the Bottle Bit

A project in San Jose, CA by Don Jackson
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Cut a bottle using your favorite method, then shape and sand it with the Bottle Bit.
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Backers: 101
Average Pledge Per Backer: $32

Funded: $3,258 of $5,000
Dates: Nov 25th -> Jan 7th (43 days)
Project By: Don Jackson
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Latest News

Planned re-launch. Need your feedback

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
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If we don't reach the funding goal

December 31st - via: kickstarter.com
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Final two weeks

December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Backers, I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season. I'm writing to let you know what I've been doing these last few days on the Bottle Bit campaign. 1. I have tried unsuccessfully to contact the C & C Bottle Cutter guys to see if... (Read More)

Let the C & C Bottle Cutter team know about the Bottle Bit

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
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Powder Coating

December 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello Bottle Bit backers, I just confirmed with my manufacturer that the Bottle Bits will be powder coated rather than painted.  An electric charge will be run through the bit, then a layer of solid pigment dry powder is applied to the surface. It... (Read More)

Wine bottle test

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello backers,  I have to admit that I didn't even try upcycling wine bottles before I started this campaign. I just cut a standard sized wine bottle. It has a 3 3/8" outside diameter. It fit into the Bottle Bit perfectly. I wrapped the bottle with... (Read More)

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