Project suggestions wanted

heathicus · Post by **heathicus** » Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:03 am

A family friend is battling cancer, her husband had a brain tumor removed a couple years ago, and they are having a hard time financially.

My parents are organizing a poker run as a fundraiser to help them with some of the bills. I had been asked and agreed to build a "Cowboy Cooler" as a prize to give away. But, through some confusion, someone else is building one.

I'd like to build something to contribute as a prize, but don't want to duplicate. But I'm having trouble thinking of something else. It would have to be easy and cheap to make, and appeal to "biker" type people.

eagleta2 · Post by **eagleta2** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 12:09 am

I saw a video once of a guy that took apart inexpensive travel mugs. He replaced the outer sleeve he removed with a turned wooden sleeve out of spalted Maple. I thought that was a neat idea. I am sure that you could turn one that ought to fit a drink holder on a dressed up bike.

Or - how about a nice wooden case for collecting cards on a poker run? Would be similar to a wooden cigarette case... maybe with an inlay and/or woden hinge?

Just thinking out loud...

Geo

a1gutterman · Post by **a1gutterman** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:17 am

How about some fancy plaques? One each for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.

A wall rack for helmets?

Wood saddlebags? Oakay, maybe knot!:rolleyes:

heathicus · Post by **heathicus** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:42 am

After talking to my mom again last night, these aren't prizes for the winner(s) that she's asking me for. These are additional items that will be auctioned off, or maybe raffled with a winner drawn.

I saw this bandsaw box on Lumberjocks and think I might give something like it a shot. I still need to order a set of tires for my bandsaw, though.

mrhart · Post by **mrhart** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 10:16 am

Maybe a few nice picture frames with pictures of them and their friends on a ride. Others may bid on the pics (maybe give them back to the folks having a heard time, as a gift). Then they would win both ways.

smredleg · Post by **smredleg** » Tue Mar 13, 2012 9:25 pm

How about a curved bench for out-side, made of construction grade 2" pine.
I use my router to customize a msg on the stretcher. You'll also need a band saw, jointer and planner, but I can provide the aluminum brackets, pre-drilled and end pieces, for free. I've got plenty of stock. Sorry, but you don't get the jig I use to make these for my Vet's club.
I'll send the "plans," along if your interested.