I'm looking for some ideas to personalize/monogram/decorate the inside lid of tool totes.   A daughter has a Cricut machine that can cut vinyl stick ons.   I'm looking for ideas for an appropriate design.  These boxes are definitely functional and not artistic bespoke (some would call it "trash art") made from some 1x10 pine and 3/8" plywood.   All leftovers from my wood stash.  So elaborate inlay not fitting.

 

I'm wrapping up building some tool totes for two of my grandsons (16 y.o.).  These are loosely based on Frank Klausz's design

 

I am hoping that these are long-term use, but will get involved short term in helping papa with home remodeling projects and in a few years off to college apartment.  They'll likely be at least a day's drive from home.

 

To put things in perspective, mom has a graduate degree in industrial engineering and dad has a PhD in mechanical (a true rocket scientist) so they are definitely techno-geeks.   Besides the remodeling work, they have done a class in blacksmithing, and at school have had classes in robotics and electronics.

 

My first thought was something like the masonic logo -- square, compass, and a "G" for geometry (well, grandpa is a math major).  But thought that might be too closely associated with the Fraternal Order of Masons (which none of us are).   


And because they're identical twins, probably either first name or three letter monograms.

 

Let the ideas flow forth.

 

This would be the perfect excuse (because you absolutely need it) to buy that Laser engraver!

I'm liking this one 

Not necessarily a design idea Keith, but instead of applying a vinyl decal which may peel off or begin looking tattered over time you can use the decal as a stencil and paint the design on.  This is a cutting table for sewing that I made for our daughter a few years ago. 

 

 

Edited August 9, 20205 yr by Cal