Business card case

very nice, did you have a plan or did you just make it up? I would like to try this if you have a plan

Very nice indeed. I would like to hear more about how you made the hinge mechanism and the “latch”...I am not sure if that is the right term

-- Tampa-FL

Whatever mistakes you might have made, you did a nice job covering them up.

These are wonderful little card holders. The vertical card case reminds me of a Zippo lighter.

Beautiful wood too. I’d also like to know more about the latch and hinges.

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

Cool design, and I don’t see any flaws. Neat hinge. I think I see a magnet for the latch but pictures before glue-up would be desirable. Nice job.

-- Backer boards, stop blocks, build oversized, and never buy a hand plane--

Nice design. I really like the way these look.

-- - Jim, Carroll, OH

rkevins, I do not have a plan since very simple structure. and modified on the fly. Tow more pics are added so that you take a look in side.
Camper, two magnets are used as latch (but I will make the latch in the frame next time) hinge is simple male/female type with brass rod assembly sequence is 1. glue frame ( 6 pcs = 2 horizontal beams, 2 vertical beams for hinge,2 vertical beams for latch) 2. glue assembled frame on the bottom plate 3, glue top plate 4. plane two plates to frame 5. Drill a hinge hole 6. shave up hinge corner and plate corner for smooth movement

I built several card cases many years ago. I still use tha last one I have left. Making a few more has been on my to-do list for some time. I like your design, I may steal it when I make my new ones.

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Lovely. Must try some of these. I appreciate the detail.

-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging.

Neat little cases, you did a fine job of covering up those flaws. Thank you very much for sharing the inner workings, may have to try these myself at some point.

CtL

-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."- PortablePastimes.com (Purveyors of Portable Fun and Fidgets)

Sleek looking design and i love your choice of a matte finish. Do another!

-- "The way to make a small fortune in woodworking- start with a large one"

Thanks for posting the added details. That helps.

-- Jonathan, Denver, CO "Constructive criticism is welcome and valued as it gives me new perspectives and helps me to advance as a woodworker."

I’ve been building card cases for a few years. Mine design is similar but open from the front and use thinner wood.
Nice boxes, thanks for sharing.

Very nice work!!!!

-- I have metal in my neck but wood in my blood!!

best design I have seen for a business card case

-- Nathan

Very nicely done! I may have to make my own version of these….. of course with a slew of MY mistakes!

great job, to be certain!

God Bless,
Hawg

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