Adding "grip" to pen holder

[User_6565]

I keep a pen in my dash pen holder (see pic with tan pen) but when I take turns, it slides around. I'm looking for ideas on what I could put in there that has some grip to it so the pen won't slide. Sure, I could crawl through turns to prevent it but then I'd be holding up traffic. Any suggestions?

Maybe some kind of 3M sticky tape or tape backed rubber strips...

 

[AdventureJunkie]

Velcro around your pen and a spot? Or just put it in your center console tray?

Other than that you need something to create enough friction between the pen and the area.

Would definitely consider velcro if it was something I was going to do long term

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[TruckDriver]

Maybe a little strip of rubber carpet backer / non-slip mat?

Other option might be a magnet - I think those space pens are magnetic or at least magnetic enough

 

[User_6565]

Velcro around your pen and a spot? Or just put it in your center console tray?

Other than that you need something to create enough friction between the pen and the area.

Would definitely consider velcro if it was something I was going to do long term

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Thanks for the suggestion. The velcro seems too permanent for the pen. I often have a chapstick in there as well and don't want to have to start attaching velcro to anything I might want to put there.

 

[User_6565]

Maybe a little strip of rubber carpet backer / non-slip mat?

Other option might be a magnet - I think those space pens are magnetic or at least magnetic enough

I'll look into the rubber carpet backer idea. That makes me think of the rolls of rubbery drawer liners, which might work if cut to size...

 

[jloops]

I keep a pen in my dash pen holder (see pic with tan pen) but when I take turns, it slides around. I'm looking for ideas on what I could put in there that has some grip to it so the pen won't slide. Sure, I could crawl through turns to prevent it but then I'd be holding up traffic. Any suggestions?

Maybe some kind of 3M sticky tape or tape backed rubber strips...

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Something like this, maybe you can find a smaller piece or you're okay spending $15.

Toolbox Liner/Glove Box Lining/Non Slip Matting 45cm x 125cm Roll TE442 - - Amazon.com

Toolbox Liner/Glove Box Lining/Non Slip Matting 45cm x 125cm Roll TE442 - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[TruckDriver]

I'll look into the rubber carpet backer idea. That makes me think of the rolls of rubbery drawer liners, which might work if cut to size...

your local dollar store would definitely have rolls of that in their drawerliner / tuppeware section, but that won't prevent the front/back roll (which would drive me nuts), I'd opt for a neodymium magnet like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R17XH4Y - plus, magnets are just generally useful to have around (hold keys, pocket knife, etc in place in the center armrest)

 

[Jtr]

I have clipped my pens to that little side pocket below that console near my lower driving foot leg. Works for me and it is out of the way but in arms length reach. It will not move if your pen clip has the right amount of retention.

 

[Raydar]

Find a suitable size LED flashlight or mini-maglight to place in the tray next to your pen. (I've got the same issue. As yet, unresolved.)

 

[Jus Cruisin]

Maybe Flextape or small bead of silicone.

 

[User_6565]

Something like this, maybe you can find a smaller piece or you're okay spending $15.

Toolbox Liner/Glove Box Lining/Non Slip Matting 45cm x 125cm Roll TE442 - - Amazon.com

Toolbox Liner/Glove Box Lining/Non Slip Matting 45cm x 125cm Roll TE442 - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

Yeah, this is kind of what I was thinking.

 

[User_6565]

your local dollar store would definitely have rolls of that in their drawerliner / tuppeware section, but that won't prevent the front/back roll (which would drive me nuts), I'd opt for a neodymium magnet like this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R17XH4Y - plus, magnets are just generally useful to have around (hold keys, pocket knife, etc in place in the center armrest)

Those magnets are nice and strong. It wouldn't help with the chapstick, however.

 

[TruckDriver]

Those magnets are nice and strong. It wouldn't help with the chapstick, however.

got me there!
...unless...
You could tape a paperclip to the side of your chapstick and now it's magnetic also!

 

[User_6565]

got me there!
...unless...
You could tape a paperclip to the side of your chapstick and now it's magnetic also!

That's thinking outside the box, right there...

 

[TruckDriver]

That's thinking outside the box, right there...

I'll be honest, I was stumped for a quick minute haha - every problem's just looking for a solution!

You know though, It makes me consider 3D printing a 'clip' that could hold pens, chapstick etc in that tray, would be easy to make and apply with command strips or something similar

 

[upstech76]

You'd need one for each pen but the rubber grips made for pencils might work.

Office Depot Brand Gel Pencil Pillows Assorted Pack Of 25 - Office Depot

Soft gel grip for writing comfort

www.officedepot.com

 

[jimk hunt]

A thread on keeping a pen from rolling around has 17 posts!

 

[TruckDriver]

A thread on keeping a pen from rolling around has 17 posts!

you know the story about NASA and pens right? it's an age old problem haha

 

[Mr.Gigglez]

On neighbor app , some guy had asked a question on how to pick up a dead squirrel in his drive way . The guy owned his house, had kids and wife yadda yadda ... Has all that going for him but can't seem to figure out how to pick up a dead fkn squirrel , so he asked the nets ... This post reminds me of that guy . if you can't figure out something like that how the hell did u make it so far in life

 

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