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DIY Toy Wooden Tank
Last winter one of our students who had made practically everything, suggested making a
small wooden tank. It was basically an exercise in woodworking techniques. This is how it evolved… Continue reading
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DIY 4 Wheel Drive Toy Electric Car
This project gives some familiarity with electricity, motors and wiring. It also gets a child thinking about drive methods, gears/pulleys and their ratios, since the wheels are obviously turning much slower than the motor, power to the wheels being geared down in two stages. Another principle is that of friction and how rubber around the wheels results in more traction. All of these principles can be raised for discussion and further investigation if it seems appropriate for the student’s level. Continue reading
Posted in Mechanical, Woodwork
Tagged children's handcraft ideas, DIY wooden toys, woodwork projects
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