how would I go about building a homemade coin sorter? Just looking for
a summary and/or places to get info. My relevant experience is
limited.

Hi newyorkguy,

I have located the following site which give instructions for making a
coin sorter out of cardboard:

Queensland Branch Scouts: How to Make the Coin Sorter 
http://www.scoutsqld.com.au/Links/Resources/ProgramIdeas/Scouts&Engineering/CoinSorter/Coin_sorter.html



The following are two publications you can purchase which have
information and instructions for building a homemade coin sorter:

WoodworkersWorkshop.com
http://woodworkersworkshop.com/resources/index.php?&cat=13&offset=540

Scroll about halfway down the page to Table, TV Tray Stand -
Woodsmith® Magazine Issue 016 Vol 03

"Feature Project: - Build TV Tray Tables and Stand.
Other projects in this issue: Coin Sorter, Redwood Planter and a Blanket Chest."

Clicking on that issue leads you to this page:
http://store.yahoo.com/backissuesstore/wsback16.html

The individual issue costs $4.99



The other publication is entitled Creative Containers and can be found
a little more than halfway down the page below.

"...Projects include gift containers, pet treat cans, a coin sorter
bank, lots of holiday decorations and treat holders and much, much
more. Color illustrations throughout; full-size patterns. 96 pp."

Be Creative Books
http://www.becreativebooks.com/crafts.asp 

The price for that is $13.50


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I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions regarding my answer
please don't hesitate to ask before rating it.

Best wishes,
rainbow-ga

5 stars says it all I think :-) I bought the back issue too. Thanks!