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Here's a set of plans I worked up for a gumball machine similar to one I saw on my travels on the web. It should work for gumballs, jellybeans, jawbreakers or other candy up to 1/2" diameter. The plans are a 7 page PDF file (5.2Mb) and can be downloaded HERE if you wish.

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Thanks Tom. This is great, too!!!

So many projects, so little time..............
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Post by greasetattoo »

Tom,

Awesome Job! I really like your Sketchup stuff!

Now, how about one that takes coins???

Keep the great work up, and keep posting!

Oh, I tried to download the plans and it seems it just hang.
Any idea?
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Oops.
I got it to work now...
It took awhile for it to download...
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TOM: I have no idea where you find these things but keep up the good work. I will be busy and in the good graces of my grandkids for the foreseeable future.
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thanks for the plans tom_k/mo :) ....silly question.:confused: ..what size chamfer at the 5/8 hole in the top:o
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I don't know that there's a specific size, just make the hole into a kinda "funnel" to help the gumball get started.
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hummm....this will give me something to work on tomorrow:rolleyes: ...sure the guys in the tool/die departmant would have an idea ;) ...unfortunately i all ready have gluded the machine together :eek: - o well i like a challange:D
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