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Get new wear out of old hardware with these activities from the tool cupboard by Philip Waters how many people have a tub of old nuts and bolts hidden in some dark and dusty crevice at the back of the garden shed or garage? Furthermore, how many refuse to throw them out because one day they know they will come in useful for something? That day has come!

how many people have a tub of old nuts and bolts hidden in some dark and dusty crevice at the back of the garden shed or garage? Furthermore, how many refuse to throw them out because one day they know they will come in useful for something? That day has come!

Here are some games and activities for children to try using all those assorted nuts and bolts.

Construction

You will need:

* Wide variety of nuts and bolts J Selection of materials (woods, metals and plastics)

* Selection of appropriate tools (spanners, vice, drill)

Nuts and bolts provide a basic but secure method for children to join materials together, particularly wooden, metal or plastic objects.

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