Introduction: The Money Clip
This Money Clip is made to be both aesthetically pleasing, functional and sustainable
Step 1: The Dimensions of the Main Body
For this money clip you can use any type of wood, I used walnut for this money clip because I liked the way it looked.
First you need to mark out the size of the money clips main body, the dimensions are:
Length - 65mm
Width - 50mm
Height - 20mm
Step 2: The Slot Dimensions
Once the main shape of the body is drawn onto the wood turn the piece on its side and draw the dimensions for the slot where the money will eventually sit.
The dimensions of the slot:
Length - 50mm
Height - 5mm
Step 3: Cutting It Out
Now that you have the drawn money clip on your piece of wood you can now begin to cut the whole thing out, I used the band saw to do this as it is much easier and safer to use. Ensure that you begin this by cutting the slot out first, this allows for the piece of wood to stay level which helps for the cut to be cleaner.
Once the slot is cut out you are free to continue with the body.
Step 4: Ready for Sanding
This is what you should, the initial shape of the money clip has been cut out, all that needs to be done is sanding of the wood.
I used the disk sander that was available to me, sanding by hand is very time consuming but the results are almost exactly the sand.
Step 5: Finishing Touches
The money clip is now essentially complete, I spent some time using a variety of sand papers to make the surface as smooth as possible.
To get the best finish possible just spend some time going over the money clip until you are happy with the finish.
You could easily add a coating of varnish to the money clip so the colour of the wood stands out even more, it is all a matter of preference.
Step 6: Possible Additions
Here is the money clip and another I made using Redwood which were both engraved using the laser cutter, This adds personality to the money clip with endless possibilities for the final design.
Both sides of the money clip are engraved, one with my finger print and the other with the sound wave of me speaking.
3 Comments
5 years ago
I made this and it was actually fairly easy. I tried to make a few of these before and they didn't turn out, so I am glad that this one worked.
7 years ago
Really like it! I want it, but will try slimmer version. Great, thanks for the inspiration!
7 years ago
Nice money clip! Very unique!