In this video I show you how I make a challenge coin base for the DIY Whiskey tap. I also show how jigs can help you add the frame legs quick and easy for more efficient production.

♦Video links
Original DIY Whiskey tap Video:    • Make Your Own Whiskey Tap Out Of Glas...  
Follow up Video with what I learned after make these:    • Make Your  Own Whiskey Tap Follow up ...  
Follow up Part III:    • More Whiskey Tap Details as Requested  
Live follow up I: https://www.youtube.com/live/m_q7aW9b...
Live follow up II: https://www.youtube.com/live/9IeKNkkx...

Materials and general dimensions below. (these have changed as I ran out of these blocks)

♦General Dimensions:
New Coin base: 8"-1/2 X 11"-1/4" with a 5" center half circle. Coin slots 1/4" wide roughly
3/16" deep.
Frame: Four pieces cut to 7-5/16" X 3-3/16" with 45 degree bevel both sides
Stand Legs: Two pieces cut to 4-1/2" X 3" with a 45 degree bevel on one side
Stand: 8-3/4 X 5-1/2" (decorate how you like via edge profile)
Spout Hole size: 16MM
Stopper hole size 18MM

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1/8” glass drill bits: https://amzn.to/3Bxmoth
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Sander: https://amzn.to/3bdWBMf
Tight Bond II: https://amzn.to/3akXQsY
Angle Finder: https://amzn.to/3yFfTST
Glass blocks: https://amzn.to/3HygQAX
Whiskey Tap Spigot: https://amzn.to/3S0jWlt
Plain Stoppers: https://amzn.to/3vacdaR
Skull Stoppers: https://amzn.to/3zqzJ60
RTV sealent: https://amzn.to/3PSyB0r
Spray lacquer: https://amzn.to/3z5dNvS
Funnels to fill it: https://amzn.to/3PyD0FP (I include one of these when someone buys one from me)

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Tight Bond Quick and Thick: https://amzn.to/3bX1gma

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Etsy link Challenge Coin: https://epeiuscustoms.etsy.com/listin...

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