Music Box Maker - DIY Kit

Machines & Motion Series

Short Product Description

Build a real working music box! With the Music Box Maker – DIY Kit, kids assemble a hand-cranked pin drum and sound comb to create magical melodies. This hands-on project blends engineering, sound science, and creativity—all in one beautiful wooden build.

What’s Inside the Box

• Laser-cut basil-wood panels (body, side plates, gear mounts)

• Metal pin-drum (pre-punched for melody pins)

• Music comb (tuned metal tine plate)

• Crank handle & wooden dowels

• Small screws & fasteners

• Extra melody pins

• Illustrated instruction manual with tune templates

How It Works

Children build the wooden housing, mount the pin drum, and install the tuned comb.
As they turn the crank, the rotating drum’s pins pluck the comb’s metal tines—producing music.
Kids can also arrange their own pattern of pins to compose a unique tune!

What Kids Learn

• Sound & vibration (how plucked tines create musical notes)

• Mechanical timing (gear motion + drum rotation)

• Creative melody design and sequencing

• Problem-solving, fine motor skills, and precision assembly

Perfect For

Ages 8–14, young engineers, music lovers, makerspaces, school STEM labs, and creative hobbyists.