How To Make a Pen Box From A 2 x 4

How to make an elegant pen box from a scrap piece of 2x4 and a scrap piece of Texas Mesquite. Skills used; cutting thin stock, routing groves on router table, using brass rod as a hinge.
www.LL-Woodworks.net

[@oscardominguez6491]

Thank you Lynn, you are a great teacher!!

[@everetteburk9198]

Thanks Lynn. I watched this a few years ago, but time goes by and I haven't done much pen turning recently. Seeing this as I start turning again reminds me to not order any pen boxes or gift tubes, but rather make my own from some scrap wood.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Glad it continues to help

[@rexcowan4314]

I appreciate the knowledge you share my friend. Thank you.

[@jonmullins8460]

Well, this helped me out a lot. I don't have a router table, but that won't stop me. Thanks for the video!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks for watching

[@bonenfant96]

Smart people can make beautiful things with anything. Thanks for sharing.

[@NewApologist]

Thanks, needed to make a pen box for our daughter who is graduating as a Nurse Practitioner from University of Virginia. I made her a Cocobolo fountain pen. This will help me make a nice box for the pen!

[@lawrencealdridge-yk6dm]

beautifull pen box !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jeanmarcrum1347]

Great Job, now to the shop!

[@uglyboy4067]

I am currently setting myself up with a little wood turning space in my spare room. I currently have a lathe, a mitre saw, and some bits of timber. I am waiting on a bench grinder with a belt sander attachment, and my next purchase will be a pen making jig, some pen kits, and some wood blanks. This box idea is great and I will be using your example to make some boxes for my pens. Great video and tutorial, thanks.

[@geordiemik72]

Quick and easy box that looks nice. I'm off right now to give it a try.

[@TheRocketbob22]

Jolly Good. I sensed that you enjoyed this project, and I dare say, that's why we love our shops and tools. Do some more.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+TheRocketbob22 it was fun, but most of my woodworking is. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best Regards

[@enterprise59]

I know video is 8 years old, but that box is gorgeous..

[@normancoutts]

Very nicely done and not a method I have seen before. Thanks and best wishes.

[@roncoleman4017]

Thanks for sharing such an elegant and simple project.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thank you Rob

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Sorry Ron, I hate auto correct 😂

[@peterrotherham2169]

Just the right type of box for my pens, thank you

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Peter Rotherham Thank you Peter for watching, good luck in making them.

[@larryrushing901]

I have been buying my pen boxes for my pens I make. Never thought how easy and beautiful they could be homemade. Beautiful

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Larry - I appreciate you watching.

[@atteljas]

This is brilliant. No fuss about it yet you can easily custom this for your needs!! I satute you! Very well done!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@sjscreations2608]

Lynn you made what I thought was a difficult project into something I can tackle! Thanks for your guidance, teaching and help. Cheers Sean

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+The Bungling Woodworker You are welcome Sean, glad you found me.

[@heidifowler4131]

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[@StanWatt.]

Life saver, excellent!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks

[@jameshunter5899]

Beautiful little box mate, I love the idea of not wasting scrap wood

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+James Hunter Thanks James for watching and for the comment.

[@stephenhoffman2282]

I’ve been struggling with box ideas and I’m under a time crunch to try and make one for a customer. This will help me a ton. Thank you.

[@melissabarron1574]

Love this idea! I watched the video twice. Love the idea. Love the way you teach! Such a great gift Thank you, Awesome!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Melissa, I try to make it where people can understand and make their own. I appreciate your thoughts

[@judithjeanne]

Thank you, great idea and money saver! Easy and very informative.

[@johnno1018]

Thanks Lynn. That is a great video and an excellent use of "scrap wood". This is an ideal project to complement the wood pens I have turned for gifts. Thanks for taking the time to make the video, and for sharing your ideas.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

You are welcome - Thank you for taking the time to watch, glad you found it helpful.

[@markharding6582]

Now I have a use for all those shorts that I did not know what to do with them - excellent.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Mark Harding Thanks Mark, I got another video coming in a couple weeks on utilizing the "shorts". Thanks for watching.

[@thomaschilders9337]

Really enjoyed your video

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Thomas

[@timhunter452]

Thank you for this, I have just made several of these for some corian pens for family presents. I have also subscribed! Tim

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Orion I really appreciate the sub and thanks for watching

[@jameslund221]

Great idea, I’m making it right now. I’m going to trim down the sides first before I glue the bottom, because I don’t have a belt sander. Thanks for the video. 😊

[@creativeleo6105]

Just Amazing .. No wordx to explain for ur brilliant work 👍

[@Woodtoolsworkshop]

That's a classy box, man! Impressive.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Wood Tools Workshop Thanks Fred - not bad for a 2 x 4 huh.

[@edgiesbrecht3418]

Thanks for the inspiration.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks for watching

[@MrBaldypete1]

Looks great! Simple yet a really nice little gift for someone. Nice one mate!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks I appreciate it

[@RoomiesGarage]

nice job with that piece of 2x4....thanks for sharing....got some good inspiration from your video...cheers

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Roomies Garage Thanks I appreciate you watching and commenting

[@donbomer5630]

Excellent Video and an elegant gift box from scrap...

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks I appreciate it very much

[@fredlewis1945]

Good idea and good job. I think I will try to make myself one.

[@dwainhartwick4323]

So enjoyable to watch a craftsman!!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Dwain for watching and for the comment. Best Regards

[@rymaples]

I've never seen someone respond to every single comment before. I'm subscribing just because of that.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Ryan Maples Thanks Ryan, I really enjoy the interaction. If I see a comment and if viewers take the time to make a comment I believe they deserve a response, even if it is a simple thank you. Thanks for the sub and I look forward to future comments from you.

[@daddyleon]

aww,,just for laughs, he should've not responded to you Ryan :P

[@scottjohnson8250]

@@LynnLaceyLLWW Ryan, That was a deciding factor for my subscribing also.

[@darrellcollard4301]

Thank you for sharing this idea, I'm going to try and make a few of these

[@blackhorse2947]

Turned out beautiful

[@thelivingnorth250]

thanks for sharing, beautiful design.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

That is a great looking box Lynn, I need to start making them for my special gift pens.Regards,Bob

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+RJBWoodTurner Thanks Bob - they are relatively easy, inexpensive and can be made to look pretty nice. Stay tuned I've got a followup on a few points and questions viewers have asked. I hope to post that late tonight.

[@RJBWoodTurner]

Will do.

[@deanthomas5466]

Great project, nicely thought out for all the details. Nice enough to be used as a presentation piece.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Hey Dean it is pretty simple and very useful

[@CathodeRayKobold]

This method would make a nice dice tray for tabletop gaming. It would probably make a nice quite a lot of things, in fact.

[@MichaelLawing]

Nice way to present a pen. I love the inset contrasting wood.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Michael Lawing Thanks Michael, I love working with complimenting and contrasting woods.

[@francismclaughlin5734]

I think your idea is great. For extra special, I'd add a felt liner in the inside and brass fittings somehow.

[@ValioMadre7]

A toda madre. Gracias.

[@brunopelliccia958]

Egregio Maestro, volevo farle i complimenti per i lavori da lei eseguiti e ringraziarla per le sue speciali e chiarissime lezioni. Onorato di seguirla. Bruno. I

[@wbarnett22]

Good video and great pen box. Thanks for all the ideas.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+wbarnett22 Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@1wilnol]

Great use of scrap material now to make some for my pens thanks

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+william nolan Thanks William I appreciate you watching.

[@richardfay1725]

Nicely done I think I'll put some felt in mine,Thanks

[@robertevans6481]

Great box you gave me so many ideas my head is spinning ......

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Robert Evans Thanks Robert, Yea you can do this with other stuff, doesn't have be for pen. Thanks for watching.

[@knothead5]

How did you trim the mesquite ends? Did you round off the back edge of the top to allow for clearance or did the shim take care of that? My wife would like this "Now you can use all those clamps and the router."

[@kwstasantwniou243]

Excellent and clever Idea Lynn,Thanks for the video!!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Kwstas Antwniou You are welcome - thanks for watching.

[@MichaelDavidHiltner]

K.I.S.S.! Wow, some days KZbin just amazes me! Today is one of those days. Thanks for sharing Lynn!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Michael David Hiltner Thanks , I appreciate you watching

[@jeremyh.4014]

nice use of scrap wood! Very nice work

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Jeremy

[@casperscuts2627]

What a great little project, thanks for sharing!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

You are welcome thanks for watching

[@assemblage_of_wolves7473]

for anyone watching this do not rip pieces shorter than the blade on a tablesaw!! extremely dangerous the potential for binding is very high and you could lose fingers or worse, this guy is very good at what he does, use your bandsaw for cuts this small. very nice work!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Great Point - and thanks for bringing it up and thanks for watching.

[@1MohrFarm]

Nice box. Love the hinge idea.

[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Lynn, Found this one while looking for Pen Box Videos. Lovely looking box and a great explanation of the process. I will be making some of these in the future. When are you going to be back on YT as it's been 11 months since you last one, making a wand. Take care Lynn, Cheers, Huw

[@robertgaritano7718]

Looks great! Did you cover the hole where the rod went for the hinge? Just curious.

[@billjackson6501]

Excellent.Thank You very much for a very informative Video. Am going to have to make one. Thank You.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Bill - send me a pic if you make one. My email address in n my profile or at www.ll-woodworks.net

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Bill - I'm glad it was helpful. Send me a pic if you make one. email [e-mail] Thanks again for watching.

[@outlawjjwales]

Nice box great tutorial 👍

[@myusername630]

Simple is always better Good Job

[@4993dazz]

Loved the video thanks for doing it. I've only just got a lathe and started doing pens. Looking forward to making a box to put the in.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thanks Darren and good luck.

[@libbydeloffi4720]

Nice job. Good ideas.

[@williampeak8851]

I love it 👍

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thank you sir

[@travissmith7471]

Thanks for sharing... I'm making body oil fragrance box... This has given me some ideas...

[@markfannin3975]

A friend recommended your channel for the pen box. Great job and excellent video work and directions. New subscriber here. FYI, I'm always looking for decorative inlay box videos, military shadow boxes, deep frames for displaying items etc. Sincerely, Mark

[@fordgt55]

Hi Lynn! I made the box except for the hinge pins. I have seen several requests for the hinge pin location with a response that you would send a picture/ Any chance you could post it please?

[@MarkChristopherpens]

Wonderful box! Have been binge watching you all evening, I'm a new subscriber and love your projects! Cheers from Nova Scotia :)

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Mark Christopher Thanks Mark glad to have you as a subscriber and thanks for taking the time to comment.

[@ifonlyful]

nice box and well explained video, thank you.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

You are welcome thanks for watching

[@ravinsixties]

Loved it!!! Thanks for giving me inspiration!!!

[@mickmotly4083]

Mr. Lacey , Very good use of some "laying around the shop scrap", great video ! going to start picking up those scrap pieces and building some nice pen boxes.....btw Ill be subscribing to your channel, mainly for your Southern charm!! just kidding! Great video!!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Mick Motly Thanks Mick I appreciate the support.

[@damasydia]

This was awesome...simple but great

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Thank Mike - Glad you tuned in, Thanks for watching

[@ecrusch]

Very nice Lynn. Thumbs up & subscribed. Thanks a bunch.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Eric Rusch Sr Thanks Eric for watching and subscribing -

[@frehleycomet]

Very nice, will have to make one for my pens a well. Thanks for sharing

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+frehleycomet - thanks for watching, if you make one send me a pic I'd like to see it.

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[@racerm50]

Nice little box. I need to try to make one

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Jim Go for it Jim it is really fairly simple. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@JimE6243]

Very nice Lynn and cheap too. Two good things. JimE

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Jim E Thanks Jim - Economical is always on my radar :) Thanks for watching

[@lesliethompson8927]

Awesome video for a simple yet elegant pen box, can you provide dimensions for hole placement to the jig for the hinge pin, looks like 1/4 inch in the video. thanks Les

[@joanbusby3213]

What an awesome idea, thanks for sharing!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

You are welcome thanks for watching

[@kevincostelloe4463]

Nice job! 👍

[@alierol3664]

so nice...

[@whoDatBeDare]

Nice! Well done! Many thanks!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

I appreciate you watching

[@JoeCarron]

Lots of really great tips in there, thank you!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Joe Carron Thank you Joe for watching.

[@heidifowler4131]

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[@orelygarcia]

Nice box Lynn, Thumbs up

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+OG Timbercraft Thanks Orely - I appreciate it.

[@SteveCarmichael]

Nice pen box Lynn and great video!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Steve Carmichael I appreciate you tuning in Steve. Looking forward to your next one.

[@rickvanwinkle2110]

Hello, How did you round over the underside of the lid to clear the bottom when opening the lid?

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

I just used my disc / belt sander. Thanks for watching

[@paulbignell6977]

very nice

[@mntbiker036]

Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+mntbiker ohthreesix Thanks and I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@makeitathome1327]

What is the name of the machiene and bit you used to drill out the section for the pen to rest in?

[@marykedykhuizen6902]

Nice little pen box

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Maryke Dykhuizen Thank you very much.

[@robertacrowemobilehomework6309]

nice pen box love it

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Robert A Crowe Mobile Home Workshop Thanks Robert I appreciate you watching

[@SouthernGinger]

Great idea Lynn. Thanks for sharing :)

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+SouthernGinger You are welcome and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@bobleeswoodshop7919]

I like it!!! Well done!!

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Robert Lee / Bob Lee's woodshop Thanks Bob

[@Redthumb45]

I've been looking for a method to make pen boxes by mass production and this one may well be close to what I need. It hurts when it takes more work to make the pen box than it does to make the pen.

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Great Idea - you could easily setup and make a dozen at a time. Glad you found it useful and thanks for watching.

[@ShoredBitless]

Great idea. Thanks

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Keith Williams Thanks Keith for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@joaoantoniosantos1433]

Hi nice box, thanks to show us. from france joao

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+joao antonio santos you are welcome , thanks for watching

[@0607dell]

Great job you should've been a teacher. Thanks Jerry

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

+Jerry Mc Guire Thanks Jerry, I actually worked for a corporate training department for many years, I guess it sometimes comes through. Thanks for watching.

[@wendymurray317]

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[@rschulz01]

Great video! I'm curious why you choose to route the groove 5/8" from the back, rather than in the center of the top and bottom?

[@LynnLaceyLLWW]

Hadn’t given it much thought, thanks for watching