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Mechanical Lock Box

Name: Mechanical Lock Box
Brand: KiwiCo
SKU: ELOK-F1826
Price: 39.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

$39.955.0

Learn how a pin tumbler lock works and create a safe for your stuff!
Follow along in the Maker’s Guide for step-by-step instructions to build the lock, assemble the door, and attach the box. Explore the science, engineering, and history behind mechanical lock box design along the way.

Be inspired by other secret safe inventions to go beyond the build and make your own secret safe using items around your home.

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Eureka Crate teaches innovators how to apply principles of science and math to make awesome things you will love to use every day - from an articulated desk lamp to an electric pencil sharpener to a wooden ukulele.

These crates apply science and math principles to the design of everyday items. We provide a blueprint for creative solutions to real-world problems and needs. Engineers, armed with critical thinking and problem-solving skills, gain an appreciation for the design process and take pride in making something with real utility.

From the desk of the product designer:

Behind the design

“We started with a pretty small lock design, close to the size of a door lock. But at that small scale, the lock just didn't feel that satisfying to build, and the tiny pins were difficult to handle. So we sized everything up to make a jumbo-scale lock. This had the added benefit of making it easier to see how the locking mechanism works.”

- KiwiCo Product Designer