Building a Candy Dispenser Slide

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of constructing a candy machine slide. It covers the preparation of materials, including cutting and gluing components, drilling holes, and assembling the slide. The tutorial emphasizes precise measurements and the use of specific tools like a drill press and miter box. It concludes with final assembly steps and encourages viewers to complete the project independently.

What is the purpose of the stops on the bottom of the candy machine slide?

• To help the slide move faster

• To add weight to the slide

• To make the slide look better

• To prevent the slide from flying in or out

Why is it important to rub the glue on the entire surface when gluing the pieces together?

• To make the pieces look shiny

• To make the glue dry faster

• To prevent the glue from evaporating

• To ensure the pieces stick together properly

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What are the dimensions of the slide that need to be cut?

• 8 inches by 2.5 inches

• 9 inches by 2 inches

• 7 inches by 3 inches

• 8.5 inches by 2.25 inches

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

How far back should the hole be drilled from the end of the slide?

• 2 inches

• 3 inches

• 2 and 1/8 inches

• 1 and 1/2 inches

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

What tool is recommended for finding the center of the slide?

• Chisel

• Screwdriver

• Speed square

• Hammer

What is the length of the small dowels that need to be cut?

• 2.5 inches

• 1.5 inches

• 2 inches

• 1 inch

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CCSS.2.MD.B.5

What is the length of the large dowel that needs to be cut?

• 1.25 inches

• 2 inches

• 1 inch

• 1.5 inches

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

What should you do to avoid the disc getting jammed in the hole saw?

• Use a different drill bit

• Stop cutting as soon as the centering bit sticks out

• Apply more pressure while cutting

• Cut as fast as possible

What is the purpose of rounding off the pegs?

• To make them fit smoothly into the holes

• To make them look shiny

• To reduce their weight

• To make them easier to paint

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should be done after drilling the holes and cutting the pegs?

• Paint the pieces

• Store the pieces for later use

• Glue the pieces together

• Sand and clean up the pieces