# Pen Holder: How to wait for your Redline **URL:** \ **Category:** Accessories\ **Created:** [April 15, 2025, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481 "2025-04-15T02:55:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Calvin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/calvin/32/32664_2.png) [@Calvin](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Calvin)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/1 "2025-04-15T02:55:14Z")
Evening Everyone, I got bored waiting on my Redline spindle so I decided to check out what else a CNC could do without one. I landed on drawing and checked out some of the pen holders out there. I didnt love the whole package of any of them so I designed my own. The biggest thing I didnt enjoy with most of them was the vertical travel from the spring wouldnt be consistent or would bind. Features of my design include: 100mm linear rail for the pen to glide on so it has buttery smooth vertical motion Adjustable spring load for varying pressure based on writing utensil Ability to hold anything cylindrical up to 9/16th" (pens, pencils, paint brushes) Would this be something any of you folks would pay for? I see people selling their designs and physical items like this. ![photo_2025-04-14_19-50-58](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/f/a/fa19f42ec3b98517a36767fe37c78762fcc302e7.jpeg) ![photo_2025-04-14_19-50-44](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/e/e/ee8d432e9b0940258defc602e962b03c17610fd9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![mrkrag](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/mrkrag/32/30927_2.png) [@mrkrag](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mrkrag)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/2 "2025-04-15T10:19:13Z")
![17447123416417692676727567907348](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/uploads/onefinitycnc/original/3X/5/9/59f0ed72d7fd88834ea62ee34df8ccc917a1a706.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![MikeXYZ](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/mikexyz/32/32034_2.png) [@MikeXYZ](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/MikeXYZ)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 12:16pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/3 "2025-04-15T12:16:14Z")
I would like to install a sharpie in my machine. Your system looks pretty slick. It attaches to the 4 mounting holes on the front of the spindle mount? If your product was aligned with what I am looking for, I would consider buying one. I would however prefer one that somehow slips into a 1/2" collet, and is inline with the spindle. For me, the real estate around the spindle is at a premium. Dust collector, Misting head, and eventually laser leave little room for additional accessories. Your’s looks real nice and professional. ---
**Author:** ![JimHatch](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/jimhatch/32/3928_2.png) [@JimHatch](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/JimHatch)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 12:45pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/4 "2025-04-15T12:45:51Z")
That is a serious piece of engineering. Looks like high quality construction as well. Kudos to you for the effort. ---
**Author:** ![Calvin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/calvin/32/32664_2.png) [@Calvin](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Calvin)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2025, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/5 "2025-04-15T18:34:45Z")
It sure does attach to those front 4 mounting points. I might review and see if I can make something that works in the collet once I get my spindle in and can test it first hand. I will say it will definitely impact the length of writing utensil you can use but its a price for convenience. ---
**Author:** ![Woodtick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e99b99/32.png) [@Woodtick](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Woodtick)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/6 "2025-04-16T13:16:04Z")
Looks like a well engineered design, well done. Will you be making the files available at some point for those who would want to print their own? ---
**Author:** ![Mick427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ce7236/32.png) [@Mick427](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Mick427)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/7 "2025-04-16T17:16:56Z")
Did you decide on a price? ---
**Author:** ![Calvin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/calvin/32/32664_2.png) [@Calvin](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Calvin)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2025, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/8 "2025-04-16T20:28:30Z")
Following what I see others doing I would probably sell the digital files (.3mf) for $7, this will include if you want me to make some size tweaks. I was hoping to get some suggestions on what folks would pay for it. If you are asking about the price of the holder itself fully assembled and shipped it would probably be right around $50 A few notes: All nuts are countersunk and fully captured on the back side Pen holder is designed with threads for M5 bolts (see below list) The spring is captured in a recess on BOTH sides to restrict possible deflection Complete parts list needed if you print: (1) 100mm MGN9 linear rail (2) M3x10mm this holds linear rail and you could use 5 maximum (4) M3x6mm (2) M3x18mm (4) M3 nuts (2) M5x20mm (4) M5 bolts for attachment to spindle mount (2) 4mm diameter springs from some Paper Mate InkJoy Pens. I can provide Amazon links to all products if you would like as well. ---
**Author:** ![Woodtick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e99b99/32.png) [@Woodtick](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Woodtick)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2025, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/9 "2025-04-17T13:49:28Z")
Sounds great, $7 is reasonable. ---
**Author:** ![HardtailSr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/hardtailsr/32/35326_2.png) [@HardtailSr](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/HardtailSr)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/10 "2025-04-19T13:45:45Z")
can my new elite JM (when I get it), do a spirograph type of cut? Is there any special toolpath for that? or gcode I should learn? ---
**Author:** ![mrkrag](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/mrkrag/32/30927_2.png) [@mrkrag](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/mrkrag)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2025, 4:18pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/11 "2025-04-19T16:18:24Z")
If I wanted a spirograph pattern. Wait, not if, I DO want a spirograph pattern. I would be doing it in a vector design program and just importing the shape to vectric or carveco. I dont think you could make the patterns in either in a reasonable amount of effort. Inkscape, on the other hand, has an extension just for this. Extensions → Render → Spirograph… Plus using the toolpath as the warm up routine would just be cool. ---
**Author:** ![Samjemb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/samjemb/32/26836_2.png) [@Samjemb](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Samjemb)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2025, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/12 "2025-05-30T14:47:12Z")
Today marks exactly 14 weeks since I ordered my redline spindle kit directly from Redline. Just yesterday I received an email that it was being shipped. So far, it’s not yet in the hands of UPS, but at least now I have hope that I might actually get it at some point in time. After placing the order (and paying for it), I never heard a peep from Redline. In all fairness, I was told that the lead time was 12 to 14 weeks, but a short email every few weeks (or even once a month) letting me know that they were “on it” would’ve gone a long way to ease my fears that I might not ever get it. I’m still not fully convinced that I’ll ever actually receive it, but I’m more hopeful than I was before yesterday. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TommyObar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/bcef8e/32.png) [@TommyObar](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/TommyObar)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/13 "2025-05-30T19:22:52Z")
Nice job! This is so much better than the “mock spindle” I made so I could play with the Masso MPG and scribe layout lines on the table top. 😆 > [@Mock Spindle with "Spring-Loaded Graphite Drag Etching Bit"](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/mock-spindle-with-spring-loaded-graphite-drag-etching-bit/33103): > > I still haven’t decided on the layout of the spoiler board. I wanted to carve out some gridlines on the table to help with planning, but the spindle won’t arrive until the end of the month, and I can’t justify purchasing a 6th router for temporary use. I may not be able to carve anything yet, but I have my gridlines and can start laying out t-track and MDF. joy ---
**Author:** ![Calvin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/calvin/32/32664_2.png) [@Calvin](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Calvin)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/14 "2025-05-30T20:54:57Z")
Yeah I got my spindle in now and I was going to make one that fits inside the 1/2 collet but the brass pipe I could get just barely doesnt fit a Sharpie in it. I designed and printed a 3D body for Sharpies but I didnt figure anyone would be interested in having to break down a sharpie for it to fit. I would also have to do an insert for every type of pen refill people want. If anyone wants the other print that attaches to the front let me know I think its a much better situation. ---
**Author:** ![Samjemb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/samjemb/32/26836_2.png) [@Samjemb](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Samjemb)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2025, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/15 "2025-05-30T23:44:57Z")
Follow up: UPS has the package! Scheduled delivery is this Tuesday! Yay!! ---
**Author:** ![Samjemb](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/samjemb/32/26836_2.png) [@Samjemb](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Samjemb)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2025, 3:40pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/pen-holder-how-to-wait-for-your-redline/32481/16 "2025-07-02T15:40:36Z")
Additional follow-up: I’ve been using my new Redline 65mm air-cooled spindle for a few weeks now, and I LOVE it!! It runs incredibly smooth, and is so quiet that I can barely tell it’s running at speeds up to 12,000 RPM. Even at full speed, it is far quieter than the last spindle I had, and far, far, far, quieter than the Makita router. I Love that my Gcode now has control of the speed, and that I can override the speed if I choose to (though I haven’t done so, and don’t know if I will ever need to.)