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Desktop Candy Dispenser
Make your childhood dreams come true by creating a simple and elegant desktop candy-dispensing machine.
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time
- 4.8–9 hours
- Cost
- $$
Cut list
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Back board | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Sides - cut into 2 shapes | 1 | 3/4" × 5 1/2" × 12" | — | ☐ |
| Lid | 1 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" | — | ☐ |
| Bottom | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 5 1/2" | — | ☐ |
Materials
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Board, 1x6 24" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x2 6" | 1 board | ☐ |
| Board, 1x3 6" | 1 board | ☐ |
| 11" x 14" x 1/6" acrylic sheet | 1 each | ☐ |
| 3/4" brass hinges | 2 each | ☐ |
| 1/2", #4 brass screws | 10 each | ☐ |
| 3/8" x 1" brass rod or knob | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 each | ☐ |
| Food safe finish | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1-3/8" forstner drill bit | 1 each | ☐ |
| 1/16" drill bit | 1 each | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.