Rubber Band Powered Car Polystyrene Bowl

2,133 views · Published 30 November 2014 · 3:38 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: GrandadIsAnOldMan · 2014 · Science & Technology

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Andrew Carlino asked "can u make a car out of a 2 feet long string a rubber band a stirofome bowl and 2 wooden wheels and a axle please" so here we are.

Main components
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Styrofoam bowl
2 Wooden wheels and an axle
Rubber band
2 ft length of string

Main Tools
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Sharp knife
Bradawl

Filmed using FujiFilm FinePix S4800
Edited using Serif MoviePlus Starter Edition

Some help files
Making the CD wheels https://youtu.be/ZRrjBuWfmrM
CD Wheels with Cardboard Hubs https://youtu.be/Js1rtn2IGTE
Putting rubber tyres on CDs https://youtu.be/ZnuPnveCbxs
Connecting rubber bands https://youtu.be/EbYuhdwknbs
Connecting the band to the axle https://youtu.be/0wPYxloUFJQ

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