3 Simple Ways to
Share What You Make

With Instructables you can share what you make with the world — and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.

PhotosPhotos

Share one or more photos of a project, recipe, or whatever you've made, quickly and easily.

Step by StepStep-By-Step

Share your step-by-step photos with text instructions of what you made so others can do it too!

VideoVideo

Share your how-to video. You'll need your embed code from a video site such as YouTube.

Ergonomic Pen with USB Flash Drive!

Ergonomic Pen with USB Flash Drive!
«
  • photo(3).jpg
  • IMG_3424.jpg
  • IMG_3426.jpg
In this Instructable I will show you how to create your own customized ergonomic pen with a built in USB flash drive. Shaped ergonomically to fit your personal writing style. This is a project that I do with 11-12 year old students and it is suitable for kids as well as adults.

You will need:
     MDF 125mm x 30 x 20 (softwood will work but MDF is very easy to work with)
     Pen cartridge
     USB flash drive
     Timber plane
     Vice
     Half round file
     Carving tools
     Utility Knife
     Sandpaper
     Drill. (A pillar drill would be best)
     3.5 mm drill bit
     Spray filler. (Car body filler that is sandable is best)
     Spray paint.

Note: I use Instructables as a teaching tool in my classroom so please keep this in mind.

 
Remove these adsRemove these ads by Signing Up
 

Step 1Marking out

Marking out
«
  • IMG_3332.jpg
  • IMG_3428.JPG
Measure and cut your MDF to the right size. In this case, 125 x 40 x 20  (mm)
Mark out lines for where you will plane down the corners to create a 'octagonal' shape on the end of the work.
« Previous StepDownload PDFView All StepsNext Step »
1 comment
Jun 6, 2010. 8:22 PMRapidMustang says:
Very good Instructable, this is awsome!

Pro

Get More Out of Instructables

Already have an Account?

close

All Steps Viewing
View all steps of an Instructable on the same page when you're a Pro Member.

Upgrade to Pro today!
19
Followers
10
Author:MattCP(2econdhand)
2econdhand maker and Teacher