How to Make a Wooden Business Card Holder
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I recently got business cards but had no way to carry them around without them getting crumpled in a pocket or run through the washing machine. So I decided to build a simple, yet elegant business card holder out of some scrap pieces of wood. This is a great project to use up a little of what you have in the shop, or even better, experiment with new types of exotic woods that you can't afford to build an armoire out of.
I've loved building things from a young age and I believe anyone can get out to the shop and make things. I want to inspire people to go out there and learn something new, to experience the thrill of taking a project from the moment of inspiration to a finished piece. Also, my wife has a very long honey-do list for me and I might as well make videos doing it.
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Kubbi - Compass
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Episode 7 - How to Make a Wooden Business Card Holder
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It's beautiful. I've been trying to think of something simple and nice to make for our new neighbor as a "welcome to the neighborhood" type gift. As he travels for business quite a bit, I think this would be perfect. Thanks!
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see what you make if you go forward with it! This would be a great gift and I'm sure he'd appreciate it!
Thanks Nick, I can't wait to try this.
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see it if you make one!
Down to wood I can't throw away, looking for new projects. Thanks
@TheEveryMaker
2 жыл бұрын
Love it! This is a great scrapwood project. If love to see what you come up with!
Love the great design, thank you for sharing
@TheEveryMaker
7 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching!
I love this! My husband loves woodworking and we are planning on making a business. Such a great idea thank you so much!
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see what you come up with when you make it!
This is awesome. My son wants one.
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
Maybe we can work something out, does he have lots of business cards? LOL.
This looks really great! Wish I could do something this intricate!
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
It's actually not as bad as you think. I find working with small things easier in a lot of ways as you can do fine adjustments with a piece of sandpaper. I think the hardest part is getting the stock to begin with as cutting those thin strips isn't always easy. Most of the stuff I had was from offcuts of bigger projects, so a great way to use up scrap!
Cool build and great music!!
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris! I thought the music worked really well. This was a fun impromptu project, I'm glad to see you liked it!
Nice I love it
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I'm really happy with how it turned out.
I really like your design! I also agree with you about the Walnut and Hickory contrast. My thinking as I'm about to order some Business Cards & will be needing a Holder for them. With the way prices are these days I'll be making mine! But, I think I'm going to be using Walnut & Maple for mine. I'll let you know how it turns out when I'm finished with it, if you want.
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
I would love to see what you come up with! Maple is a great choice, I just happened to have hickory on hand. Thanks for checking out the video!
@TheEveryMaker
Жыл бұрын
😊😁
Awesome design! Gives me lots of ideas
@TheEveryMaker
Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it inspirational! If love to see what you come up with!
Amazing man
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Great job I might try to make one
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
Let me know if you do! I'd love to see it!
How do you only have154 subscribers?!?!? Amazing! Wonderful build, great presentation, great flow! I’ll be watching everything you do from here on.
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Gabe Clark! I've got a ton of projects coming, so hopefully, you'll find several more that you like!
@BruceAUlrich
6 жыл бұрын
I agree...he makes great videos!
@Wyrmwood66
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. A beautiful presentation of how to build this. Would love to see more of his work.
Awsome work 👌
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It was a fun build!
Looks good bro! Great video!
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, it was fun and quick to do! Well, the card holder, the video took forever!
Great little project. I might try and make one of these myself some time. Subbed.
@TheEveryMaker
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the sub! I've gotten so much use out of mine, it's about time for me to make another!
Nice project.
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's come in very handy.
If you're a wood hoarder like I am And appreciate a good hardwood for $0 And if you have a rule King locally I suggest paying attention to the sales of their riding mowers because the crates that they come in are a spectacular hardwood👍👍👍 I'm thinking from South America. And now that the cat's out of the bag I hope nobody from my area reads this LOL
@TheEveryMaker
2 жыл бұрын
That is a great tip! I'm always on the lookout for good inexpensive wood! Sadly I don't think I have one of those stores in my area.
Great build love it, well done. New Subscriber now. Barry (ENG)
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad to hear I earned your sub! Thank you for checking out the videos!
You are genious
@TheEveryMaker
3 жыл бұрын
Well thank you!
Nice work, Great idea for the hinge 👍
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The hinge has worked out great,
@Everythings_Adjustable
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Nick, I made one last year (see my video #31 if interested) this year my new stickers are too big to fit so I need to remake mine so I think I will be copying your hinge idea 👍 😊
i like this very much for a gift
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
It would definitely make a great gift! I'm planning on making some for sale as I'd have several people want one. Though there may be a few I give away.
Please define “stupid thick.” Great video! I must have gotten interrupted watching this. I saw it again just now and only had a minute left to watch. Great project, Nick!
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
My business cards are about 3 cards thick. They laminated three cards together, so the center card is a different color. It's a neat card, leaves them very substantial! Thank you Bruce!
@BruceAUlrich
6 жыл бұрын
Well, aren't you fancy?! ;) I've seen some like that. It is a neat effect.
Nice! Did you use a metal or magnetic latch? The clicking sound it makes when closing is satisfying.
@TheEveryMaker
7 ай бұрын
That was my original plan, but it has a slight friction fit to it that holds it together. It almost became just a fidget toy because of that sound!
I love your hair!!!
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think I was having a good hair day that day, LOL.
Great build! if you put a money clip on this it would make a nice thin wallet.
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
I actually have some friends asking for a custom design for a wallet. I'm probably going to end up making a bunch of different styles, but this design could definitely be modified slightly to include a money clip! Great idea!
Nice. I've made business card holders before, but not ones with a lid like that. Pretty cool. I may steal that in the future if you don't mind. (retired now, so not such a priority lol)
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
I don't mind at all. Let me know if you do and post some pictures and tag me!
Why the hell you don't have millions of views? If you continue doing these videos youll eventually blow up!
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I had a few set backs last year that caused me to focus on other aspects of my life, but I'm gearing up to make some new videos very soon! Thank you for the support!
Earned a sub, keep it up you are gaining traction
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've got a bunch of projects planned, just have to find the time!
@7R15M3G1
4 жыл бұрын
@@TheEveryMaker me and you both brother
Such a great build! I will certainly make one of these! Excellent video - flawless! But how thick are your business cards lol? :-) All the best to you!
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It is such a fun thing to build, I hope you do! My cards are three cards laminated together, so very thick, but very sturdy.
@dekeros-recreationalwoodwo6456
6 жыл бұрын
:-) Oh - I sent you a YT message. They dont always show up - so I just wanted to be sure you got it. Have a great weekend!
❤
@TheEveryMaker
Ай бұрын
Thank you!
damn I like this one, I wil try to do it but in metal
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
I was actually considering that too, though I have a few other designs in mind that may work better. I'd love to see what you come up with if you do make one though!
@OjaioFansub
6 жыл бұрын
The Every Maker - Nick a front lid one would be the more classical design, but I like this one, I'm not a woodworker(I have done some things but nothing fancy), but I'm a jeweler so I'm confident I can do this one on bronze(doing it on silver is expensive xD) and of course I would send you photos of it
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
Bronze would be awesome! I look forward to it!
I really like your design, I don't have much experience working with wood, can you share the template and the measurements of each part? Thank you
@TheEveryMaker
2 жыл бұрын
I actually do have plans available at theeverymaker.com. Good luck in your woodworking journey, I hope you find it really rewarding!
Thx dude i mada same card case from legos
@TheEveryMaker
6 жыл бұрын
Ronit Sood Ha! That's awesome, I'd love to see it!
Did you put a finish on the inside, or leave it? I was also wondering how everything has held up in your pocket?
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
I didn't put finish on the inside, I didn't feel it was necessary. It has held up surprisingly well and I have carried it around with me a lot. It did split along the wood grain near one of the miters, but I think there was already a small crack in the wood there, but it glued back up and I haven't had problems with it since.
@jeremiahjohnson329
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Great job with your videos 👍🏼Looking forward to more :D
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have a lot of projects planned, just a matter of getting back into the shop! I will soon though!
So sick..
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@cyriljubin469
4 жыл бұрын
Im gonna try to do this for a friend who had a bike shop for christmas he gonna be happy ! :)
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
@@cyriljubin469 I'd love to see it, post a pic somewhere and tag me!
@cyriljubin469
4 жыл бұрын
I did it let me your instagram or email to show you :)
@TheEveryMaker
4 жыл бұрын
@@cyriljubin469 @theeverymaker on instagram.
How thick was each piece of wood that you used
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
The outside pieces started about 3/16 of an inch, but are closer to 5/32" after sanding. The inside pieces started at about 1/4", sanded down to a hair over 3/16". My measurements weren't that exact when I started, I just grabbed some scrap that I had on-hand and sanded until I liked the proportions.
@ryanplante6527
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
Do you have downloadable plans?
@TheEveryMaker
5 жыл бұрын
Not yet I'm afraid. I'm still working on my website and trying to get the plans sorted, but this will be one of the first set of plans I post.