DanoNJ 23 Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Here is a new project I am currently working on to go a long with my existing Toy shop. This will be a stand alone prop, fully enclosed. Down and dirty -- it contains 2 seperate sections of a conveyor; one that will bring toys into the 'machine' and out they come wrapped presents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-rcd-kfQpM Link to post Share on other sites
Sidetrack73 5 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Thats just too cool for skool.. Link to post Share on other sites
toozie21 15 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Great, now I wish I saw this before coming into work (since youtube is blocked).... Guess I will have to wait ALL DAY to see it when I get home! Can't wait. Link to post Share on other sites
drivemewilder 18 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 That's cool Dan! What are you using for the "belt" and what motor are you using? Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 Motor = what I normally use - wiper. Belt is wire rope. I'll expand on construction when I have time to write it up. Link to post Share on other sites
toozie21 15 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 I'll expand on construction when I have time to write it up. Please do! Not even having seen the video yet I can imagine that I will have 4+ questions for you! I've had a 3 belt conveyor toy shop in my notebook for about 4 years. One of these days I will actually start building it!!! Link to post Share on other sites
john venturi 7 Posted April 23, 2014 Report Share Posted April 23, 2014 HEY DANO ANOTHER GREAT CREATION YOU NEVER SEEM TO AMAZE ME I EXPECT THESE KIND OF GREAT THINGS FROM YOU NOW Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Added some movement to the front of the "machine" How I made it: Link to post Share on other sites
Walter and Jackie Monkhouse 4 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Dano - Very clever idea. This will bring much joy to all that see and experience it. Great Work ! Link to post Share on other sites
toozie21 15 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Haven't had a chance to see the two new videos, but loved the first one. My plans were for something pretty similar though will probably never see the light of day. I was going to use an actual piece of canvas to look like a belt, but I think your metal rope is a better long-term bet. Have you considered putting some on it so it looks like an actual conveyor and the metal will be hidden? I was also going to have three belts, which was going to necessitate using sprockets and chains (which I liked, but was going to drive cost up). I like your wooden gears and it adds a little magical-ness to the display for the kids to see. Did you use the template here:https://woodgears.ca/gear_cutting/template.html to make your gears? Any comments on how that process went? Looks awesome, can't wait to see more updates! Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Yes, Jason, that is the site I used to get a template for the gears. Originally I was going the canvas route also, but attaching the props would have been an issue. No I wont be hiding the wire rope. At night and from a distance, I don't believe people will be able to tell. Thanks, btw! Link to post Share on other sites
toozie21 15 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Well it looks great! Kudos for getting something functional before the end of April! Is the second belt going to have wrapped gifts going past? Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Well it looks great! Kudos for getting something functional before the end of April! Is the second belt going to have wrapped gifts going past? That's the plan! Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 To go along with my toy shop I am in the process of making a conveyor that will take a toy, run thru a 'machine' and come out as a wrapped present. As this thread goes along, I am planning on posting pictures of the progress. It started with an old rolling pin which I cut into quarters. The belt will actually be wire rope, so I took the rollers and cut a grove in the center with a lathe. The groove will accept the wire rope as well a connector. The rollers are then sandwiched between two rails and ride on a piece of rod. I put some Gorilla glue inside the roller to hold the rod. Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 picture shows the roller with wire on one side of the stand. Originally I was planning on using a belt to turn the rollers / belt, but found that it kept slipping, so I when and made some gears. The gears will be visible to audience which will add to the prop. Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 In making the gears, I glue the pattern to the wood, then drill a hole using my drill press. I then take my scroll saw and finish the teeth. A little light sanding and done. Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie E 7 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Dan how long is each table and the center box, I think this is a wonderful idea and would work good in my Santa shop Link to post Share on other sites
BamaSanta 108 Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 I cannot wait to see the finished product. This is way cool. Link to post Share on other sites
toozie21 15 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 It looks awesome, I can't wait to see the rest of the progress! Nice reuse of the rolling pin! If anyone else is interested in the gears, the guy who created the program in the link mentioned previously has a how-to that is well worth the time: https://woodgears.ca/gear/howto.html Link to post Share on other sites
lenning 8 Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Dano, This is outstanding! What a great and creative idea. When you get a chance, can you show how you hooked up the wiper motor to it. Did you connect it straight to the rolling pin or did you use a belt. Also, did you have to use two motors to drive both sides or just one? Can't wait to see it all done! Keep us updated! Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Dan how long is each table and the center box, I think this is a wonderful idea and would work good in my Santa shopHey, Charlie. If memory is correct, each section is about 26" long, with about 5-6" of separation. The center section is roughly 24". Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Couple of videos just for kicks Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie E 7 Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 Dan that sure looks good all painted and running, the kids will love it. Are you still going to use the upper meter? I was thinking about using a cam or peg off of each of the presents to drive the needle and have it read bad, OK and good and possibly put a chunk of coal on one of the boards. Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Dan that sure looks good all painted and running, the kids will love it. Are you still going to use the upper meter? I was thinking about using a cam or peg off of each of the presents to drive the needle and have it read bad, OK and good and possibly put a chunk of coal on one of the boards.Yes, still using the motor. Good idea, but will lead to more possible problems. Link to post Share on other sites
DanoNJ 23 Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Some more videos just for kicks: Link to post Share on other sites
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