Hydraulic Claw

Ages 9-16+

$24.95

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Description

Build with hydraulics! Hydraulics are used all over, from airplanes to factories to theme parks. Explore engineering and learn how to build your own hydraulic lifting claw and continue experimenting with bonus design challenges.

Includes illustrated blueprint instructions, materials, and a special-edition Tinker Zine magazine to learn more about amazing hydraulic machines.

Activities:

  • Build a hydraulic assembly
  • Construct a hydraulic claw
  • DIY plastic cup squirter
  • DIY hydraulic-powered puppet
  • DIY hydraulic elevator
  • Hydraulics Design Challenge

Explore:

  • Hydraulic Systems
  • Gases and Liquids
  • Robotics

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