Goodwill Spoon Spinner Challenge

[FIDI_G]

In an effort to pay it forward. I challenge the group to go to Goodwill sore or other type charity of your liking and buy a spoon and make a Spoon Spinner for plinking. It's for a good cause and you will feel better about your self. Please share tips and pics of how you accomplished your good deed. It's not as easy as you might think.

 

[FIDI_G]

Went to Goodwill this morning and bought a a couple of spoons for a couple of bucks. The big spoon is no spinner but hopefully I'll make it move at longer distances. Here are a couple of spinners I made and put up in the back yard.

I used a vice, pliers, hammer and had some Gutter Nails about 8" long with a sleeve in the garage.

 

[Martin3528]

Even though Goodwill does help some of the disadvantaged, it is still a for profit corporation. I would suggest supporting a local non- profit for spoon purchases. But that's just me.

 

[L.Leon]

Plinking and philanthropy? I like it, will pick up some spoons from the local Salvation Army thrift store.

 

[Kgphotos]

This sounds like a fun challenge. Now to make a trip to the Goodwill store.

 

[FIDI_G]

post your spinner pics.

 

[Trucker3573]

Even though Goodwill does help some of the disadvantaged, it is still a for profit corporation. I would suggest supporting a local non- profit for spoon purchases. But that's just me.

I support for profit corporations just about every single day of my life ? How can it be avoided? Why does goodwill fall into the evil category of for profit corps ?

 

[bivy53]

What a great idea! I’ll be back in a few days with some pics!

 

[Martin3528]

I support for profit corporations just about every single day of my life ? How can it be avoided? Why does goodwill fall into the evil category of for profit corps ?

My point was that if you want to support a non-profit such as the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity, and numerous other local, non profit entities, Goodwill is not one of them. Most people believe Goodwill is a non-profit entity, but is not. That is all. Spend where you like, I don't really care. Was for general informational purposes only.

 

[FIDI_G]

So anyone make a spoon spinner yet? I thought this is such a good idea. If I had to be knit picky I wish I could hear the impact better at 50 yds.

Anyway I made this short video in hopes of this idea gaining traction. It is for a good cause after all .

 

[bivy53]

Got my spoons today. Should have something done and tested by tomorrow night.

 

[Beer Nap]

DAV store would be my first choice to buy from.

 

[Beer Nap]

I support for profit corporations just about every single day of my life ? How can it be avoided? Why does goodwill fall into the evil category of for profit corps ?

For profit organizations generally don't ask for donations. When I donate money to help people I like to know that more than 10% goes to people in need and not to the paychecks of the people running the charity. Legally they only need to spend 3% of what they collect on the reason as to why they are collecting.

 

[bivy53]

My el cheap “know your limits” target only able to get 20m today. The .22’s are too much for the spoons at this range.