Marble Drop : Last Minute christmas gift

[Art Mulder]

I saw one of these on another forum and new instantly that I had to make one for my niece or nephew. A quick and easy and satisfying project.

Ash tracks, walnut towers, beeswax and mineral oil finish. 3"x13"x10" tall.

More details are on my web page (http://www.imaging.robarts.ca/%7Eamulder/wood/p.marble/).

to be continued...

[Art Mulder]

...continued.

Of course, the first one was so quick and easy, and I still had leftover bits, so I had to make another one.

But not the same, naturally.

Walnut top and bottom, Oak uprights, and Ash marble tracks, plus other assorted bits.

Oh yeah, and a whole bunch of thinking, staring into space, and head scratching as I figured out what to do next.

Couldn't use the paste wax/oil finish on this one, as there are too many nooks and crannies. So I fell back to brushing on shellac. Could have used a spray rig!

More details on my web page referenced above.

Happy Week!
...art

[Al Killian]

Art, They look great. I'm sure the kids will lots of fun with them. That would be a great way of useing up some scraps.

[Keith Outten]

It doesn't use marbles but my Gum Ball machine is along the same lines. I made this one many years ago and it has been real popular :)

http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=3592&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1129057420

[Dan Oliphant]

Art, I really like the second one, think I will do one for the grand kids when they are a little older.

[Jason Tuinstra]

Art, very crafty. I'm sure they'll get some good use. I espeically like the second one. Great job.