This year I decided to make coin banks for the family and some friends.  I had saved the tops from some half gallon juice bottles to use for threads so the tops could be removed when the change was needed from the banks.  Was quite the undertaking.  I wanted each family member to have one including the two new babies added this year.  So all in all I needed to make 50 of these.  Some are still in the process but 39 of them were given to family at our annual party on Saturday.  Everyone liked them.

 

I turned a straight section on the lower portion the bottle top threads and used epoxy designed for plastic to set them in place.  The tops were turned to fit a 1.5" drilled hole and the centers removed.  Cut the slot in the tops with a slot cutter on the router table after the blanks were recessed for the tops and still square.  Used a wood hand screw clamp to hold them and save my fingers from harm.

 

I Drilled the bodies with a 1.25", sized the opening to fit the threads used my Easy Wood full size finisher to hollow the bodies under the threads.  Their carbide cutter is simply amazing.  I have so far hollowed 50 bodies and have yet to loosen the screw and turn the cutter to a new edge and it is still cutting great.

 

 

 

Pretty slick idea

6 minutes ago, HandyDan said:

used my Easy Wood full size finisher to hollow the bodies under the threads.  Their carbide cutter is simply amazing.  I have so far hollowed 50 bodies and have yet to loosen the screw and turn the cutter to a new edge and it is still cutting great.

Those are awesome, Dan!

 

I'll bet @Jim from Easy Wood Tools loves that comment!!

1 minute ago, lew said:

I'll bet @Jim from Easy Wood Tools loves that comment!!

 

It's true and he should.  I am impressed with the tools and glad they are in my arsenal of turning tools.

1 hour ago, HandyDan said:

 

It's true and he should.  I am impressed with the tools and glad they are in my arsenal of turning tools.

Dan - 

I really appreciate your comments!  May I have your permission to share your photos and comments on our social media sites?

I would also like to place in the gallery section on the front page of our website...   with your permission sir.

Wow Dan, a beautiful finish and design. Not bad for using pieces of other things to complete your task!!!!

 

But wait, you do realize things will get tougher every time you out do yourself!!!!

 

39 minutes ago, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said:

Dan - 

I really appreciate your comments!  May I have your permission to share your photos and comments on our social media sites?

I would also like to place in the gallery section on the front page of our website...   with your permission sir.

 

Go for it Jim.  You have my permission.  Thank You.

21 minutes ago, Smallpatch said:

Wow Dan, a beautiful finish and design. Not bad for using pieces of other things to complete your task!!!!

 

But wait, you do realize things will get tougher every time you out do yourself!!!!

 

 

That's what keeps the thinker thinking.  Don't want it to sit idle and corrode.  Right?

As of today, the gallery section of our website: www.easywoodtools.com 

now features projects from Dan, John Morris, Lewis Kauffman and Steve Krumanaker.  

Good group of turners I'd say!

Merry Christmas to all

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I've said it before but I'll say it again. "I'm always impressed". Really nice work and it takes a big commitment to do that many of anything.

 

1 hour ago, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said:

As of today, the gallery section of our website: www.easywoodtools.com 

now features projects from Dan, John Morris, Lewis Kauffman and Steve Krumanaker.  

Good group of turners I'd say!

Merry Christmas to all

Back at you, Jim and Thank You!!

38 minutes ago, Steve Krumanaker said:

Really nice work and it takes a big commitment to do that many of anything.

 

That is a great comment and comes from one who speaks from experience.  It's worth it seeing the smiles they bring.

 

You are a master at repurposing and upcycling items into some of the most creative, useful, thoughtful and unique projects and gifts.

Well done Dan!.

2 hours ago, Jim from Easy Wood Tools said:

As of today, the gallery section of our website: www.easywoodtools.com 

now features projects from Dan, John Morris, Lewis Kauffman and Steve Krumanaker.  

Good group of turners I'd say!

Merry Christmas to all

Thank you Jim for recognizing and honoring the creative talent on TPW. It's great to see what they share here receives kudos thru other media.

It just further proves why Easy Wood Tools is such a valued and admired sponsor of The Patriot Woodworker.

Best wishes and Merry Christmas to you, your family and everyone at EWT.

 Always the innovator Dan. What was second hand becoming first class gifts. Beautiful work.