Here’s a quick project to cut out on the scroll saw. Scroll saws are small, cheap, versatile tools that can cut through all sorts of thin materials, such as plastics, wood, plywood and cardboard. They have a very, very low risk factor for younger makers too. If you don’t have access to a scroll saw,Continue reading “Home #Makerspace: Paper Airplane Launcher”
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Home #Makerspace: DIY Drain Pipe Regatta (or Rain Gutter Regatta)
On a hot summer day, nothing beats a cool, breezy scientific adventure. The Drain Pipe Regatta is a great investment for a classroom or backyard exploring space, as it helps teach the basics of fluid dynamics, buoyancy, motion and transfer of power. Connections to the great sailing ages in history, from the Polynesians exploring theContinue reading “Home #Makerspace: DIY Drain Pipe Regatta (or Rain Gutter Regatta)”
Home #Makerspace: Slingshot #Scouting Project
Make a sling shot in today’s Home #Makerspace How-To article
Home #Makerspace: Build a Pinewood Derby Car With #YoungMakers
Every winter, millions of families prepare for serious bonding time at kitchen tables, in garages and in workshops across the country. We enter with dreams of speed, beauty and glory. With a little luck and skill, we leave with pride, joy and a completed Pinewood Derby Car.
This guide will show you how to support and help your young maker design, make and race their derby car.
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