Customizable PVC Coin Bank

A simple PVC piggy bank with a much larger capacity than my old one.

All you will need is a piece of PVC big enough to hold the amount of change you want and matching end caps. I chose a 3 inch piece 6 inches long.

You will need a few basic tools like a rotary tool (also known as a dremel), file, and a rasp or rat tail file (I used both though). You could get by with a normal drill but it will require more work.

Here's a list to make it easier

Materials:
- 6" long PVC pipe
- Matching end caps

Tools:
- Rotary tool or drill
- File
- Rattail file/rasp
- Sanding block
- Ruler
- Dry erase maker

Every basic coin bank has a slot to put coins threw so we'll need to make an inch long by about a quarter-inch wide slot in the center of the PVC.

I found the center of the pipe and started using a rotary tool with a drill bit to drill several holes then used a carving/grinding bit to smooth it out. Finally, I used the metal file to make the slot square.

Now you're wondering "how is he going to make it not roll around?" You will need to file a flat spot on both end caps so it will stay put.

The easiest way I found to do this is to tape them together making sure to not cover the area you're going to file, and put it in a vice.

When you are filing them make sure to keep it as level as possible.

If there are any errors or things I didn't explain please let me know in the comments.