Scru 180

Scru 180

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$25.00
$25.00
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Ready to explore the world of cardboard construction? The Makedo Explore kit is a great place to get started. Includes a handy storage tray for your tools.

Why choose Makedo?

Makedo empowers creativity and imagination, offering a hands-on way for kids and families to engage in eco-friendly, open-ended play. Our tools help develop STEM skills, foster teamwork, and turn everyday cardboard into endless fun.

✔️ Boosts imagination and creativity
✔️ Engaging for all ages

✔️ Promotes collaboration

✔️ Nurtures wellbeing and focus

✔️ Develops fine and gross motor skills

✔️ FUN! FUN! FUN!

Inside your Makedo kit

The Explore Kit includes:

50 pieces


1 x Safe-Saw
1 x Scru-Driver
36 x Scru (connects up to 3 layers)
12 x Scru+ (connects up to 5 layers)
1 x BONUS Mini-Tool


All packed in a handy carry and store toolbox.

Safe (and effective) for little hands.

Makedo tools are specifically engineered for young makers. With rounded edges and easy-to-use designs that ensure safe cardboard construction, our kits are perfect for fostering creativity in a safe, supervised environment.

The Explore Kit is recommended as suitable for ages 5+.    

All Makedo products are independently safety tested to an age grading of 3+ and comply with these international toy standards:

• ASTM F963
• Canada Toys Regulations SOR
• EU REACH / EN71
• AS/NZS 8124


WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts
PRÈCAUTION! Danger d’ètouffement - Petits éléments
PRUDENCIA! Peligro de atragantamiento - Partes pequeñas
VORSICHET! Erstickungsgefahr - Kleine Teile

Safe (and effective) for little hands.

Makedo tools are specifically engineered for young makers. With rounded edges and easy-to-use designs that ensure safe cardboard construction, our kits are perfect for fostering creativity in a safe, supervised environment.

The Explore Kit is recommended as suitable for ages 5+.    

All Makedo products are independently safety tested to an age grading of 3+ and comply with these international toy standards:

• ASTM F963
• Canada Toys Regulations SOR
• EU REACH / EN71
• AS/NZS 8124


WARNING! CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts
PRÈCAUTION! Danger d’ètouffement - Petits éléments
PRUDENCIA! Peligro de atragantamiento - Partes pequeñas
VORSICHET! Erstickungsgefahr - Kleine Teile

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Safe-Saw

Strong enough to cut through cardboard, and safe for small hands. The Safe-Saw's rounded teeth leave paper-cut free edges.

Scru-Driver

The companion tool to the Scru connector. For connecting cardboard quickly and securely. Enables rapid deconstruction of Makedo creations.

Scru

The heart of the Makedo cardboard construction system. Easily and firmly connect layers of cardboard with the Scru. Completely reusable, just a few quick turns and the Scru is released.

Scru+

Connect up to five layers of corrugated cardboard or attach 3d printable Makedo parts such as hinges and angle brackets.

Mini-Tool

Always on hand for extra makers, it’s a Scru-Driver made mini.

      You have questions... we have answers!

      Frequently Asked Questions

      No, we only sell the tools for cardboard construction - to safely cut and connect.


      In the spirit of making do, you need to find the cardboard locally.


      Here are a few ideas for where to find good cardboard:


      - In your home recycling bin
      - At the grocer
      - At the hardware store 
      - Near the loading bay at most supermarkets 
      - From picture framers
      - At bicycle and appliance stores  
      - At second-hand box suppliers 
      - At cardboard recycling plants 
      - From cardboard manufacturers

      The amount of Makedo you need depends on the number of people who will be working with Makedo at any given time and also the scale of what they are working on. As a rough guide we recommend the following: 


      1-2 makers: 1x Explore kit (50 pieces)


      2-5 makers / family group: 1x Discover kit (126 pieces)


      4-8 makers / family + friends: 1x Create kit (260 pieces)


      12-24 makers / classroom: 1x Invent kit (360 pieces)


      Top up your collection:
      Additional packs of Makedo Scru connectors and individual tools are also available from our online store. 

      Anyone over the age of four can Makedo. If you are able to imagine that a cardboard box can be something other than ‘a box', then you have just earned your License to Makedo!


      General recommendations:


      Children aged 4+       can make with the assistance of an adult.
      Children aged 7+ can make independently.
      Children 3 years or younger are not advised to have unsupervised access to Makedo.


      Older siblings, parents, neighbours and friends       are all encouraged to join in too!

      What can you make? What can't you make! 


      With Makedo cardboard construction tools, makers of all ages can join cardboard together quickly, cleanly and easier than ever before.


      To see some of the fantastic ideas for creations from Makedo makers across the globe, head to our Inspiration Hub ⇢

      Makedo strives to support children and adults all over the globe to become 21st century thinkers!


      We believe when people are making and playing freely they are solving problems, exploring new ideas, stretching their imagination, developing new skills, testing their limits, tapping into their instincts, collaborating and innovating.


      These are all good things and we want to foster more of it.

        Why Makedo?

        The awesomeness of Makedo is that we learn by doing; creating, experimenting, failing, thinking, recreating and maybe solving. With Makedo, learners can explore their ideas and hypotheses in an open-ended, hands on way that engenders a deeper understanding of concepts with application to real-life scenarios.

        Fun

        Makedo is a super fun, hands-on making experience that ignites open-ended, immersive play.

        Collaborative

        Makedo experiences bring people together to create memorable moments.

        Sustainable

        Makedo tools are reusable and the making material is upcycled cardboard.

        Educational

        Makedo tools promote imagination, communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.