[sunnybob]

as requested. It still needs eyes and I cant find any suitable size at the moment.

about 9" long and 6" high, made from beech, walnut, and birch ply.

the large lump in pic three is the piece I cut out for the money. I thought about perspex sides, but I think money boxes should be secret. Theres a hatch in the bottom of the belly secured with two wood screws so it needs determination to raid it.

 

[difalkner]

Another fine job! Good work, Bob.

David

 

[Cherryville Chuck]

You could use this tool The Plugger® by Veritas® - Lee Valley Tools To make eyes Bob. You drill a hole with it and insert a dowel that has been sharpened with a pencil sharpener. Use a light coloured wood for the white of the eye and a smaller pointed dowel for the dark part. One of the things I bought it for was making dots on a burl clock to represent the hour locations.

 

[Gaffboat]

You always do really nice stuff, Bob. My finger's getting sore from pressing the "Like" button.

 

[Herb Stoops]

I totally agree with what Oliver said, Keep em coming, all great ideas, and wonderful workmanship.
Herb

 

[Knothead47]

Nice bank. You have gone hog wild with this one. I like the contrasting woods and the nice finish. ***?

 

[RainMan 2.0]

i totally agree with what oliver said, keep em coming, all great ideas, and wonderful workmanship.
Herb

What Herb said

 

[JOAT]

Yep, definitely need eyes. When I first saw it I thought the ears were wings, and the theme was, when pigs fly.

 

[sunnybob]

Thanks all.

yes, wipe on poly is my go to finish. I cant find any other finish that gives me the gloss that I like to see on wood.

Cheales, Interesting idea on the plugger, but I want a glass shiny finish on the eyes, i have the ladies of the area searching their button baskets. I need the size of a blouse cuff button.

 

[JOAT]

Heck Bob, you want eyes, go to Amazon. >
https://www.google.com/search?q=tax...ma_bAhWBt1kKHd9AAwkQ_AUICygC&biw=1024&bih=642

 

[jj777746]

Nice job as usual Bob.I'd like to see this little piggy when you give it eyes & am sure others would also like a shot of the finished bank.Cheers,James jj777746

 

[sunnybob]

What? you want me to BUY the eyes?
getouta here. (lol)

 

[JOAT]

What? you want me to BUY the eyes?
getouta here. (lol)

But just imagine it with dragon eyes. >

 

[sunnybob]

But its a PIG!

it needs little button piggy eyes, just like the free buttons I'm waiting for (g).

 

[Herb Stoops]

Hope they are sky blue or light pink.
Herb

 

[JOAT]

But its a PIG!

it needs little button piggy eyes, just like the free buttons I'm waiting for (g).

Exactly. It needs little red eyes, and huge tusks. :smile: