kbobam Posted August 29, 2015 Report Share Posted August 29, 2015 I thought some people would find it amusing that the advertising for the Dremel 3D 'printer' included marbles and some 'track' that had been made with the machine. But it was not to be. That's okay. I don't take it personally! Got me thinking, though, that we haven't seen any marble runs posted recently. Here's one I just saw on 'the tube' that was done pretty recently. It's interesting to me how these things are 'exciting' and 'relaxing' at the same time. (Kind of looks like a 'Moonie', but it's hard to tell.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MajvJpHbmWI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 This guy posts at LOM every so often http://www.knikkerbaan.nl/en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted August 30, 2015 Report Share Posted August 30, 2015 One of my first two thoughts whenever I see marble runs is that these people don't have cats. Sorry .... I think I may have clicked on the Dremel ad but then I wandered away quickly .... missed the marbles ... have never connected with power tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowMarble Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 This guy posts at LOM every so often http://www.knikkerbaan.nl/en/ Thanks for your share! I just created an account here, i found this forum after a tip of one of my Youtube subscribers. I don't have a cat indeed, i have a form of autism and i'm not able to care for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted August 31, 2015 Report Share Posted August 31, 2015 Amazing creations. Very impressive. There is much I don't even try to do because the cats would want to "help". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted September 2, 2015 Report Share Posted September 2, 2015 Last night I dreamt I was speeding along a miniature Autobahn in a matchbox car. I'm pretty sure I have the marble runs to thank for this dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted September 10, 2015 Report Share Posted September 10, 2015 (Kind of looks like a 'Moonie', but it's hard to tell.) Could be, my guess would be a mill ball or something with a bit more mass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hah! This new 'category' is great! I haven't checked it out until now, because I usually go to 'The Lounge' first, and now that takes an extra 'click' of the scroll-wheel on the mouse to get to. Naturally, I'm too worn-out after that to continue to other topics! Amazing creations. Very impressive. As your editor, I have to point out that it's not clear whether you're referring to 'marble runs' or 'cats' here. .....my guess would be a mill ball or something with a bit more mass. Hah again! That's a great point. After the really interesting recent 'discussion' about weight, I'm embarrassed that it never occurred to me to consider that this could be a significant factor with marble runs. With some of these fancy setups, I'll bet it could be downright critical! ( : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowMarble Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Now hoping that more people will discover this new category. I will help to fill it up in the coming weeks by posting new items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I just stared at the screen watching the youtube. Interesting idea to route it across house and garden. And an interesting track system. But there is also the underwater marble run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJU90-ouqGQ I never ever have seen something like this before. I just would like to know if those underwater run was just trial and error or if some calculations and estimations were done before building it. Anyway - crazy idea for hot summer days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoody Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 One of my first two thoughts whenever I see marble runs is that these people don't have cats. I think you are right. Cats and marble runs are not compatible unless you want to do your cat a favor or take bowling balls . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 For now I'll just pet the cats. We might be moving soon and I might have a dedicated marble area. Or a garage or basement which isn't full of junk. Then we'll see. Oh, the underwater video is lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowMarble Posted September 26, 2015 Report Share Posted September 26, 2015 The underwater marble run, i love it, but it's one of my biggest competitors on youtube. I don't have a swimming pool, so i'm not able to make such underwater marble runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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