Wood Rubber Band Car Designs

These are recycled paper staws.

Wood rubber band car designs. Kids love building things that move. Loop the loose end of the rubber band over the catch. When the rubber band unwinds and the axle spins it transforms the potential stored energy into kinetic energy or motion. Rubber bands can inflict pain if mishandled.

Our rubber band racecar kit comes with everything you need to build a rubber band car. 2 straws this will be the frame of the car. I ll include affiliate links to find what you need on amazon as well. Wind the rubber band around the axle.

Other designs of rubber band cars instead of cardboard the cars can use a variety of lightweight materials for the chassis such as lego balsa wood light plastic container cereal box or foam board. Plus it s even more fun if you can make a car go without just pushing it or by adding an expensive motor. I have also used a paper clip. 4 toothpicks or wooden skewers.

Build a rubber band car what you need. Adult supervision is recommended for children under 10. The energy generated from the rubber band snapping back into shape is enough to power this small car. Here are the items needed for your diy race car and the step by step directions for making a diy rubber band racer.

When you turn the axle on the car you are giving the rubber band potential energy which is stored energy. Legos cardboard and other household items are used.