New Gumball Design

[Gilbert Vega]

A while back I posted looking for ideas on improving the gumball machines I was making. I studied all the designs offers and came up with this design. Made out of Mesquite. What do you think?

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/00lightning/newgumball3.jpg http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/00lightning/newgumball5.jpg

[Keith Burns]

All I can say is WOW !!! Best looking one I'v seen. Great job:) :)

[Corey Hallagan]

Very cool! I like that alot, nice job Gilbert!

Corey

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Exquisite Gilbert!

[Steve Schlumpf]

Beautiful work Gilbert!! What did you use for your inlay? Looks great!

[Jonathon Spafford]

That is beautiful... you did a gorgeous job on it. Do you have a tutorial or some pictures on how you make it? Do you make the mechanism yourself??

[Bernie Weishapl]

Very nice Gilbert. Beautiful job.

[Andy Hoyt]

Send it (and ALL the contents) up here! Neato!

[John Hart]

Wonderful!!!!! That turquoise is the perfect little touch as well.:)

[Jon Shively]

Man that is top notch!!! Like the others above me, is this a kit or do you have plans you would share/sell to those of us interested in creating something like this? Man is this neat!!!!

[Mandell Mann]

Sweeeeeeeet!!!

[Gilbert Vega]

Like the others above me, is this a kit or do you have plans you would share/sell to those of us interested in creating something like this?
No it's not from a kit, it's my own design. You will be amazed how simple it is.

I did take some pics of it disassembled before I did any finishing. Basically, a rotating disk with a hole that lines up with the dispenser chute.

Inside of machine. Deeper hole is for rotating disk. The upper ledge is for lid support. The chute's hole is angled so that the edge of a 3/4" drill bit is near the edge of the lower base. Shows the powdered turquoise ring. The drilled hole is at two different angles and I used epoxy to smooth the transition.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/00lightning/newgumball8.jpg

Here's a shot of the chute neat the base and the slot for the bar that rotates the disk.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/00lightning/newgumball10.jpg

Pic of disk shows 3/4" hole for candy to dispense and 3/8" hole for dowel pivot. I re-did the knob to that shown in the finished pics.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/00lightning/newgumball9.jpg

Pic of lid. The hole is offset to match up with rotation slot. The end of the disk rotation lines up with the dispensing chute. The dowel was cut so that it just protrudes past the lid.

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k240/00lightning/newgumball11.jpg

If I can answer any other questions, just let me know.

[Jonathon Spafford]

Thanks for the pix... So is the little lever spring loaded???

[Gilbert Vega]

Thanks for the pix... So is the little lever spring loaded???

Not on this one. I was in a hurry to get it shipped out to my grandson for his birthday. I have some ideas on how to make it spring loaded though.

[Bill O'Conner]

Do you glue the lid in place or is it free floating

Thanks Bill

[Dennis Peacock]

Awsome piece Gilbert!!!! My kids would have that thing empty in under 30 minutes. Beautiful...just beautiful. :cool:

[Mike Ramsey]

That is a great piece!! Amazing how complicated it looks, but simple as you described..

[jeremy levine]

Sweet !!! That is a cool project

[Neal Addy]

Gilbert, that is cool! Very creative.

While you're at it... drive an Aggie crazy and have him sort those M&M's alphabetically.

[Doug Collins]

That's very cool! Is the globe just a mason jar with a cap affixed to finish the top?

[Gilbert Vega]

That's very cool! Is the globe just a mason jar with a cap affixed to finish the top?

The globe is actually a Mayo jar and the top is attched with silicone glue.

[Bill Wyko]

Thats very cool! I love it. I'm just curious, how did you do your inlay? On my piece I lined a breadpan with masking tape. Mixed up ome casting resin and added some wood stain for the dark color then mixed in the turquoise. After it cured i popped it out, drum sanded it then squared it up and cut it into segments. There's got to be an easier way:rolleyes:

[Jonathon Spafford]

Hey, Bill... if this is what your talking about here is a good tutorial for inlays... some good articles on this site! http://theturnersshop.com/ (http://theturnersshop.com/)
Go to turning, then go to box with inlay!

[Dan Williams]

Wonderful piece That is awsome Did you use crushed turquoise or turquoise stone. Keep up the wonderul work.
Do you have Plans that you can share or sell?

[Bruce Smith]

Very clever design Gilberrt, I'm sure your grandson will love it. One doesn't have to feed it coins to get some candy, I would loved to have had one of these when I was a kid as coins were always a scarce commodity in my pocket.

[Ed Scolforo]

Very nice design and follow through!
Ed

[Jim Young]

This thread is a keeper. Great idea Gilbert.

[Gilbert Vega]

Wonderful piece That is awsome Did you use crushed turquoise or turquoise stone. Keep up the wonderul work.
Do you have Plans that you can share or sell?

Thanks to all for the kind words. Makes it worthwhile.

Dan, I used crushed stone for the inlay. As far as plans, I don't have any but hopefully look can go by the pics I posted and duplicate what I did.


Bill Wyko,
I used a 1/8" parting tool to cut a groove while on the lathe. took it off the lathe and sprinkled some powered stone into the groove and flowed some thin CA glue to harden it. Repeat until it is level with the wood or slightly higher than the wood. Use a skew or scraper to level it off and then sand. If they are any small pits in the inlay, refill with CA glue.

Bill O'Conner, the lid is pinned in place with small brads.

[Pat Doble]

Great design and execution Gilbert. That inlay really makes the piece.

[Christopher K. Hartley]

Send it (and ALL the contents) up here! Neato!Behave Andy! Aren't you supposed to stay away from that stuff?:eek:

Gilbert, great idea and wonderful job. I like your choice of wood. Between you and John we'll have more candy around here than we can possibly eat.:)