How to Make a Wooden Business Card Holder

[@davemeeks8109]

Down to wood I can't throw away, looking for new projects. Thanks

[@TheEveryMaker]

Love it! This is a great scrapwood project. If love to see what you come up with!

[@monsuunthomas]

It's beautiful. I've been trying to think of something simple and nice to make for our new neighbor as a "welcome to the neighborhood" type gift. As he travels for business quite a bit, I think this would be perfect. Thanks!

[@TheEveryMaker]

I'd love to see what you make if you go forward with it! This would be a great gift and I'm sure he'd appreciate it!

[@JohnHulme-e2m]

Love the great design, thank you for sharing

[@TheEveryMaker]

You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@xScottguyx]

Awesome design! Gives me lots of ideas

[@TheEveryMaker]

Glad you found it inspirational! If love to see what you come up with!

[@garybazil6699]

Thanks Nick, I can't wait to try this.

[@TheEveryMaker]

I'd love to see it if you make one!

[@DaisyCampuzano]

I love this! My husband loves woodworking and we are planning on making a business. Such a great idea thank you so much!

[@TheEveryMaker]

I'd love to see what you come up with when you make it!

[@shubhagarwal6837]

Amazing man

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you!

[@davidnleeh4]

I really like your design! I also agree with you about the Walnut and Hickory contrast. My thinking as I'm about to order some Business Cards & will be needing a Holder for them. With the way prices are these days I'll be making mine! But, I think I'm going to be using Walnut & Maple for mine. I'll let you know how it turns out when I'm finished with it, if you want.

[@TheEveryMaker]

I would love to see what you come up with! Maple is a great choice, I just happened to have hickory on hand. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@michellaplante1790]

i like this very much for a gift

[@TheEveryMaker]

It would definitely make a great gift! I'm planning on making some for sale as I'd have several people want one. Though there may be a few I give away.

[@Fatboyfb76]

How do you only have154 subscribers?!?!? Amazing! Wonderful build, great presentation, great flow! I’ll be watching everything you do from here on.

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you Gabe Clark! I've got a ton of projects coming, so hopefully, you'll find several more that you like!

[@BruceAUlrich]

I agree...he makes great videos!

[@Wyrmwood66]

I agree. A beautiful presentation of how to build this. Would love to see more of his work.

[@misterhamm-bzs]

Cool build and great music!!

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thanks Chris! I thought the music worked really well. This was a fun impromptu project, I'm glad to see you liked it!

[@ДартВейдер-з4э]

[@TheEveryMaker]

😊😁

[@NWRefund]

This is awesome. My son wants one.

[@TheEveryMaker]

Maybe we can work something out, does he have lots of business cards? LOL.

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Nice work, Great idea for the hinge 👍

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! The hinge has worked out great,

[@Everythings_Adjustable]

Thank you Nick, I made one last year (see my video #31 if interested) this year my new stickers are too big to fit so I need to remake mine so I think I will be copying your hinge idea 👍 😊

[@stefonkarras2872]

I love your hair!!!

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! I think I was having a good hair day that day, LOL.

[@patrickbaum5053]

Nice! Did you use a metal or magnetic latch? The clicking sound it makes when closing is satisfying.

[@TheEveryMaker]

That was my original plan, but it has a slight friction fit to it that holds it together. It almost became just a fidget toy because of that sound!

[@essentialhandyman]

Great little project. I might try and make one of these myself some time. Subbed.

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thanks for the sub! I've gotten so much use out of mine, it's about time for me to make another!

[@delbink.b8781]

Nice I love it

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! I'm really happy with how it turned out.

[@ronardramos621]

You are genious

[@TheEveryMaker]

Well thank you!

[@tobo1335]

Awsome work 👌

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! It was a fun build!

[@DonsWoodies]

Nice. I've made business card holders before, but not ones with a lid like that. Pretty cool. I may steal that in the future if you don't mind. (retired now, so not such a priority lol)

[@TheEveryMaker]

I don't mind at all. Let me know if you do and post some pictures and tag me!

[@CuriousCreator]

This looks really great! Wish I could do something this intricate!

[@TheEveryMaker]

It's actually not as bad as you think. I find working with small things easier in a lot of ways as you can do fine adjustments with a piece of sandpaper. I think the hardest part is getting the stock to begin with as cutting those thin strips isn't always easy. Most of the stuff I had was from offcuts of bigger projects, so a great way to use up scrap!

[@7R15M3G1]

Earned a sub, keep it up you are gaining traction

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! I've got a bunch of projects planned, just have to find the time!

[@7R15M3G1]

@@TheEveryMaker me and you both brother

[@Woodden]

Great job I might try to make one

[@TheEveryMaker]

Let me know if you do! I'd love to see it!

[@MDFRESCUER]

Nice project.

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! It's come in very handy.

[@EM1473]

Looks good bro! Great video!

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thanks man, it was fun and quick to do! Well, the card holder, the video took forever!

[@heyimamaker]

Great build! if you put a money clip on this it would make a nice thin wallet.

[@TheEveryMaker]

I actually have some friends asking for a custom design for a wallet. I'm probably going to end up making a bunch of different styles, but this design could definitely be modified slightly to include a money clip! Great idea!

[@robertjahrling1877]

If you're a wood hoarder like I am And appreciate a good hardwood for $0 And if you have a rule King locally I suggest paying attention to the sales of their riding mowers because the crates that they come in are a spectacular hardwood👍👍👍 I'm thinking from South America. And now that the cat's out of the bag I hope nobody from my area reads this LOL

[@TheEveryMaker]

That is a great tip! I'm always on the lookout for good inexpensive wood! Sadly I don't think I have one of those stores in my area.

[@barryroberts6470]

Great build love it, well done. New Subscriber now. Barry (ENG)

[@TheEveryMaker]

I'm glad to hear I earned your sub! Thank you for checking out the videos!

[@sijaanhallak5279]

Why the hell you don't have millions of views? If you continue doing these videos youll eventually blow up!

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! I had a few set backs last year that caused me to focus on other aspects of my life, but I'm gearing up to make some new videos very soon! Thank you for the support!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Please define “stupid thick.” Great video! I must have gotten interrupted watching this. I saw it again just now and only had a minute left to watch. Great project, Nick!

[@TheEveryMaker]

My business cards are about 3 cards thick. They laminated three cards together, so the center card is a different color. It's a neat card, leaves them very substantial! Thank you Bruce!

[@BruceAUlrich]

Well, aren't you fancy?! ;) I've seen some like that. It is a neat effect.

[@uaxactun68]

I really like your design, I don't have much experience working with wood, can you share the template and the measurements of each part? Thank you

[@TheEveryMaker]

I actually do have plans available at theeverymaker.com. Good luck in your woodworking journey, I hope you find it really rewarding!

[@cyriljubin469]

So sick..

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you!

[@cyriljubin469]

Im gonna try to do this for a friend who had a bike shop for christmas he gonna be happy ! :)

[@TheEveryMaker]

@@cyriljubin469 I'd love to see it, post a pic somewhere and tag me!

[@cyriljubin469]

I did it let me your instagram or email to show you :)

[@TheEveryMaker]

@@cyriljubin469 @theeverymaker on instagram.

[@OjaioFansub]

damn I like this one, I wil try to do it but in metal

[@TheEveryMaker]

I was actually considering that too, though I have a few other designs in mind that may work better. I'd love to see what you come up with if you do make one though!

[@OjaioFansub]

The Every Maker - Nick a front lid one would be the more classical design, but I like this one, I'm not a woodworker(I have done some things but nothing fancy), but I'm a jeweler so I'm confident I can do this one on bronze(doing it on silver is expensive xD) and of course I would send you photos of it

[@TheEveryMaker]

Bronze would be awesome! I look forward to it!

[@atienosabu]

❤

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you!

[@roni2671]

Thx dude i mada same card case from legos

[@TheEveryMaker]

Ronit Sood Ha! That's awesome, I'd love to see it!

[@jeremiahjohnson329]

Did you put a finish on the inside, or leave it? I was also wondering how everything has held up in your pocket?

[@TheEveryMaker]

I didn't put finish on the inside, I didn't feel it was necessary. It has held up surprisingly well and I have carried it around with me a lot. It did split along the wood grain near one of the miters, but I think there was already a small crack in the wood there, but it glued back up and I haven't had problems with it since.

[@jeremiahjohnson329]

Awesome! Great job with your videos 👍🏼Looking forward to more :D

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! I have a lot of projects planned, just a matter of getting back into the shop! I will soon though!

[@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456]

Such a great build! I will certainly make one of these! Excellent video - flawless! But how thick are your business cards lol? :-) All the best to you!

[@TheEveryMaker]

Thank you! It is such a fun thing to build, I hope you do! My cards are three cards laminated together, so very thick, but very sturdy.

[@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456]

:-) Oh - I sent you a YT message. They dont always show up - so I just wanted to be sure you got it. Have a great weekend!

[@ryanplante6527]

How thick was each piece of wood that you used

[@TheEveryMaker]

The outside pieces started about 3/16 of an inch, but are closer to 5/32" after sanding. The inside pieces started at about 1/4", sanded down to a hair over 3/16". My measurements weren't that exact when I started, I just grabbed some scrap that I had on-hand and sanded until I liked the proportions.

[@ryanplante6527]

Thank you

[@ndean80]

Do you have downloadable plans?

[@TheEveryMaker]

Not yet I'm afraid. I'm still working on my website and trying to get the plans sorted, but this will be one of the first set of plans I post.