Wooden Piggy Bank Digital Woodworking Plan & PDF Template

DIGITAL WOODWORKING PLAN & PRINTABLE TEMPLATE
No physical product or finished piggy bank will be shipped.

Build a wooden piggy bank with a clear acrylic viewing window using this detailed PDF woodworking plan. Full-size printable templates and step-by-step instructions guide you from preparing the wood through shaping, assembly, sanding, and finishing.

This playful coin bank is a rewarding bandsaw project and a memorable handmade gift. Use a solid hardwood core, contrasting species, or leftover glue-up material to give your build its own character.

What’s Included

Your purchase includes one downloadable PDF with:

• Detailed material and hardware requirements
• Complete tool list
• Step-by-step build instructions
• Printable Section A core template
• Printable front-panel pig silhouette template
• Coin-slot and removable bottom-plug locations
• Instructions for installing the acrylic viewing window
• Assembly, shaping, sanding, and finishing guidance

The removable bottom plug lets you empty the bank without damaging the project.

Materials

• Two 3/8-inch-thick hardwood panels
• One 2-inch-thick hardwood core
• One 4-inch-diameter acrylic or plexiglass circle
• One 1-inch wood screw
• Wood glue and spray adhesive
• Painter’s tape
• Sandpaper up to 220 grit
• Finish of your choice
• Adhesive or mounting hardware for acrylic 

The center core can be cut from one solid piece of hardwood or made as a multi-species glue-up, making this a useful project for contrasting woods or shop scraps.

Recommended Tools

• Bandsaw
• Plunge router or router table
• 1/4-inch straight router bit
• 1/8-inch roundover bit
• Drill press or handheld drill
• 3 1/2-inch hole saw
• Spindle sander
• Clamps
• Sanding tools, files, and/or rasps
• Screwdriver and countersink bit

The build uses a routed coin slot, a 3 1/2-inch opening for the acrylic window, and bandsaw-cut interior and exterior profiles.

Printing Instructions

Print the template pages at 100% scale or Actual Size. Do not select “Fit to Page,” “Scale to Fit,” or another setting that changes the template dimensions. The templates are designed to attach directly to the workpiece with spray adhesive before cutting.

Digital Download

This listing is for a digital PDF download only. No finished piggy bank, lumber, acrylic, hardware, or other physical materials are included. Digital purchases are generally non-refundable after the files have been accessed or downloaded. If you have trouble accessing your purchase, please get in touch for help.

Usage Terms

These plans and template files are copyrighted by RogueGrainCo. They may not be copied, shared, redistributed, uploaded, or resold in digital or printed form.

Safety

Woodworking involves potentially dangerous tools and equipment. These plans are intended for people with appropriate woodworking knowledge and experience. Follow tool manufacturers’ instructions and use suitable guards, push blocks, personal protective equipment, and safe woodworking practices. You assume responsibility for the safe construction and use of your project.

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