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Vending machine for nuts (the hardware type). For each type and thread of nut, have a long screw with a small motor (you could even have a hand-turned version). The screw is covered in nuts, in a hex-shaped hole. When money is deposited, the screw turns a fixed number of times for your selected product,
and the nut falls off the end of the screw.
The machine is easily re-loaded with a pre-loaded hex tube filled with nuts - just run the motor backwards.
Sample screws and bolts (to make sure you have the right thread) are mounted on the outside of the machine.
What are you, nuts?
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Could also be used for [half]'s problem - just print out an invoice of what nuts you've selected. [Worldgineer, Sep 28 2005]
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I like it. I usually buy more than I need for the current project, but every once I end up needing something I don't have. Usually that happens around midnight when none of the hardware stores are open. |
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When I read the title, I envisioned one of those cork screw conveyor type vending machines loaded with packages of nuts and bolts instead of chips and cookies. |
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oooooh, i thought i could buy assorted cashews and peanuts....the choice would be amazing and oh so convenient. Would work well in the local pub. |
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See, I like that too. Just not sure how to write that up in an interesting way. The vending machine at my work sells packages of peanuts (yawn). Maybe a bonsai nut tree that's shaken when you insert a quarter? |
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They have to be tightened in relation to each other to provide a locking force. Easy to do on an open screw, but these nuts are fixed in relation to each other by a hex tube. If it'll make you more comfortable then there's a small gap between each nut. |
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I'm waiting to see how the bolt vending machine is going to work... |
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Fixed. Bolts are tricky. You could have a wall of bolts, each screwed in to a hole. An electric screwdriver with interchangable head positions itself at the bolt, and unscrews. Ok, not quite as elegant. |
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Washers instead of coins or tokens from a bill changer machine? |
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I yearn for the old days - when this idea would have been posted on the original. it just kept things simpler! |
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But this is a completely seperate idea. If we had all of the completely seperate ideas in one idea, the 'bakery would be difficult to read. |
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you're nuts but I love you! |
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oh come on, in the old days, blah blah, you would have been berated as an echo. |
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It really isn't the same concept at all, but I'm sure they both read to normal people as "blah blah blah nuts blah blah blah bolts". |
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come on you two! these silly things are purchaseable and come pre-wrapped in bits of plastic.come on |
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Mine has the advantage of being able to be installed outside. [half]'s has the advantage of not having to deal with the annoying plastic bags. Both are real improvements. Or not. But that's why they're here. |
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They also happen to be considerably more expensive when purchased in those packages. Also, the stores that carry only the packages tend to have a limited selection. |
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When you come to the states, we'll help you spend some quality time with hardware. |
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I will leave this now to halfbakers incorporated to make their decision... you nuts! |
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Would you feel better if we substituted "beads and baubles" for "nuts and bolts"? ;-) |
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not really! you endearing pair of plonkers... |
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//beads and baubles// Not a bad idea, really. Have them threaded in long strands, and one is let pass when you insert a quarter. I'd bun it. |
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How did I ever miss that one? I'll have to go check out "Hardware Store". |
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[Later]:
'He said, "Hey, you know that vacant lot
Right beside the gas station? Well, somebody bought it
And on that spot they're gonna build a shop
Where we can go buy bolts and screws"' |
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Ha! That's the exact experience I had as a kid growing up in a small town. Except for they built the hardware store across the street from the gas station. |
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