Steampunk Ideas ?

[Kalleberg]

I've got a double head at at tattoo shop that has been doing pretty good for the past couple years.  They are now moving to a different location with a much more industrial vibe/style.  I've been asked to see if I can come up with something that would add another candy option and make the entire thing, machines & stand, look as steampunk as possible.  They also threw out other terms like retro, vintage or industrial.  I've tried looking for steampunk gumball machines online and it is all non-functional decorative dust collectors.  I figured that I'd better come here to the experts for some crazy and creative ideas... (please- no Carousel machines )

What do you think? Anybody have some interesting ideas ??

Many thanks

[musser]

do you know how to weld or have a friend that does? I have seen bases and poles made fron rebar that might have the right look, use standard machines with black bodies but hammered gray lids and hopper

[Kalleberg]

Unfortunately welding probably isn't an option. I'd be interested in looking at something made out of rebar though.  I think that there used to be pictures on this site of a home made black pipe stand for two low heads and two upper heads.  I haven't found it in the gallery though.  That might have been an option (?) I've got some NW60s with a matte black body but they have chrome lids.  I might have to look into the hammered grey paint to see what it looks like.  What are you referring to as a "hopper"  please pardon my confusion.  I also found some old blue Astro machines that look like old Oak's.  I was wondering if the new Oak parts will work on those old machines (?)  Thanks for the ideas though.

[musser]

Hopper is the part the wheel rides in, 

[BorderJerry]

SSM sent out an email last week showing a new line of "Steampunk" tattoos. Last I looked it still was not up on the website yet, but they can email you a photo of the display.