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What could my 8 year old son build?

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We have already made birdhouses and birdfeeders, little cars you paint and things like that. I'm looking for something more unique and challenging that we can create together. His favorite show is "How it's Made" and he desperately wants to make something exciting like he sees in the show. Obviously we don't have a factory on hand, but there has to be something different we could try. I'm fresh out of ideas so any help or links to websites would be appreciated. Thanks!

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make a minibike or a go kart
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A small push cart would be great and practical, he would enjoy knowing he built something that he can use like a grown up.

My son is 6 and were starting on a 6 hp go-kart, a 2 seater so we can both enjoy it till hes big enough to drive.
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What about a working clock? You could find the numbers or roman numerals at a hobby store and the wood peices. You could probably find a clock motor there too and just make it battery operated. It's simple, but fun and it can look very nice. My brother made my mom one for mothers day when we were younger.
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My kids absolutely love building with Legos, and there is no limit to what you can make with them.
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On that clock idea, there are wood pieces at walmart cut in an oval shape...he could paint/decorate it special for you and you could get a spray glaze to protect it...then add on the numbers.  I really liked that idea!  good one!

Do you have a squirrel feeder?  If he liked making the bird houses/feeders, this is something else.  OR, he could make some of these already made projects ahead of time for christmas (grandparents, aunts/uncles, teachers...?)

There are several sets you can buy that have working parts and you can create the item yourself...check a toy store or walmart.  Is there a computer game that allows you to create your own design?

Sounds like you have a little designer on your hands!!
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Have you checked out an Erector set? There are lots of different kinds and prices.
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