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1M10.1 Pile Driver

[Setup Time: 10 Min.] [Current Condition: OK- would like to take it apart for an upgrade]

Info

Drive a nail into a block of wood by releasing a weight that falls along a track.

Parts List

Pile Driver by Front Wall, behind D. Thermo

Block of Wood by Front Wall, behind D. Thermo

Hammer in A. Mechanics, 1B

Nails by Front Wall, behind D. Thermo

Relevant Simulation

Demo Example:

Other Information

Pile Driver
Pile Driver with Soda Cans

Real-Life Examples

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More Advanced Reading

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