Magnetic Marble Run

Magnetic Marble Run

$90

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.

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JIm Barbour

JIm Barbour

ShopDog Turnery

Elon, NC
Member since: 2013
4.9
157 Maker Reviews

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    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

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.

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    Stephanie

    For Chalkboard Beer Tap Handle With Racing Stripes
    5.0

    I am so lucky that I ended up with Jim as my project's maker. Jim was extremely professional, helpful and timely throughout the project. He helped provide me with options to pick my own wood and stains, laser printed image, chalkboard finish, and stunning inlays, guiding me with his expertise in woodworking but also letting me really feel like I made decisions to have customized the perfect piece. The outcome is better than I hoped for; thank you Jim for creating a stylish and wonderfully crafted tap handle and flight paddle. I could not be happier and it was a fun experience to boot, knowing you were in good hands!

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    Brian Hill

    For Tigerwood & Black Walnut End Grain Cutting Board
    5.0

    Working with Jim was a delight. He was extremely quick to reply to my request and got a bid to me very promptly. The cutting board is just as perfect as I hoped it would be as well. I would certainly request a future job from him.

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    firdaus dotiwala

    For firdaus' Butcher Block
    4.7

    Happy in every single way. just waiting to receive the parcel !

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    Dave Mather

    For Dave's Sign
    4.8

    Great 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.

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    Matthew Cheung

    For Matthew's Wood Paperweights
    5.0

    Jim made sure to keep me updated at all times about the status of the project. Prior to starting the project he notified me of his upcoming schedule for the coming months to set expectations on timeliness. During the creation project Jim adjusted designs based on feedback while still injecting some of his own artistry and creativity to make a great finished product.

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