Engineer a lock box to keep your stuff safe! 
Build the lock, assemble a door that uses gears to keep things inside, and test it out with the included key. Discover how pin tumbler locks work, the history of unpickable locks, and even get inspired to make safes that can be hidden in plain sight.

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Mechanical Lock Box

This was by far the favorite Kiwi project! It took a little patience’s and following directions but they had so much fun making their lock “secret” box! I’m so glad I purchased one for each of the kids. They painted them when they finished building them. They are so proud of them! It was the summer highlight for sure!!! Highly recommend this project!!

This is very well engineered and I use it a lot in my daily lifestyle.

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.

Mechanical Lock Box | KiwiCo

Lights! Camera! Innovation! Engineer an adjustable tabletop tripod that’s the perfect fit for your camera or smartphone. Learn about the science behind snapping shots, discover the dazzling history of daguerreotypes (the first fully functional photographic process), then explore how silicone grease makes your tripod work so smoothly.Then put your tripod to the test by making some movie magic!

Tabletop Tripod

Lights! Camera! Innovation! Engineer an adjustable DIY tabletop tripod that’s the perfect fit for your camera or smartphone.

Tabletop Tripod | KiwiCo

Take your engineering skills to go with a toolbox you build yourself!
Build the compartments, attach the top and sides using hinges and levers, and organize your tools on the pegboards however you want. Explore the history of toolboxes before deep-diving into the science of simple machines. What will you make next?

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This maker station is a solid 10 out of 10.  Best crate so far and we have done maybe 20+

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Think like an engineer and designer as you create useable inventions. 

Maker Station - Take your engineering skills to go with a toolbox you build yourself! 

Tabletop Tripod - Engineer an adjustable tabletop tripod that’s the perfect fit for your camera or smartphone. Learn about the science behind snapping shots, discover the dazzling history of daguerreotypes (the first fully functional photographic process), then explore how silicone grease makes your tripod work so smoothly. 

Mechanical Lock box - Engineer a lock box to keep your stuff safe!

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