How to Make a Lever

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How to Make a Lever

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In this instructacle, you will learn how to make a lever out of supplies you probably already have at home

Supplies

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You will need:

  • A strip of cardboard
  • 3 paperclips
  • Hot Glue Gun (tape works too)
  • Scissors

Cut the Cardboard

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Cut cardboard in half.

Cut the Cardboard

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Take one half of the cardboard and cut it into thirds.

Glue the Cardboard

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Glue (or tape) the 3 pieces of cardboard into a triangle.

Paperclips

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Unbend all of the paperclips.

Glue the Paperclips

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Glue 2 of the paperclips to each side of the other half of the cardboard.

Attach the Pieces

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On the side of the cardboard, there are tiny holes. Put the paper clip through the hole, then push it through. Do the same thing when attaching it to the triangle.

Your Done!

Congratulations! You made your own lever!