Ugears Marble Run Chain Hoist

What is it about marble runs that makes them so engaging? Kids (and grownups!) can watch marbles decreasing a track, travelling through different barriers, for hours on end.  Marble runs are interesting, they get our attention, and yet they're also unwinding. Marble runs and races have actually become an unanticipated YouTube phenomenon, with thousands of videos racking up millions of views. You select a marble to watch, to cheer for, you wonder which path it will take, you put yourself in the marble's place, imagining that you are right there with the glass ball, going on a marvelous, unknown journey, with twists and turns and surprises around every corner. The adventure is even greater when you have actually developed the marble run yourself. Now you're not just passively watching a video, you're totally invested since you developed a marvelous maker with your own hands.

Presenting the UGears mechanical Marble Run Chain Hoist design—an interesting mix of art and engineering. The Marble Run Chain Hoist is both a beautiful kinetic sculpture and an intricate toy that teaches as it amuses. This DIY wood marble run features a chain hoist powered by a hand crank, and a series of tracks, each with its own unique and fun obstacle or element. Turn the deal with clockwise to set the maker in movement, and watch as the wood chain hoist collects and lifts the marbles to the top of the maker, where a 3-way switch distributes them on different tracks. One marble plunges down a chute with a loop-the-loop at the bottom; the next tumbles down the different stages of the cascades, while three others are gathered in the accumulator then released down one of three short tracks. All marbles pass through the typical tray or collector prior to 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 sets) using special adapters (consisted of). Connect two mechanical Marble Run Chain Hoist designs together frontally, or connect four together, both frontally and laterally, for a mini 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 wood marble run may not be the most significant, but we think it's the prettiest! Several components are loaded into a compact area in our DIY Marble Run Chain Hoist, keeping you guessing which path your preferred marble will take. As marbles get in the 3-way switch each marble closes a "door" behind it, enabling the next marble to pass further. 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 need for this fun DIY project comes right in package, consisting of pre-cut wood boards, 10 marbles, wax, and sandpaper (for ideal gear function). Each Ugears design package, 3D puzzle, or brain teaser comes with a set of comprehensive, detailed guidelines in 11 languages. The Marble Run Chain Hoist has 400 pieces, is ranked "Medium" level, and has an estimated assembly time of 7 hours. As you build this ingenious wood marble run, you will find out about the action and interplay of drive equipments and driven equipments in gear sets, the fragile action of counterweights, and be intrigued by the mechanics of the 3-way switch and accumulator as they identify the marbles' course.

You and your household will have hours of fun building this DIY package together, without the need for glue or special tools. Simply snap the wood pieces out of their laser pre-cut boards, then snap them together and watch your marble run take shape. Our top quality accuracy laser-cut pieces are made from natural wood composites, have a fantastic odor, and fit together comfortably. If you break a piece during the build, no issue! Ugears designs each included a few spare parts, and if it's a unique piece that's harmed or broken, just contact our customer service and we will gladly send you a replacement part totally free of charge! Free replacement parts—just part of Ugears' commitment to client service.

The fun doesn't stop with the build. With static designs, the finished design frequently gets placed on a high rack collecting dust. Not so with Ugears! Once you complete building this DIY marble run the fun is just beginning! See the wood puzzle come to life as you crank the hoist to send out the marbles on their experiences. For anybody searching for a toy that will provide more than 5 minutes of fun, a marble run is specific to record the attention of any child (or adult!). 

Searching for a unique gift for a home or office? The Marble Run Chain Hoist is an appealing way to unwind your mind prior to returning to the task at hand, whether that's cleaning your desk, sending an e-mail, or getting ready for your next zoom call. Everyone takes pleasure in watching marbles pass through an intricate maker—it's just part of human nature! Possibly there are some children in your life who would be happy to assist build this design and watch the marbles loop-the-loop, trickle-down a counterweighted waterfall, or take any of several other courses as they work their way to the bottom. The Marble Run Chain Hoist is a fun, unique gift idea for practically anybody in your life—for birthdays, holidays, any event, 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
Suggested Age: 14+
Package weight: 1.76 lbs

Producer: UGears