Turning 50 cent into a Bitcoin (mini lathe + 3018 cnc)

I just recently bought some new equipment (HBM mini lathe and a 3018 cnc-machine) and wanted to do a little project to test out the 2 machines and get familiar with them.

Since I just passes 25K subs I decided to do a little giveaway to show my appreciation to all of you. I really would've never thought I would even reach 1K let alone 25K, so thank you very very much ;-)

I tried to work as safe as possible with the mini lathe (no long sleeves, removed watch, closed safety covers, etc...) but I do realize working this close to the chuck might not be the best idea, so I wouldn't recommend you doing this.

Some of you might also note I'm "destroying" money. this was also one of my main concerns when I started this project so I did some research. This is what I found on the website of the National Bank of Belgium:

"When notes or coins are definitively withdrawn from circulation, one is not punishable. This is the case, for example, if they are incorporated into souvenirs, decorative works or works of art in such a way that they can no longer be returned to their original state."

Website: https://www.nbb.be/nl/faq/mag-een-ban...

I also send them an email just to be sure but I guess this isn't even worth their time because they just keep redirecting me to other departments and it has been a few months now since I've heard from them. but we should be good ;-)

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:20 Mini lathe setup and machining
01:06 Bitcoin design
01:35 Initial test in wood
01:55 3018 CNC-machine setup
02:32 First attempt
03:18 setup attempt Nr: 2
03:32 Second attempt
04:14 Polishing
04:34 Engraving text and serial numbers
04:44 Showcase + giveaway
05:06 Outro by Catalyst Belgium

STL and Fusion 360 source files can be found here: https://bbprojects.technology/collect...

More info can be found here: https://bbprojects.technology/blogs/p...

My PayPal: https://paypal.me/BrockenBrian

Tools used:

3018 CNC-machine: https://www.banggood.com/3018-3-Axis-...

HBM 180x300 metal mini lathe: https://www.hbm-machines.com/producte...

If you're wondering how I do what I do and how you can get started creating your own prototypes I wrote a basic guide about it.
Part 1: Mechanical design can be found here:   / basic-guide-to-start-developing-your-own-p...  
Part2: PCB design can be found here:   / basic-guide-to-start-developing-your-own-p...  

Music Credit:

Outro song: Sustainable Dignity by Catalyst Belgium
Link to the video:    • CATALYST - Sustainable Dignity  [OFFI...  
Link to their channel:    / @catalystbelgium2626  
Their website: https://catalystbelgium.com/
For use and licensing of this song, please contact Catalyst Belgium.

Song: LAKEY INSPIRED - Better Days
Music provided by Lakey Inspired.
Video Link:    • LAKEY INSPIRED - Better Days