The Nickel Guy Posted March 11 Report Share Posted March 11 Yes, I know I'm a half bubble off but I'm having fun. So I have been saving up caps for my insulin shots as I thought these would make good pedestals for marbles. Sort of a golf ball / tee situation. They are shown here in a planned rough formation on my newly made wood and painted bleachers type shelf. I plan to make a more accurately measured dot under each one and drill with a same diameter drill bit and put them in place. Maybe I'll glue them in and give the whole layout a spray paint job yet. Finished photos coming soon. Here's what this looks like now. ( 2 pictures ) It is maybe 22 inches wide and 10 inches deep with 4 levels. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted March 12 Report Share Posted March 12 21 hours ago, The Nickel Guy said: Maybe I'll glue them in and give the whole layout a spray paint job yet. Just be carefull with what type of paint that you use. Under lights they may stick to the glass--bummer for sure. I used to use old "throw away" stryrofoam blood tube holders (back in the day when I sold) to ship marbles. It might have been a drag to get them out-- I had to press them in, but they arrived undamaged. They also make great marble holders (if they make them anymore). Good luck on your venture, just remember--dust is a concern in any display. Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 Thank you Akro. This might end up in my aquarium I never use. Has a light and a lid. LOL Maybe I shouldn't paint those pedestals after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 1 minute ago, The Nickel Guy said: Maybe I shouldn't paint those pedestals after all. It is a nice white background that will reflect light--maybe not😁. White shows less defects such as dust😉. Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted March 13 Author Report Share Posted March 13 I have to get to a drill press someplace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akroorka Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 21 hours ago, The Nickel Guy said: This might end up in my aquarium I never use. Good idea! I can imagine an aqaurium full of marbles displayed with little creatures crawling all over them--like Tarantulas or slow moving Lizards--no mice or rats please--maybe Hermit crabs--- Yep--I am a tad nutty--I just love this stuff! Marble--On!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stonehenge4242 Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Nice, i really like this set up, you definitely have some cool ideas. I've been juggling a few myself, just haven't committed to any..lol 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted March 14 Author Report Share Posted March 14 Thanks fellers! The drill press would be much better as I can control the vertical angle which should be straight up and down and also how deep I go and pinpoint hole drilling on the grid I will measure better. I have a nice neighbor, I have to catch him in his garage, or . . . there is a public shop in the city where I think you can use woodshop tools on site for a monthly membership cost. I'd have to have several projects lined up to do in that month to make it worth the $80.00. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted Wednesday at 03:25 PM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 03:25 PM Finished up this morning. There are more like 160 holders on the bleachers. Drilled every one by hand. lol Today . . . what a coincidence! I am getting a package with about 800 marbles. Pictures will follow. (It will fit in my aquarium too.) Maybeeeeeeee? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'llhavethat1 Posted Wednesday at 04:25 PM Report Share Posted Wednesday at 04:25 PM Looks pretty good and a nice way to reuse i 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted Wednesday at 10:40 PM Author Report Share Posted Wednesday at 10:40 PM I had it full a couple times sorting today. I left some oddballs on it for this picture. I made it through my new "Score" of Marble Kings this afternoon. They are in great condition. Now for the Vitros! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted yesterday at 03:08 AM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 03:08 AM and the Vitro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted yesterday at 12:04 PM Report Share Posted yesterday at 12:04 PM @The Nickel Guy Great job - your stand looks even better with marbles on it! And I appreciate the creative repurposing too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nickel Guy Posted yesterday at 05:16 PM Author Report Share Posted yesterday at 05:16 PM My Marble King and Vitto collection now. A Happy Marble Kingdom. A vacation in Vitro Land Oh well . . . back to the Mega Marbles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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