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Heavy Metal

RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER


This product is environmentally friendly. Click icon for more information. This product was made by hand. Click icon for more information. Get down to business with this heavy-duty sculpture that holds business cards. Created by Fred Conlon of recycled metal parts and a hard rock mining drill bit as the base, this industrial addition to your desk will have you making a strong impression with everyone from your boss to your clients. Designed and handmade by Fred Conlon in Utah.

Click here to view a video of how Fred Conlon creates his art!
$24.00
ITEM NUMBER: 15589
MATERIALS: recycled metal
NOTE: Since these business card holders are made from actual drill bits, condition and model may vary.
SIZE: 7" H x 3" Diameter


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Artist:
Fred Conlon

Occasions:
birthday

Recipients:
him, father, business associate

Styles:
recycled

Materials:
recycled metal

Review Snapshot® by PowerReviews
RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4 stars
(based on 29 reviews)
82% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Sturdy (15), Durable (12), Improves organization (10), Stable (10), Well built (7)
Cons:
Difficult to use (4), Heavy (3)
Best Uses:
Everyday use (12), Office (12), Every day use (5), Improving production (3)
Describe Yourself:
Quality oriented (17), Budget buyer (8)
Primary use:
Business (23), Personal (3)
Reviewed by 29 CustomersSort by:
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Good, unusual gift
By The Gift GiverVerified Reviewer from Cincinnati, OH on 12/28/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Stable
Cons:
Bulky, Rusty
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

I bought this for one of my employees for his one year anniversary with the company. He loves the industrial-looking design and how heavy it is. As others have mentioned, it does have rust on it. He said he doesn't mind it for looks; it makes it look more industrial, but it is a little impractical as the rust gets on your hands. All in all, though, he was pleased with it as a gift and it sits on his desk with a few of his business cards in it.

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Great He gift!
By KAGMVerified Buyer from Edmond, Ok on 12/26/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Every Day Use, Office
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

My hubby wanted a new business card holder and he was really pleased with this one!

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Perfect Gift
By Miner from Colorado on 12/1/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

My dad is one of those men you can never find a gift for. He is a geologist at a coal mine. When I gave him this item as a gift he genuinely loved it. He started to tell me about what kind of bit it was, and where they use it. It is a great conversation piece!

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different and rustic
By snapshotVerified Buyer from Ontario Canada on 6/7/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Every Day Use, Office, Workshop area
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

It is a conversation piece that is for sure. It may not be to everyone's liking. But it is unique, useful and different. Can hold other items like note paper, sticky notes.

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Very unique with a few flaws
By ESBVerified Reviewer from Indiana on 3/29/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

I got this for my boyfriend who works in construction. It is one of the most unique business card holders I've seen, and especially neat for his line of work. I didn't really care that the welding wasn't perfect. I thought that made it look more rustic. I did, however, have an issue with the rust on the bottom part. I noticed there were lots of complaints about this. For the amount you pay for this business card holder, I think the rust should be removed before selling. Like one other review, I tried CLR (applied a couple coats) and scrubbed it with an old toothbrush. This cleaned it up pretty well so it looked more silvery than rusty. I am very happy with it now. It is still somewhat "used" looking but thats the whole idea of this item. I would definitely buy it but just make sure you apply CLR to remove the rust. It is worth the work to make it a really neat business card holder. Also, the reviews about only being able to hold one business card was NOT true for my holder. It can hold about 10 cards which is sufficient for everyday office use. I don't think anyone would even want to have it be vertical so I doubt that it would matter that much to "most" people that it holds horizontal cards. All in all, it is really an awesome, creative gift!

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My daughter loved it!
By lynettebVerified Buyer from San Diego,CA on 1/6/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Stable, Well Built
Cons:
Heavy
Best Uses:
Office, Perfect for engineering
Describe Yourself:
Value Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

This is a great, unique addition for anyone who loves to build.My daughter is an architechtural engineer and loves that it works, is stable and embodies her profession.

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Husband loved it!
By Loving WifeVerified Buyer from Atlanta, GA on 1/1/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Stable, Well Built
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Office
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

Husband works in environmental field, working with drillers. He loves the antique drill bit card holder. It really fits his office and field.

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recycled business card holder
By it was my secret santaVerified Buyer from nyc on 12/31/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Heavy but rusty, Recycled
Cons:
Difficult to Use, Rusted
Best Uses:
Good idea but rusty, Hold 1 one card
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

I purchased the card holder thinking of doing my "green" part for the enviornment.[...] the holder was not a finished product; it was rusty. The holder seemed to be made to hold not a bunch of cards, but 1 (one) card. I like the idea, but I recomend to only purchase if using in a rustic type of atmosphere. I sent it back.

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Unique idea, but not great quality.
By shopgirlVerified Buyer from Denver, CO on 12/23/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable
Cons:
Bulky, Difficult to Use
Best Uses:
Office
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

This business card holder has a unique design. Unfortunately it is not very functional though because the coil shaped piece in front that is supposed to hold the cards in place is too close to the backing and not flexible enough. You can only put a few cards in there and they are hard to get in and out. It is also rusty and gets stuff all over your hands and the cards.

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Ok but could be refined...
By KrisVerified Buyer from Alaska on 12/16/2008
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Durable, Stable
Best Uses:
Classroom, Every Day Use, Office
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Business
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about RECYCLED DRILL BIT BUSINESS CARD HOLDER:

This is a great idea BUT the welds that attach the holder to the drill bit aren't terribly visibly pleasing. Actually they are just rough spot welds - not the best for an office setting. And the angle iron used for the holder could have been ... enhanced for artistic value. Like I said, this product is a great idea but it, quite frankly, looks kind of slapped together.

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