Desk Pen Set from Scrap

[flyingduck Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close flyingduck]

I made 11 of these as Christmas gifts for my co-workers as I am retiring in February. I only scrolled the block with the names, the base I made from oak I picked up dumpster diving at our local cabinet shop, the name block is made of poplar.

[wood-n-things Grandpa making Sawdust Find all posts View Profile Close wood-n-things]

This will help them remember their friend and co-worker. Kudos!

[stephenD sarcastic old geezer Find all posts View Profile Close stephenD]

That's super. Really good job.

[widget Bringing the funk back Find all posts View Profile Close widget]

very nice! I am glad im not the only guy who "dumpster dives " at sawmills and cabinet shops!

[flyingduck Member - Level 2 Find all posts View Profile Close flyingduck]

Hey---No disgrace to diving for free expensive wood for projects. Saturday I picked up a whole trunk full of usable wood, 1',3/4, 1/2 and 1/8th laminated on one and both sides, some oak boards and a ton of 1/4 to 1/2 MDF. Most was in strips from 4 to 8 inches wide and lengths up to 36". I just can't see letting this stuff go to the dump.