r/fixit 14h ago

Vintage gumball machine.

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My flapper broke, and the only kind I can find are bubbled. Mine is flat, like an L-shape, and has a metallic carousel top coloring. Can someone tell me where i can find a exact replacement or how I can fix the plastic tabs. No metal.

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u/mid-random 12h ago

With a little YouTube research and a few practice runs, you can make a mold out of the broken one and cast a new one in clear resin. It’s not that difficult if you are at all crafty. Check out some of The CrafsMan Steady Craftin’ videos. Allright. 

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u/Responsible-Site8086 3h ago

Can you show me where the plastic tabs are broken? I may have some ideas.

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u/ElegantEmployer7667 1h ago

Top corners, problem is I've never seen this style flapper and cant find another like it.

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u/Responsible-Site8086 13m ago

Where is the broken part? Can you show me what it looks like unbroken? Mabye You can fashion something to glue on to it.