I would like to take this abacus apart and put the beads in groups of five. Does it appear that it will come apart easily? Has anyone tried this?
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I haven't tried but it does seem constructed very well. I don't know that it will be easy, but anything put together can come apart.
1579174
Possibly. It is screwed together with standard Phillips head screws, so as long as there isn't glue as well - it's very sturdy - you may be able to regroup the beads.
1579175
yes, carefully, remove the wires holding the beads and slide the beads out. Best to learn basic math with it.
1579176
Yes, it can easily be accomplished if you are good with woodworking. The frame and rods are all made of wood and you could take it apart and put it back together with no problem.
1579177
I plan to do this same thing! I have one branded "Imaginarium" that is identical to this one.
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Hi. I bought it for my 10-year-old grandson, but he lives in another state. I'll call him and ask him about it.I vaguely remember that he had a hard time solving it. I'll let you know when I find out. My only vague memory is that there is a bead that moves through a maze to the end. But when you get the bead there I don't know how it opens.
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If you use the glue supplied, yes, they will unravel, however if you purchase good old Elmer's glue, it seems to correct this issue. My nieces have been doing this for a few months now and have had only a couple of the beads come undone. Remember, this is a recycling teaching tool NOT a professional jewelry kit.
122221
I would say it depends on the size of the beads. I've had this happened where very small beads mixed with some others, but they were very small.
587023
We have not taken them apart. My husband and his friend assembled them in a short period of time. Sorry that I can't help with taking them apart.
564195
I'm sorry, but I have no idea if that can be done, as I didn't try. The old beads I was replacing had been in so long I didn't want to reuse them.
815304
Sadly,yes do fall apart but not as much one you'd think.I think since putting my hoop together week after being brought it has fallen apart 2-3 times.Both times they pop right back into the tube.Mind you mines isn't taped up with the tale that's in the box.My hoop is just snapped tightly together
1338315
Wow. I have never had any trouble separating the units. Is there any chance that someone glued the two pieces together? (Only answer I can think of)
816508
No it will not fall apart, I bought 3 for Christmas gifts and the are really nice when put togeather, the kids loved them
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It can be taken apart. The main base cannot be taken apart because it's the battery pack. This was a fun and challenging build. I would recommend it for your classroom.
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very easy to disassemble, i put it away in the closet when not in use but it still takes up room. if you look in the picture the pieces break off when the red meets the grey track, so it breaks off into 4 pieces
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I looked it up on YouTube, Generously spread baby powder around the bead part of the rime then just follow the instructions that come with the machine. Any other thoughts, Questions I'd look up on YouTube, it was very helpful watching someone do it.
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Although I have never done it, it looks like it does come off. I just gave it a twist and it started to unscrew from the base.
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I don't think so because they are randomly put in together. I think you're better off purchasing individual shaped beads or the colors. Hope this answered your question
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I can be taken apart but not easily. I have used several times and placed it in a bowl of bleach afterward.
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I had to use quite a bit of force to put base together so I doubt it comes apart easily. I would not recommend trying to disassemble anything more than the loop de loop part
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I bought two, I took them apart and reassembled them so that I have 4 shallow ones on top and two deep ones on the bottom. They take a bit of effort to take apart, but snap back together pretty easily :) hope that helps!