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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q:    How does it work?
A:    A motor turns a shaft.  The shaft is connected to the Penny Wheel. (The Penny Wheel is the wheel with
        the 8 penny holes in it) The Penny Wheel goes round and round clockwise.  The feeder plank holds 80 coins
        and feeds the pennies into the penny holes.  The first hole the penny passes over has a balance mechanism
        and a trap door.  If the penny is copper, it is heavier than zinc and the penny falls through the trap door.
        All the zinc pennies are lighter than copper fall through the second hole.

Q:    What is the longevity of this machine?
        Will it ever need to be serviced or calibrated? 
        if so will I need to send it back or can I do it?
A:    Before purchasing The Penny Miser,  Please understand....
       This is a hands on machine that needs calibration and adjustments.     You don't put pennies in it and walk away.
       The tools needed for calibration and servicing are the same tools needed for Kit Assembly.  See:  (Products and Prices)
       There is a learning curve.   It's built to last and It's adjustments do compensate for wear.  It is a simple machine
       that an owner with a little mechanical knowledge can understand and service.  The Penny Miser is better than 98%
       accurate when adjusted properly.  Problems like pennies jamming at the feeder assembly and the Penny Hole can be 
       eliminated with some patients, observation,  thought, and adjustments.  It's designed to separate all zinc pennies from
       all copper pennies regardless of weather the copper pennies are Memorial, Wheats or Indians. 

Q:    How long does it take to ship?
A:    The parts that make up the Penny Miser's kits and assembled units are hand made and take some time to
       manufacture so it may take as long as two weeks before I can ship your Penny Miser.
       To be safe, allow 3 weeks for delivery. 
       The Money Back Guarantee and Warranty period begin on the day you receive your Penny Miser.

Q:    What method do you use to ship?
A:    I ship via United States Postal Service.  You can choose either (PARCEL POST/standard domestic) or PRIORITY

Q:    Do the Misers all look identical to the pictures?
A:    They all look similar.  They are hand made so each Penny Miser is unique.  
        I also use different types of wood depending on what is available. 

Q:    What kind of warranty does the unit carry?
A:    I give a full 30 day Satisfaction Guarantee.  That's is a full refund less shipping charges.  
       The unit also carries a 90 day Parts & Service Warranty for manufacturing defects.

Q:    Where do the separated pennies go?
A:    The DELUXE model, has two collection boxes inside the unit to collect the pennies.
        Each collection box has an end flap that can be opened and used to re-direct the pennies out
        the back of the machine and over the edge of a table into larger containers. 
        The KIT is open and paper cups or small cardboard boxes can be used to collect the coins.
        The coins can easily be re-directed over the edge of a table into larger containers.

       

                   For more information contact:

JM DANIEL COMPANY
PO BOX 135
Los Angeles, CA 90078

(323) 559-9840

info@jmdaniel.com