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   DustyGeorge | Feb 09, 2009 04:54am | #1

   In addition to the glue, I would suggest using a forstner bit to make a shallow recess for the coin.

   Good Luck, George

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   kummell | Feb 09, 2009 05:01am | #3

   thanks DG - have already made the recess with the forstner bit...  interesting note here, I had myself convinced i needed to go to Lee Valley or Rockler for a special bit... but an american penny's 3/4" - so I didn't even get to buy a new bit :-(

    

    

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   mrbird90 | Feb 09, 2009 04:54am | #2

   Because of the finish I would use a dab of epoxy as it will stick to most anything. Only my opinion.

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   kummell | Feb 09, 2009 05:02am | #5

   Mr B - any example of an appropriate epoxy?

    

   Thanks!

   Matt

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   mrbird90 | Feb 09, 2009 06:25am | #6

   For projects like this I use a 5 minute epoxy that I get at the Ace Hardware. ( Ace brand) it comes in a tube and is two part and as you press the plunger the two components come out simutaneously in the right proportion so you only have to mix them with a small stick.

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   flairwoodworks | Feb 09, 2009 05:01am | #4

   Matt,

   Epoxy, polyurethane or CA will all work. As an aside, I once has a special coin (nickel colour) with a red center. I used CA to secure it, and the CA separated the red "decal" from the coin.

   Chris @ www.flairwoodwork.spaces.live.com
   (soon to be www.flairwoodworks.com)

    - Success is not the key to happines.  Happiness is the key to success.  If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer

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   bill5335 | Feb 10, 2009 04:28am | #7

   I used silicone to attach a small (3") mirror to a wooden handle. The silicone is flexible enough so wood movement wasn't a factor . Not you get a lot of movement in 3". Although I have dropped it into the water about 50 times.

    

   Bill