incredibly specific question about straws...

[Justin Schmidt]

Hey brains,

We found that the Dunkin' Donuts large straws are the perfect size for having a 1/4" wood dowel move in freely, but not too freely. Other ones we've tried from amazon are either a teeny bit too snug (listed as 1/4" but that's a rough size) or way too loose (smoothie straws).

While "sourcing" Dunks straws here in Massachusetts is easy, I'd like to have a link to share with others... does anyone have a link for a go-to straw that fits a 1/4" dowel jussst right?

Thanks!

Justin Schmidt

Instructor

K-12 Maker | MIT Edgerton Center

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Justin,

I've used these and not had problems. 

Here's the full lesson plan from my website.

Bryan Flaig

UC San Diego, CREATE

CS Curriculum Developer, CS+Elementary

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We roll our own paper straws for that purpose.  Roll a strip of paper around the dowel, or a round pencil is a bit wider.  You can purchase the instruction packet https://www.dazzlingdiscoveries.com/product-page/paper-straws-tubes-brackets-diy-building-sticks-with-connectors ($6) for very easy to follow instructions or try it on your own.  I recommend copy paper or magazine page - these are incredibly sturdy and make a great construction item beyond using it for axles.

Godwyn

Godwyn Morris

Director

Dazzling Discoveries / Skill Mill NYC

On Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 2:17:22 PM UTC-4 just...@mit.edu wrote: