  • Advertise with us

DISCLAIMER: Any posts on LJ are posted by individuals acting in their own right and do not necessarily reflect the views of LJ. LJ will not be held liable for the actions of any user.

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

HomeRefurbers.com

Latest Projects | Latest Blog Entries | Latest Forum Topics

GardenTenders.com :: gardening showcase