Magnetic Marble Run
What a fun project. Made from cypress this is a puzzle for a clever child. The objective is to arrange the pieces so that a marble will roll from top to bottom without overshooting, bouncing off, or simply stopping. It is quite a bit more difficult than one might think, but I guess that's the point! The one shown here has six straight runs, two curved runs, one spinner, one catch box, and one straight tunnel and is priced at $110, inclusive of shipping.
Material
- marble
- oak
Type
- wood
Shape
- curved
Meet the Maker
JIm Barbour
ShopDog Turnery
I have been making from wood for as long as I can remember. I take a great deal of pride in my work and will not accept a commission if I am not entirely sure I can complete it to your satisfaction. ShopDog Turnery is a one-person, one-dog operation making all sorts of custom items, primarily lathe based. This includes bottle-stoppers, wine glasses (with glass or wooden bowls), platters and plates, bowls, boxes, and whatever else springs to mind.
In addition to lathe work I make various flat pieces; tables, specialty boxes, cutting boards and, again, whatever else springs to mind.
I make for the joy of the making, using sustainably harvested and reclaimed or historical woods exclusively.
Molly was the ShopDog, but is no longer with us. She did all the "RUFF" work in the turnery.
Customer Reviews
Whitney Linnberg
Apr 1, 2015Jim did an amazing job on my knitting needles! Very happy with how they turned out!! Thank you!!
Kenneth Barnes
Dec 24, 2023I am very happy with finished project. I would use the maker again
Starr Rossi
Jan 13, 2017Great experience overall!! Very grateful
Rosemary Lauter
Dec 9, 2023Working with Jim Barbour was a very positive experience. I especially liked Mr. Barbour's prompt communications with me about my custom, personalized cutting board project and I was promptly informed of the status of my project along the way. I highly recommend this craftsman.
Sandy Green
Dec 16, 2013The stick was perfect. Can't wait to give it as a gift.