Wooden Skee-ball Game
Thanks for checking out our skee-ball machine! Here's some steps to help you make it so you can start playing!
Link to OnShape document: https://cad.onshape.com/documents/9d6d2c257d01d0079d699718/w/dc2c4c5612ae834166f17bf8/e/3b1bbb8f6aee909784af6f30?renderMode=0&uiState=664f7ce6b37a396a3c6119a7
Downloads
Supplies
MDF (1/4 inch)
Plywood (3 mm)
Wood Glue
3D printer
Laser cutter
Access DXF Files
Access the DXF files and import them into a laser software (we used rdworks). One of the files is to be cut in plywood (3 mm) and the other is to be cut in MDF (¼ inch), they are labeled accordingly. The DXF files do not have text on them, so you will be able to add whatever you want for point values, labels, decals, etc.
Access STL Files
Access the STL files for the ramp and the guard (labeled accordingly) to be 3D-Printed.
Assembly
After finishing the cuts and prints, assemble with wood glue by interlocking the wood tabs and their respective holes. You may need to use the CAD model for reference as some of the planks look similar.
Getting a Ball
Find some sort of ball that you can use to play. We used marbles and also some wooden balls we found lying around, so it’s really up to you. It wasn’t designed with a specific ball in mind, although you want to make sure that the ball you use isn’t bigger than the smallest hole. You may also want to add some hooks (as seen in the CAD model) so that a rubber band could be used to shoot the ball down the ramp rather than just rolling it.