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
mark carlson
Jun 1, 2015Dave Mather
Jan 30, 2017Great communication - up front about costs and process. Creative input and design, fast shipping, great final product. Thank you for a great transaction. I will gladly work with you again.
Jesse Oakes
Feb 3, 2017Perfect. The box is exactly what I wanted. Working with Jim was easy and straightforward. He said what he was going to do and then he did what he said. That's the way things should be done. Thanks Jim.
Jordan
May 31, 2014Working with Jim was truly a pleasure. He made my vague vision truly take life. My fiancée and I are impressed with the craftsmanship and quality of the pieces!
Amy Gill
Apr 11, 2017I am beyond happy with the personalized sign that Jim Barbour made for me! The price was reasonable, he gave me a variety of great options from which to choose, his communication with me was excellent, and the sign arrived in a timely manner, shipped very safely. This one-of-a-kind sign will hang with pride in our new camper and I would definitely recommend his work! Thank you, Jim!