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I was asked to make a piggy bank in a short space of time. Because of this I constructed the box using only butt joints with Titebond III glue. This is the first time that I haven’t used a woodwork joint of any kind, the top and bottom are glued straight on to end grain. The simple construction appears to be robust and well bonded together. I hope the bottom doesn’t fall out of the box when it’s full of coins! Time will tell.
-- Colin, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. "Every craftsman was once an amateur"
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CiscoKid
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#1 posted 946 days ago
I really like the coin slot plate. Shouldn’t worry about Titebond III failing – that stuff is strong!
-- Al, Culpeper VA
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#2 posted 946 days ago
Love what you’ve done with that old PO box. Not many of those left in service in The States, if any. Also love the pattern carved on the other 3 sides.
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dustbunny
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#3 posted 946 days ago
Nice job !
I love the chip carving : )
I have a couple of these doors, where did you get the slot plate ?
Lisa
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OttoH
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#4 posted 945 days ago
Wow Colin, the chip carving absolutely makes this bank! It turned out beautifully.
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#5 posted 945 days ago
Slick! How did you make the sides?
Charlie
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