Spring is coming, and it's time for the annual toothpick bridge competition. Don't watch your bridges collapse! Instead come to Maxwell Scientific for high-quality materials and adhesives. Maxwell Scientific also provides educational material to teach basic engineering principles and help your students design the best structures. When it comes time to put those bridges to the test, look towards Maxwell Scientific for precision structure testers.
Featured Engineering Products
- Digital Force Gauge: Use this high-tech tool to accurately measure compression
and tension up to 5000 grams. Four AA batteries required.
Price: $399.95
Stock Number: DFG4-412 - Structure Tester: Designed specifically for toothpick bridge competitions,
this tester features a sturdy metal stand with an adjustable bridge span connected to a
load bucket. Loads can be adjusted by adding sand (not included).
Price: $159.95
Stock Number: ST1-003 - Balsa Strips: March Special! Pack of 50 balsa strips (1/8"x1/8"x36") perfect
for bridge competitions.
Price: $10.95
Stock Number: BS40-232 - Basswood Strips: Pack of 50 basswood strips (1/8"x1/8"x24") perfect for bridge
competitions.
Price: $15.95
Stock Number: BS40-232 - Timber Cutter: A useful tool for precision cutting of 1/8" wooden sticks.
The acrylic safety guard prevents finger injury. Miter marks can be used for making angle
cuts. Contains five razor blades.
Price: $19.95
Stock Number: TC24-981 - Bridge Video: A fun and instructional video on the history, theory, and
design of bridges. 28 minutes.
Price: $19.95
Stock Number: VI-322 - Bond Adhesive: Maxwell Scientific's special adhesive is perfect for
toothpick bridge and towers. It dries quickly, providing a rigid bond. Nontoxic.
Price: $5.95
Stock Number: AD10-710 - Modeling Clay: Maxwell Scientific's modeling clay is a smooth, firm clay
with remarkable consistency to retain the shape into which it's molded. Nontoxic and
nonhardening. Comes in five different colors.
Price: $9.95.
Stock Number: MC5-212
Comments From Our Engineering Customers
"Our science olympiad was the most successful one ever, thanks to your toothpick bridge kits. Thank you!" - R. Che. Bridgeport, CA
"I just had to e-mail you to let you know what a big hit the History of Bridges video was with my third grade class. I now have a class of future engineers on my hands." - M. Rockwell. Milwaukee, WI
"Everything said about your products proved to be true. It's made my science class a joy to teach." - O. Sanchez. Seattle, WA