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Poor Man's Pen Stand for You Graphic Tablet

Poor Man\
If you acquire a pro pen tablet model (e.g. Intous, Cintiq) it include a (really) useful pen stand. Otherwise if you have a more reduced budget and acquire one of the Bamboo series, you haven't this pretty pen stand. But you can make one in five minutes at no cost.

Let's see how! You only need:

- an empty film canister
- plastic nib protector (included in the box)
- cutting tool (e.g. X-Acto)
- something to make counterweight (e.g. lead)
 
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Step 1Cut the hole

Cut the hole
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Using the x-acto, cut a little hole on the canister cap.
About 11~12 mm diameter (diameter of the plastic nib protector).
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3 comments
Dec 29, 2011. 5:35 PMsanty22 says:
Great idea. I have a Capture coming in the mail in a week or so and i'll be sure to make this.
Mar 17, 2011. 8:22 AMBiggsy says:
I have a few graphics tablets and pens... but only one pen holder

Great idea... Love it

High Five for you!
Mar 15, 2011. 11:13 PMThe Ideanator says:
Don't forget to put sugru on the bottom!

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Author:Daniel Plateado(My photographic portfolio)