Making Wood Banks

Making Wood Banks by Harvey E Helm. Published by Sterling Publishing Co Inc, New York, NY, 1983. 1st Edition. Paperback. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG. Edge wear, content excellent. 128 Pgs. ISBN 0806977140. LCCN 83-474. The charming and original designs in this book are accompanied by simple instructions with complete patterns and abundant photos. Many of the patterns and parts are interchangeable. The author points out the similar elements in the projects so that once you've started, it becomes easier to build the next bank. One of the features of the banks that especially appeals to children is the cleverly hidden closure plugs, getting money out of the banks can be quite difficult if you don't know the secret. You can choose moose or mice, turtles or TV's, football players or flowers. Start with a bunny bank and build up to an elephant bank. Whichever project you choose, you can be sure you'll have plenty of information on shaping, sanding, cutting and gluing. The author gives you everything you nee, except the coins. Description text copyright 2011 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 25256.