Wooden pen holder

Learn how to make this creative desk pen holder with the help of our template and instructions.
All the materials we used are available at Trotec www.engraving-supplies.ca

Preparation

Required material:

1 sheet Solid Wood Maple 11.75" x 3.9", 3/16"
Material to cover the engraving table (e.g. paper)
Pens and business cards

Machine used:

Speedy 360, 100 Watt
2 lens
Aluminum cutting grid or honeycomb cutting table

For this sample you can use any laser machine from the Speedy laser engraver series.

Important:

Check the thickness of the material before you start and adapt the kerf if necessary.

Step by Step

Step 1: Import /create design template

To make this desk holder you can either create your own design or use our template. (Feel free to adjust our template to meet your requirements.)

Tip:

You can adapt the diameter of the holes depending on the pens you want to insert.

Send the job to the laser using the following print settings:

Process mode	Resolution	Cut line
Standard	500 dpi	none

Halftone	Others
color	enhanced geometries, inner geometries first

Step 2: Laser Process

Adjust the parameter settings in your laser software. The suggested parameters can differ depending on the machine used and the laser power:

Laser Parameters:

Color	Process	Power (%)	Speed (%)	ppi/Hz
Creasing: red	cut CO₂	7	1	1000
Cutting: red	cut CO₂	100	1.6	1000

Passes	Air Assist	Z-Offset	Advanced
1	on	-	-
1	on	-	-

Info:

We used the standard parameters from JobControl^® for 5 mm solid maple.

Step 3: Cleaning and assembly

Take your wood pieces from the laser and clean it with a damp cloth. To assemble it, simply put together the two parts.

There you have it, a great desk accessory that is ready to be sold to customers!

Inspirations

Let your creativity flow and make this pen holder out of different materials or use different shapes.
You can produce the pen holder in advance and add the individualized engraving for your customers when needed.