Yup, a grandfather, granddaughter project. You could even personalize it. You could add a coin box on the side so the child can learn to save too. Great project! Enjoyed, take care!
I don't have any candy in the shop either, but it would add novelty to make one for 1/4" hex nuts! Great Video and appreciate the encouragement to newer woodworkers! CHEERS!
Great & fun build . I was thinking ( which gets me in trouble ) could you put a slot on the top edge length wise of the slide with a pin dropped thru the top piece to keep the slid from being pulled all the way out ? It would be a slide stop to prevent that from happening . Thanks for sharing .
That would definitely be a modification that would be worth looking into Mike. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion. It is very much appreciated.
I made something similar many years ago. it was mechanized slightly differently with a large dowel as a nose which had a cavity drilled into it and when you turned the nose, the candy dropped into the cavity then into your hands. I also added a handlebar mustach for decoration. Are you interested in me sending a photo or the plans (if I can find them)? (found a photo but not the plans)
Kenny, you had better get a part time job to help pay for the candy your granddaughter is sure to go through. Great little project. Those dispensers make great gifts.
Since you seem to like chid's toys, another project you may wish to check out is a wooden balance bike - I think they are produced by Runner. I made one using baltic birch and some small run flat wheels being discarded. I used roller blade bearings for the wheels.
My granddaughter had one of those so I know exactly what you are referring to Woody. That's a great idea and I may have to look into it and design my own for the show. Thanks for tuning in and for the show suggestion. It is very much appreciated.
Thanks why grandpa always has to have candy in his pockets. It's easier to smuggle the candy to the young ones without the parents knowing. LOL. Thanks for tuning in Mark.
That CANDY MACHINE has MARBLES in it, bad for the TEETH, I'd say, hehe. I see your still HIDING "BEAR ASS" AGAIN. I'm always looking for it, BUTT can't find it.
That measuring tool is called a T-rule and they are manufactured by INCRA. You can get them at most woodworking suppliers or directly from incra.com. I got mine from Lee Valley tools. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
If you visit my website Paulo and click on the "free patterns" section, you will find a picture of the finished project, the free downloadable pattern and the tutorial video. Just visit acutabovewoodworkings.com. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
I haven't applied a finish to this one but I have in the past. Any finish is fine, as long as it is fully dried. I would avoid things like oils and such, but varnish, lacquer and even paint will work just fine. Once the finish is dry, there is no possibility of it being ingested by a child. If you are at all concerned about it, you could leave the area where the candy touches bare and just finish the rest of the project. I hope this helps William. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hi ken, another good project. Couldn't help while watching the video I was singing the song "nobody can but the candy man can" now it won't go out of my head 😂
Great project Ken! I plan on making a few of these for the kids but first I may have to make one for myself just to make sure it works properly.....Take care.
I love this project! This had to have been a favorite build that you did a long time ago. What did you use to do as far as a finish? I would imagine paint is fine we’re the wood doesn’t touch the candy, but for parts that touch the candy, I guess a food safe finish?
Paint, varnish, lacquer etc can all be used on this project Randy. As long as the finish is completely dry before any candy is added, there isn't a problem. After all, a dry finish has no way to penetrate the candy. If you are at all concerned, the areas that the candy sits on, can be left bare. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Grat project! I really like how you go step by step on how to make each part all the way you a finished project! I will be making one of these for my daughter. Thank you.
Why not bring your daughter into the shop and make one with her. A daddy/daughter project sounds perfect to me. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words. Good luck on your project Peter.
As always an awesome and fun project thank you for taking the time to share and continuing teaching this beautiful art of wood work greetings from Arizona
