Ugears Marble Run Chain Hoist

What is it about marble runs that makes them so compelling? Kids (and grownups!) can watch marbles decreasing a track, travelling through various challenges, for hours on end.  Marble runs are fascinating, they grab our attention, and yet they're also relaxing. Marble runs and races have actually ended up being an unforeseen YouTube phenomenon, with countless videos acquiring countless views. You choose a marble to watch, to cheer for, you wonder which path it will take, you put yourself in the marble's location, envisioning that you are right there with the glass ball, going on a splendid, unknown journey, with twists and turns and surprises around every corner. The thrill is even higher when you've built the marble run yourself. Now you're not simply passively enjoying a video, you're totally invested since you built a wondrous machine with your own hands.

Presenting the UGears mechanical Marble Run Chain Hoist design—an amazing combination of art and engineering. The Marble Run Chain Hoist is both a gorgeous kinetic sculpture and an intricate toy that teaches as it captivates. This DIY wooden marble run features a chain hoist powered by a hand crank, and a series of tracks, each with its own special and fun barrier or aspect. Turn the manage clockwise to set the machine in movement, and watch as the wooden chain hoist gathers and lifts the marbles to the top of the machine, where a 3-way switch distributes them on various tracks. One marble plunges down a chute with a loop-the-loop at the bottom; the next topples down the various stages of the cascades, while three others are collected in the accumulator then launched down one of three short tracks. All marbles pass through the typical tray or collector before returning to the chain hoist to be raised on their next journey.

The Marble Run Chain Hoist is modular and can be linked to other Marble Run Chain Hoists (2 or 4 designs can be linked, in pairs) using unique ports (consisted of). Attach two mechanical Marble Run Chain Hoist designs together frontally, or connect 4 together, both frontally and laterally, for a tiny system of hoists and runs.

The world's highest rolling ball sculpture, at 72 feet, is the "Energy Machine," located inside the Hong Kong Science Museum. At one foot tall our Ugears wooden marble run may not be the most significant, but we think it's the cutest! Numerous aspects are packed into a compact space in our DIY Marble Run Chain Hoist, keeping you thinking which path your favorite marble will take. As marbles get in the 3-way switch each marble closes a "door" behind it, enabling the next marble to pass even more. The 3rd marble, travelling through the last hole, opens the doors using a lever.

Experience the fulfillment of building your own interesting, 3D puzzle/kinetic sculpture/marble run with your own hands. Whatever you require for this fun DIY task comes right in the box, consisting of pre-cut wooden boards, 10 marbles, wax, and sandpaper (for optimum equipment function). Each Ugears design package, 3D puzzle, or brain teaser features a set of comprehensive, detailed directions in 11 languages. The Marble Run Chain Hoist has 400 pieces, is rated "Medium" level, and has actually an approximated assembly time of 7 hours. As you build this innovative wooden marble run, you will learn about the action and interplay of drive gears and driven gears in equipment sets, the fragile action of counterweights, and be captivated by the mechanics of the 3-way switch and accumulator as they determine the marbles' course.

You and your family will have hours of fun constructing this DIY package together, without the requirement for glue or unique tools. Simply snap the wooden pieces out of their laser pre-cut boards, then snap them together and watch your marble run take shape. Our premium precision laser-cut pieces are made from natural wood composites, have a fantastic smell, and fit together comfortably. If you break a piece during the build, no problem! Ugears designs each included a few spare parts, and if it's a unique piece that's damaged or broken, simply contact our customer support and we will happily send you a replacement part free of charge! Free replacement parts—simply part of Ugears' commitment to customer service.

The fun does not stop with the build. With fixed designs, the finished design frequently gets placed on a high rack collecting dust. Not so with Ugears! Once you finish building this DIY marble run the fun is simply starting! See the wooden puzzle come to life as you crank the hoist to send the marbles on their experiences. For anybody searching for a toy that will give more than 5 minutes of fun, a marble run is certain to record the attention of any kid (or adult!). 

Searching for a unique gift for an office or home? The Marble Run Chain Hoist is an engaging method to relax your mind before going back to the job at hand, whether that's tidying your desk, sending out an email, or preparing yourself for your next zoom call. Everybody enjoys enjoying marbles pass through an intricate machine—it's simply part of human nature! Maybe there are some kids in your life who would be pleased to assist build this design and watch the marbles loop-the-loop, trickle-down a counterweighted waterfall, or take any of several other paths as they work their method to the bottom. The Marble Run Chain Hoist is an enjoyable, special gift concept for practically anybody in your life—for birthdays, vacations, any celebration, or no occasion.

Let the great times roll!

Model Size: 10.6 x 12.0 x 10.6 in
Package size: 14.9 x 6.7 x 1.3 in
Number of parts: 400
Level: Intermediate
Assembly Time: 7 hours
Recommended Age: 14+
Set weight: 1.76 lbs

Manufacturer: UGears