Quote Originally Posted by LouiePete View Post
Thank you, sir. I was really screwing around and used two pennies glued together as the wedge. I probably should have asked for some advice before doing that as I have no idea how that will hold up in the long run or if the copper plating will jack up or discolor the wood at the wedge, but I thought it was a fun idea at the time and had to try it out.
yes the copper lifts VERY quickly from the zinc pennies. 1982 is the last year of copper pennies. Easy to find, and the only way i'd do it, as I've dug many zinc pennies from the ground and they always look like they've been dipped in acid before hitting the dirt. I recommend keeping that spacer oiled/waxed and dry.