Pin book

Pin book uses flexible bound paper to create a tidy space for storing little things.

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Step 1: Materials & Tools

Materials:

1 Case bound magazine, not stapled!
1 Rubber band, or 2 if you're feeling adventurous.

Tools:

1 Metal ruler
1 X-acto knife, with a spare blade or two if you have it.
1 Pen/marker
1 Cutting mat (not pictured)
1 Drafting triangle (optional)

spotyguy says: Apr 5, 2012. 8:15 AM

I've tryed but mine is dirty : (

timwikander (author) in reply to spotyguyApr 5, 2012. 7:53 PM

Hmm. Try popping in a fresh blade and giving it another go. It's surprising how much of a difference this can make.

spotyguy in reply to timwikanderJun 27, 2012. 9:35 AM

Yes I've re-tryed and it's now clean thanks !

ilpug says: Apr 4, 2012. 8:18 PM

I just made one for my xacto knife blades, but I used a zip-tie in place of the rubber band, and tied it onto the edge of my work self so I have easy access. I wonder if this could be made on a larger scale with cardboard for files, knives, knitting needles, pens, pencil, brushes, what have you.

timwikander (author) in reply to ilpugApr 5, 2012. 7:49 PM

I was actually inspired by knife blocks while I was coming up with the design so it was cool to read about your use with X-acto blades. I like your mod with the zip tie and I have a few ideas for experimenting in a larger scale as well. Thanks for the comment!