You could easily make this project with just a drill and a jig saw. Also if you use nice wood you could easily make some really great looking holders, make as a set to sell at fairs and stalls etc. We only made ours out of MDF because we want them for new year (which is couple of days away now), and we had been given some MDF a while back that was just right for this.

First cut length and then cross cut roughly the size of an A4.

Find a descent sized can and mark the corners ready to cut.

Take to bandsaw and cut the corners. If you don’t have a bandsaw you could use a jigsaw, or scroll saw even a copping saw will do.

Quick sand the edges … this is to take any sharpe edge off.

Since I do not have a big enough forstner bit I will have to use a 38mm spade bit. On the drill press drill halfway, then flip over and drill the rest but again don’t push all the way through, only till it meets with the cut onthe other side. (you will most likely get a small piece to push out) This will prevent blow or tear out on the other side.

you should now be able to push the waste bit out…

Now we need to cut the glass access way on the bandsaw. Roughly 15mm slot to meet with the hole we drilled centred. Again this could be done on a scroll saw or with a jigsaw. Actually any saw would do.

Quick rasp and file…

Some more sanding… by hand even… and then more sanding.

Since this is just MDF, give a couple of coats of paint and it is ready to use.

It will hold your wine glass and the few snacks you picked up while walking around the party.

And is easy enough to get your drink.