Pitsco Education Timber Tester is best used for determining the best timbers to use for the most critical members of the bridge or tower, as well as the optimum way to orient the timbers to provide the maximum amount of load-bearing capacity for any structure. The unit is durable, with the main member of the unit constructed of rugged ABS plastic. The testing span is adjustable from 4 to 12 inches, and the scale provides readings from 0 to 7 units of load. We recommend one Timber Tester for every four to six “structural engineers.”
Pitsco Education Timber Cutter is a helpful tool for cutting 1/8" wooden sticks. Recommended for bridge and tower building as well as other model projects. The see-through safety guard limits finger access to the blade.
A single-edged razor blade provides a clean, accurate cut. Miter marks are molded into the base to use as a reference when making angle cuts. Five extra blades are included. Additional replacement blades sold separately.
Pitsco Education Lumberjack Cutter is a safe, precise way to cut your larger balsa wood pieces. Starting with a solid 8" x 14" base of MDF, the Lumberjack features a 12" built-in ruler and angles marked at 10-degree increments from 0 to 90 degrees – handy tools when building a detailed structure project. Metal bars block access to the blade to ensure safety during use. Cuts balsa wood up to 1/8" thick and 3/4" wide.
Replacement blades sold separately. Please see price options below.
Designed to create more precise angles and tighter joints for balsa wood and basswood structures – as well as to deburr axles for dragsters – the Lil’ Termite Sander is a simple device to operate and clean. You and your students will be amazed at the difference the Lil’ Termite Sander makes on the overall strength and precision of structure joints.
To create angles for wood structure pieces, mark the desired angle on the wood piece, place it flat on the sanding table, and push the piece against the sanding disc until it is sanded to the marked line. Or, use the etched miter angles . . .
Building model bridges from balsa or basswood is a great way to get students engaged in technology, science, and engineering principles. This Getting Started package includes materials for 25 students, testing equipment, and curriculum to get your classroom into bridge building.