Materials


Item Location Estimated
Price
Additional Info
Base(Board) Hardware Store 50¢ You can probably find a peice at a local construction area.
Magnet Electronics Store 50¢ Get a circular one with a hole in the middle.
Battery(9v) Anywhere $1.25 Make sure its a nine volt battery.
Alarm/Buzzer Electronics Store $2.50 Make sure its a nine volt buzzer/alarm.
Thin Wire Electronics Store $2.00 Make sure that its non-insulated, thin and loose so the magnet can hang from it freely.
Insulated Wire Electronics Store $2.00 Make sure its insulated.
Clothes Hanger Closet Free You need two. Make sure they're metal clothes hangers.
Tape Hardware Store $1.00 Any other bonding material will work.
Sand Paper Hardware Store 50¢ Make sure its fine sand paper.
Pliers Hardware Store $1.50 Your neighbor should let you borrow a pair if you don't want to buy them.
Wire Cutters Hardware Store $1.50 A good pair of scissors and strong hands will work.

*Note: In order to get a better idea of the materials needed, you might want to take a look at the construction page.


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