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subramaniyam
May 22nd, 2013, 08:35 AM
Hi all,

I just made a simple pen cradle which you can print on card or on paper, then stick on card, cut along dotted lines and assemble into a small pen cradle. You can get two pen cradles in one shot. I have made it in credit-card size (8X5 cm), so please print it at 100% (no scaling). I wasnt able to print it out and make one since I am travelling, so I will be glad if someone could do the initial beta testing. C & C will be welcome. :-)

I build a lot of paper models, so I got inspired while looking at a ship cradle that i had made. Hope it will be useful. Since it is card sized, you can carry a couple in your wallet while travelling, so you can use your clipless pens.

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Instructions:
1. Cut along the dotted lines. DO NOT FOLD anywhere. Simply take your scissors or blade and cut along the dotted lines.
2. You will get eight pieces, which are numbered 1-8. Each will have two slots cut into them.
3. Take pieces 1, 2, 3, and 4.
4. Slot the pieces 3 and 4 perpendicular to the pieces 1 and 2, as shown in the pic.
5. Repeat with pieces 5-8.
6. You have two pen cradles. :-)

Please do not use this for commercial use. This is just a thank-you to all you wonderful ppl out there. :-)

Regards,
Subramaniyam

KrazyIvan
May 22nd, 2013, 08:44 AM
So an old credit card could be used also, I guess. I have a phone stand I made out of a credit card that I EDC and this sounds like it might work for EDC too.

subramaniyam
May 22nd, 2013, 09:03 AM
Yes it does. :-) That is why I made it credit card sized. Please bear with me. I will post the instructions in 5 minutes. :-)

mhguda
May 22nd, 2013, 12:57 PM
And if you merge this with a nice graphic design you would have a really nice pen cradle!

KrazyIvan
May 22nd, 2013, 06:44 PM
Working late today but I'm going to try this when I get home. Thanks for sharing.

subramaniyam
May 22nd, 2013, 08:28 PM
What design would you like, Sir? Woodgrain?

Please do try this and give me your suggestions.

Regards,
Sub

subramaniyam
May 22nd, 2013, 08:29 PM
Working late today but I'm going to try this when I get home. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome. Pics please!!!

KrazyIvan
May 22nd, 2013, 10:14 PM
Working late today but I'm going to try this when I get home. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome. Pics please!!!

First attempt not so good but because I can't find my good scissors. I'll try again later.

subramaniyam
May 23rd, 2013, 07:11 AM
Some designs... :-) For MHGuda.. :-)
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Regards,
Sub

subramaniyam
May 23rd, 2013, 09:23 AM
Ok...I did a beta test. Seems to be OK. Some fine tuning required.. :-)

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Regards,
Sub

fountainpenkid
May 24th, 2013, 05:02 AM
That's cool. What material is that above?

subramaniyam
May 24th, 2013, 05:33 AM
sim card holder. :-)