Cut this puppy from 3/4 poplar using FDUR #5 and #7 blades....Since this was my first attempt at a bank I ordered the hardware from Meisel hardware ....The pattern was a Paul Meisel contrabution....The bank kit contained , precut side plates(plexiglass) bottom plug and eyes....I think she will love it and start saving some money for college right away ...or maybe Ice Cream !,,,,,Thanks for looking..Steve.