Hoists illustrate the ultimate mechanics - lifting heavy loads with ease. You can experience this ancient technique through play with our Block & Tackle Kit. Loose wheels and double wheels lead to the simple and more complicated blocks & tackles. Almost everybody has seen pulleys, but only few know how it actually works. With this Blocks and Tackle Kit different pulleys can be assembled and tested.
Bridge building has always been exciting. Many types of bridges have been invented and further developed, and many bridges have collapsed. A bridge builder has to take many forces into account if he wants to build a stable bridge. The different materials and techniques in the experiment kit make it possible to experience the advantages and disadvantages of the individual types of bridges, while the instruction booklet with short excursions through the history of bridge building not only encourages the construction of bridge models, but also the building of simple bridges over a ditch or str
Cog wheels are fascinating - they allow the transmuting of speed from fast to slow.
The principles of gears and chronometers are also covered. The wooden gears can be assembled into many different gears, screws and wrenches are included.
