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Anybody dabbled in Rolling Ball Sculpture?

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EightBySix:
I came across these under the google phrase marble machines, which tends to return more wooden ones. One guy made a modular one so it could be redesigned a bit like Lego.

I'd love to see any pics or designs you come up with. Bonus points if it can sort coins and integrate with your coin mechs :)

drventure:
I've played with this idea for years too (this and building wooden clocks).

There's a ton of great vids on youtube of kinetic marble machines or sculptures.

I've never seen any good info on best ways to do all those compound bends in the wires though (or for that matter how to accurately cut clock gears, assuming no CNC).

But I haven't searched too hard either.

Looking forward to what you come up with!

Le Chuck:
Now I totally have to start. I'll get a design going and make sure I document if I have to build any jigs.  I think I can pick up 1/8" rod stock at my local welding supply. I'm thinking pinballs, copper, mahogany, a funnel, a corkscrew, and a chain lift.

EightBySix:
Useful ?
http://woodgears.ca/gear_cutting/template.html

drventure:
Awesome. Nice site for gear templates!

Bookmarked and will hopefully be put to some use soon!

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