Started my swap project tooday!

[Ryan Mooney]

We're all here with you Tom, the number of "prototypes" and "not quites" I don't show significantly outnumber the bits I do

 

[Bill Arnold]

We're all here with you Tom, the number of "prototypes" and "not quites" I don't show significantly outnumber the bits I do

Yep! As soon as I finish sorting the "prototypes" into the "smoker" and "trash" piles, I'll gain a lot more floor space!!!

 

[Tom Baugues]

Well.....I was able to finish up this project today. Many areas of my woodworking skills need to be sharpened but...here it is anyway.
This is a candy dispenser. I took a basic design and made a few changes to make this one different than others I've seen. I'm not sure what kind of wood the lighter wood is. I've had it in my shop for many years waiting on the right project. The grain is very straight and I thought it went well with the Padauk wood the rest of the body is made from.
If I learned anything from making this it is this......Do NOT buy the candy until the project is completely finished. The first three bags disappeared before I had a chance to test out the dispenser.

 

[Leo Voisine]

Very cool - and the MnM's look yummy

 

[Rob Keeble]

Very nice Tom.

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[Brent Dowell]

Very nicely done Tom! Great idea!

 

[Ted Calver]

Nice!! You had me at M....

 

[Ryan Mooney]

Would work for peanuts as well, but not the boiled kind!

 

[Bob Gibson]

 

[Robert Horky]

very nicely done. Most certainly it will be enjoyed.

 

[Darren Wright]

Wow, that is a cool project. I might have to do one of those.

 

[Paul Douglass]

WOW! Cool one Tom! I have not seen one like it before. Is there more than one hole in the turn thingy? Does it work with peanut M&M's?

 

[Tom Baugues]

WOW! Cool one Tom! I have not seen one like it before. Is there more than one hole in the turn thingy? Does it work with peanut M&M's?

The dispensing wheel has two holes. I suppose you could put anything in it as long as it would dispense through the holes.

 

[Bill Arnold]

Good job, Tom!!!

 

[Stephen Bellinger]

Very well done man.

 

[Brent Dowell]

I feel like I won the Lottery!

It all made it safe and sound. Gotta say I'm super impressed. It all works very well (Had to test it out a few times). The colors of the wood are outstanding.

It looks better up close and personal.

My folks are in town this weekend and one of the things we always do is to watch some movies together during the weekend. This will be a centerpiece this weekend I'm sure and get a real workout!

I can't thank you enough. This will always have a spot on our end table!

(ignore the end table in this photo, it was a quick prototype I threw together after we got out new couches)

 

[Tom Baugues]

Good to know it made it safely. Was worried about the glass globe shipping that far. Hope it will dispense sweet treats for many years to come.

 

[Sharon Korn]

I'm in love with it and probably 10 pounds fatter

 

[Tom Baugues]

I'm in love with it and probably 10 pounds fatter

Several "test" bags were purchased before the project was finished. They never made it to the "testing" stage. Somehow they disappeared before then.

 

[Brent Dowell]

Good to know it made it safely. Was worried about the glass globe shipping that far. Hope it will dispense sweet treats for many years to come.

If my mother doesn't swipe it and put it in her luggage, I can guarantee it!