Toy or Turning

[Dalboy]

Ok not a toy as much but still something for the children. was not sure whether to post here or in the turning section or even the box section as it is a money box.

Well I have managed to get the first item out of my shed for 2015. OK not a fantastic artistic piece but for fun after the Christmas holiday just to get back into the swing of things.

I confess in as much that it was started some time ago and put on hold while I made Christmas presents and the like.

Turned from tulip wood and glued to give me the thickness of material needed. It has 4 separate pieces for the main part. I painted it with artist acrylic paints. The letters on the front are cut from 1/16" ply and when stuck on sanded to make them even thinner they stand 1/2" tall and a little fiddly to make.

It stand 8" tall and 3 1/2" at the widest point

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[Repliconics]

That's fantastic mate.
A great little piece, I'm not to sure what you mean about not a toy.
All it's missing is it's Postman's Pat van!.
Nice stuff.

Cheers
Trev.

[Handyjack]

If you were to post it in Australia it may not get delivered.
https://www.woodworkforums.com/f43/australia-post-parcel-tracking-177835

Looks great!

[Keith_1]

What a great pommy mailbox. Looks better than Australia Post Letterboxes.

Well Done Derek !!!!!!

[crowie]

G'Day Derek,
It's a toy with a purpose made by a top turner trying to encourage a child to turn there pennies into pounds....
Cheers, Peter

[Christos]

I love this type of creation.

Fantastic job.