I just thought I would share some information as I work with acrylic quite often as a fish breeder; Silicone won’t actually bond to acrylic, only glass… If you tried to use silicone to affix an acrylic plate to a glass plate the silicone will bond to the glass and completely peel free from the acrylic. The better option is to use an acrylic cement, such as Weld-On 4. Weld on is not a glue, but rather a chemical fusion between the two pieces of acrylic, very much similar to how welding works, hence the name. Once the Weld-On cures it’s as if you are working with a single piece of acrylic, the joint will literally disappear. Also, I should note that Weld-On is the company name, but the 4 has to do with the viscosity of the Weld-On chemical. Weld-On 4 is almost as thin as water, it is designed to be used on two perfectly smooth surfaces; however, if you’re working with a bit of a rougher cut (say from hand cutting the pieces) you can utilize Weld-On 14, which is closer to the viscosity of syrup… The thick material is better at filling in any gaps or imperfections that resulted from the cutting process. I just thought I would share this information as it took me a bit of trial and error to find the best methodology for fusing two pieces of acrylic together, and if I can share that information and keep someone from falling into the same pitfalls that I did then it was worth speaking up. Thanks for the fantastic video, your projects are always a blast; fantastic fusion of creativity, functionality and artistic expression.

Response to comments about using airpumps (or vacuum pumps): 10:15 Yes, that's clearly possible as most other videos with soda dispensers does that. I wanted to try something different and see if it would work with a super affordable submersible pump. The benefits are only a lower cost, and usually a higher flow rate. I also wanted to have containers that I could put ice in to keep drinks cool, and this method made that very easy. But for carbonated drinks a vacuum pump is better as it wont remove as much carbonation, so if you want to replicate the build using that type of pump you shouldn't have to change much! EDIT: About the pumps being food grade; that's definitely some valid critisism. Before using it on the regular I changed the pumps into some food grade vacuum pumps (= even more flat soda, unfortunately, but I don't use it much for soda) that are linked in the description now too. They work just as well with this whole setup, just had to place the tubes a bit differently with the in- and outtake on the pump.

Omggg the difference between 3 years ago and now is so cool to see your sooooo much more comfortable with the camera now 🤓🤓 love you 😊🥰

Me: -what is your favorite DIY material? This channel: -LED striiiiiiiiiiips!!!!!!!!!!

Wow! I love this channel and Martina from 4 years ago! A totally different person today! I learn something from every one of your videos! Thanks so much for being here!

Love it!!!

It would be a lot more attractive if you put LED lights on the label panels. But all in all, it is awesome!

I really like how that turned out and you choice of plywood with a veneer it looks good and keeps cost down. This would be cool for parties or bbq’s. I have a idea for a upcoming project, you should try and make a wireless charging station, there’s plenty on the market but I think it would be cool to make one myself

Your skills and imagination never cease to amaze me, Martina. As someone who was responsible for routine maintenance of a machine like this one, I was quite pleased with your design decisions.

Or you could use compressed air to put air into the container, pushing the liquid out. That way you would only need one compressor (You can redirect the flow of air fairly easily), and the soda would not loose that much carbonation.

I love your design! I made one with a group that used positive air pressure with a manifold valve system. This air pressure forced liquid out of another line for dispensing. We used a plc for more of an automation style. We also had an ice dispenser using a small cylinder. Thanks for sharing your design!!!

yeah this is cool I know I wouldn't have put the pumps​ in the Reservoir I thank a dip tube would have done just as good but it work well super Kool now that cooler that you built could be adapted to this dispenser so you could have chilled/ cooled drinks thank you for sharing cool ideas

this was the very first video I watched from you! 2 years later your ideas are awesome and youre going stong! Its awesome to see everything that you do 💜

awesome vid and idea! I finally finished my headphone stand inspired by one of your videos. Thanks)

You did a great and looks really nice. I always dreamed of having one of these in my house as a child and now I see it possible to do it on a budget. I personally would stick with 2 liter soda bottles (chilled before) and different pumps. But the aesthetics are great! I would have the ultimate bar setup with one of these

The most deserved subscription in a long time. Thanks for all the great videos and tips.

Just came across your channel yesterday and I am loving these projects, would suggest maybe putting an opaque piece of plastic behind the signs to light them up if it is used in the dark, maybe add a switch to each to say if they are empty... or just to turn them off to save power in the daylight

You guys are awesome. These are legitimately interesting projects, I'm hooked.

Really wish I had the skills to make stuff like this, so awesome!

Made one but for alchol

Really cool idea. Nice job. I really like the LED's.

This is... Amazing! I should do something similar just so I have the best desk setup ever!

Really nice design, I'm always amazed at your ingenuity. A few suggestions I'd make would be to lengthen the back, change the style of container to retangular tubs to maximize space, add a fill tube to the container so you can fill it relatively easy, add a cap to that tube to make it airtight, for the dispensing tubes, add an electronic shutoff valve to the tube so that it doesn't drip as much when you're done filling your glass. Also, you could incorporate your 'mini-fridge' into the drink compartment to keep it cooler a little longer, and while you're at it, you could make a separate compartment in the drink containers for the ice so that it doesn't melt and dilute the high-fructose corn syrup deliciousness of your beverage

Yes this is super cool. I wish I had your skills to create things. Awesome job.

awesome build that veneer came out nice with that finishing oil!

So impressive! Very well done. I'm excited to do it now :) thank you for sharing your awesomeness with us all!

You're so talented, you make me feel almost inadequate, but somehow in a good way? Like, what?

If you ever redo this machine, have a look at home brewing equipment. I would recommend that you use a sodastream co2 cartridge with a pressure regulator, and then an on/off valve at each lid. This way you will use the pressure from the co2 to push out the soda. And the co2 will also make sure your soda stays carbonated to the last drop.

nice jag ska göra en själv. tack för att du gjorde det tråkiga jobbet åt mig.

what a great simple project! well done!

this is a very ingenious project, I love it because I have always wanted my own soda dispenser. but the prices to buy one already made plus the Syrup and the co2 is cost prohibitive. so now I can build my own Thanx :)

That's so cool! I think I'll try something like this.

I stumbled upon your channel, and i have to say. Wow! This looks so cool!

Good to see great videos with proper PPE. Really enjoyed thanks, you’ve got another sub.

I love how it looks great design the only thing i would change is mount the pump on top of the lid and run a tube in to the containers cause im just a little iffy about the wire's being in the soda but the hold thing looks great 👍

So awesome. Love the channel and your ink!

Wow! So much more relaxed. This is great video just the way it is. 😊

This is such a cool video love it

Wow thank you for making this video. I am in a construction class in my school and I decided to follow your steps and make the soda machine. I started 7 weeks ago and I finally finished today, everyone thinks it’s so sick. Thank you

This is so awesome! What a great project :D

Wow!! Great project and result, like always. Congrats!! :) I wanna ask too if can be healthy that the pumps are in the recipients with the liquids. Thanks!

Neat build! Sharing on The Awesomer.

Didn't follow this channel about that time but it will be fun to see a updated version of this video now and just see your self comparing the two videos

Brilliant. Well done.

this is so much work. I can't imagine anyone ever making this in this way, so its weird that so many people are talking as if they would make it themselves haha.

Excellent! Thanks for sharing!

Would you please do a video how you draw up plans, how you use your notebook?

I was watching videos on this channel from 2020-2021 so when I've watched this vid that was uploaded 3yrs ago..... I was shocked about martinas hair... I was so used to the colorful hair of hers... Seeing it natural was a first for me! Love their contents

Are those pumps really food safe? And the electric wiring? You really don’t want to mix pvc particles in your drinks 😱

😱 that was really cool! 🥂

This is awesome.🖤

:o you should make a hovering drink holder with magnets

the sketches are so pretty

Love that this popped up in recommended!

i love that wood grain look it reminds me of once upon a time!!!

This is really awesome I'm going to try this out with my kids

Do a shop tour What tools do you have/recommend

I think you should have put some kind of disconnects for the pump leads so you could disconnect the pumps for cleaning. Also maybe moved the tubes out farther so you could let them drain easier when the switch was released. Otherwise, awesome build!

Amazing result! looks really cool:) just watch out for the materials coming in contact with the soda. The pump and cables might not be made for beverages and the mostly acidic Softdrinks could solve some unwanted chemicals or lubrication oil.

really thank you!! it is great project!

Now all we have to do is combine this project and the desk refrigerator, and you have the perfect drink dispenser =)

Nice work!

Wow love this ..its awesome

Impressed! Thumbs up. Stay creative.

There are other forms of plywood that can be used for the case. In the United States, where i live, many companies that produce cabinets use lumber-core plywood. It is a series of planks about 12.7mm thick with wood veneer on both faces of the lumber. It might be possible to use that for some sort of project, but this is only a suggestion.

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amazing work! keep it up! :)

Nice work. I'd probably expand the rear area, add foam insulation and use a peltier cooling module to keep the drinks cool rather than using ice.

Love it!!

This is so cool!!

Brillant, thanks for this video

This is interesting. I like the design, especially for non-carbonated drinks. I'd probably go with forced air, rather than a vacuum pump. You can get sealed carbon dioxide canisters instead of running room air; regardless of Carbon dioxide or regular room air, carbonation increases with partial pressure.

Really impressive build. I would prefer this in a soda bottle with an air pump. If you made the back portion just a little bit larger you could waterproof it, then insulate it with some foam. put the bottles in and then dump ice around them, essentially a cooler.

cool idea and awesome build.

I can't figure out why anyone would make a drink dispenser out of cardboard, unless it's a mockup. Great drink dispenser, great job. And I liked getting a look at your idea? Book. Thank you!!

you could easily add a bar cooler motor to keep the soda in the back to around 60 degs

You could also make it so you can insert the bottles upside down above the taps. That way you don't need a pump, only a switch to start/stop the liquid from flowing.

Very Good !!

Love the video, will be making one just like this. I'll use izolon to keep it cool. My only question is about the power source, you didn't really show it in the video. How do you connect it from the outlet to the pumps?

Awesome video will definitely build one

Wow that’s Awesome

I enjoyed the video and the idea is great. I look forward to you developing your techniques. Assume you are limited with tools. A table saw would have been a big help in this one.

I haven't worked with wood like this before but I like it 😂🤣

Wao me encanto. Queda super. Me gustaria intentarlo pero trataria poder hacerle sistema de enfriamiento con placas peltier

This is so cool! I wish I had the tools to attempt something like this. How much do the tools cost?

You should put light also in the labels so that they can see the labels when it's dark

Love it

THIS IS SOOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!

I like it it's cool

I would suggest looking into non melting ice alternatives that wouldn’t water down the drinks.

Now thats brilliant that is.

You should add a bucket system under the bottle to add ice to keep your stuff cold

I love this channel. I'm one of those people who would rather make something instead of buying something. As for your containers, I think fastening the pumps to the top of the containers and running a tube from the pump into the bottom of the container might have been better. No electrics in the fluid (always a good idea) and the pump takes up room in the container that could hold more drink.

Pretty darn cool 😎

Amazing!

You should have used a bigger square plastic container/tub in which to put the 4 "bottles" so you can put ice outside the 4 bottles and keep the drinks cold without diluting them. Even so you can throw some ice bags in there and just pray the bags dont have holes/cuts in them.

Do you sell these?

You guys are _so_ cool! :)

Nerd do throw the best parties!

You are a good teacher!