Marble machine

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This was a really fun project, lots of parts, fun to play with.  Frame is sapele, lots of other wood types to mix up colors.  The acrylic tube was heated and bent in a frame but had to make a marble gauge since they actually vary in size and would stick a bit if to large.  Plan from Forest Street  Designs- they have several marble machine designs.   After the grandkids play with it there might be some marbles to pick up!!  Marbles move to top by turning handle at base, then ring the top bell and alternate between the two sides back to the tray.  

TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov

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i remember this from that other place. very cool and ill bet it keeps the kids entertained.

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

i dont remember this could oyu post a video of it working GR8 JOB 😍😎👍

*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

Very cool!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

Oh, yes please, a working video 👍

Life’s Good, Enjoy Each New Day’s Blessings

A detailed machine, and looks very cool, yes, a video in operation.

I have to say one of these is on the build list someday.

Main Street to the Mountains

https://www.foreststreetdesigns.com/product/bell-tower-marble-machine-woodworking-plan/

Video from foreststreet designs bell tower .  I added The base and some other features on mine 

TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov

TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov

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TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov

Cool video, thanks for the link.

Cool site also, pricing doesn't seem that bad either. How are the plans to works with?

Main Street to the Mountains

Their plans are very good, highly recommended!

TimV, "The understanding eye sees the maker's fingerprints, they are evident in every detail, leave Fingerprints." James Krenov

Guess I start searching for some plans now. I saw that if you purchase 3 you can get 3 free, so that makes it even a better price. As for the marble machine, it would be best for me to use a plan first and get the hang of them and different mechanisms that drive them. Thanks for the info.

Main Street to the Mountains

I keep thinking I need to build one of these - thanks for the inspiration! Beautiful work.
Beautiful and cool at the same time.  Amazing.
Thank you for the video link 👍

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