Creativity meets technology: 3 DIY ideas for tinkerers

1. build a marble run - technology to marvel at

With wood, rails and clever mechanisms, you can create a modular marble run that teaches technology in a fun way and requires manual dexterity.

Tip: Build the track so that it can be extended - ideal for crafting together with the family!

2. make your own pendulum clock - DIY precision

Gear wheels, pendulum, escapement: Building a mechanical pendulum clock is a challenging project - and a real eye-catcher for your home.

Extra: A functioning timepiece gives the project that certain something.

3. tool holder - organisation that fits

A home-made tool holder brings organisation and style to your workshop. Whether with magnetic strips, perforated panels or drawers - you can customise it to suit your needs.

Advantage: Everything within easy reach and perfectly organised.

Conclusion: Technology and creativity go hand in hand here.

You can of course find the right materials and tools in our shop!

Franzis: build your own marble run

Build your own marble run - with this 143-part kit, prospective engineers can build their own marble run. The pre-cut and numbered parts made of sturdy cardboard can be easily ripped out and assembled step by step. Thanks to a simple plug-in system, no additional tools are required for assembly. Once the track has been assembled, a race can be started on the track's neon-colored acceleration tracks with the help of the ball lift. Endless fun is guaranteed as the balls spin, fall down steps and zoom around the spinning cone before reaching the finish. The assembled ball track is an impressive 50 cm high and the designers will be proud to show it off! Total size of the constructed ball track: 43 x 30 x 52 cm. Scope of delivery: marble run with 143 cardboard parts, marbles, assembly instructions. Age: 10+

€36.99*

Wooden City: Marble Run

With this fascinating 3D marble run from Wooden City, 3D inventors can immerse themselves in the world of mechanical engineering and construction. The set creates fascinating effects with steep descents, sharp curves and a funnel track. A hand-operated elevator ensures continuous operation - the shot metal balls pass all obstacles on different tracks and climb back up. Includes 12 metal balls that move in sequence. Kinetic 3D wooden model with function - made of sustainably grown birch wood, assembly without any glue Age: 14+ Number of parts: 259 Construction time: Approx. 5 hours Model size: W27.8 x H19.6 x D16.5 cm Packing size: W24 x H17.5 x D2.8 cm

€49.99*

Pendulum spring with metal fastening pin/op distance: 13mm - l: 18.0mm - b: 8mm

or wall and mantel clocks and regulators. Spring steel blades with german silver ends. blade thickness 0,05 mm. 3 pcs./pack. Width and length dimensions are approximate to 0.5 mm. Width = Total width of end piece Length = Effective length, i.e., from hole center to cross pin center. Pin length 6.8mm

€48.99*

Pendulum lenses for black forest blocks wood brass mantled Ø: 70 35g

For Black Forest clocks, Ø 70 mm. Embossed brass front with wooden central, not polished.

€24.99*

Regulator movement Hermle 141-041, 14 days, pendulum 55cm, stroke on coil gong

€340.99*