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There are many ways to attach a can to the handle. some folks permanently attach them, though I don't suggest this since cans and gourds and become damaged or ruined. I can tell you two ways to make it so the can is removable.
First way you make the handle so it has a shaft that tapers to a gradual point (the shaft is the part that will pass through the can) that is at least 1 1/2" longer than the can is long. Then drill holes in the top and bottom of the can to match the diameter of the shaft at those points. Then make a stopper out of rawhide or plastic tubing the will fit snugly on the shaft down against the can. then decorate the stopper and the handle.
The second way is a bit tuffer, but is preferred by some. In this method, do not tapper the shaft, and it should be cut to the exact length of the can. Then drill a hole slightly smaller than the diameter of a long drywall screw into the end of the shaft. The trick is keeping this hole straight. Next is to make the stopper. Do this by drilling a 'straight' hole through a piece of dowel and inserting the screw or by building up the top portion of the screw with tape or hot melt glue. Once this is done drill a hole in the bottom of the can that matches the size of the shaft and then a small hole slightly larger than the size of the screw in the top. Then once again decorate the stopper and handle.
If you are using an aluminum S&P shaker for the can remember to face the top down, because the lid is weaker than the bottom and will break easier.
There you go, good luck!
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