Part 11 Build a Putt PuttPop Pop Steam Boat s8 straw in

Part 11 is Step 8, using a thumbnail to open up the end of the "pocket" a bit, then pinching the end of the long part of a flexible straw and pushing it in. Then the long part of another straw. Push all the way in, but not so hard them split the other end.

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• putt putt
• steam engine
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[dariustheking11]

can you use regular straws



[sciencetoymaker]

@dariustheking11 Do you mean no bend? I started out like that but it's hard not to overfill the boiler with water.

[kellybolin]

instead of an epoxy i used spray on duct tape and it works better since it gives more room to bend while working with the project...yeah who knew they made spray on duct tape!?

[sciencetoymaker]

@kellybolin By far the most common comments involve finding an alternative to epoxy. There are a number of adhesives that would hold the straws in, but does your method seal all the leaks and hold up to the heat? If it does all that--actually works, in other words--you might consider sharing your method via a video response. I've tried to find alternatives, but many good ideas have fallen to the wayside when I actually tested.They leak.

Slater

[30seann]

can you use the glue gun that you said :10 watts?Plz respond

[sciencetoymaker]

@30seann No, that part gets too hot.

Slater

[ezelientjuh1]

Enig enig

[kellybolin]

@sciencetoymaker it works like magic.

[daritonify]

Your instructions are perfect Thank you ;)

Dawid

[sciencetoymaker]

@12shonte Well, there is a pattern. But if you can't print it out the middle is 1" and the side flaps are 1/4" each. And as long as the alumimum

Slater