Constructables

This page features various lab equipment and instructional tools that you can build yourself.

DIY Mechanics Track

 
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Gather Materials.

Purchase aluminum C channel, screws and nuts from your local home improvement store.

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Cut to Size.

Cut and file C channel. Drill holes. Equipment used: saw, file, clamp and drill press.

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Assemble.

Quick assembly means quick lab set up. Use the the dynamics tracks for 1D and 2D kinematics, 1D and 2D collisions and conservation of energy labs!