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Scru 180

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
157 Reviews
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Quickly and firmly hold cardboard together.

Top-up your Makedo with this bulk pack of Scru.

The Scru is the cornerstone of the Makedo system. Able to connect up to three layers of corrugated cardboard, it can be used in most situations to quickly and firmly hold your creation together.

Completely reusable, just a few quick turns and the Scru is released.

NOTE: This is not a stand-alone kit. You will need a Scru-Driver or Mini-Tool to use the Scru parts.


Connect more layers with the larger Scru+

Benefits

Benefits

Discover how Makedo unlocks creativity, learning, and fun through eco-friendly cardboard construction.

What

What's Included

See exactly what tools and components are packed into your Makedo kit to help bring children’s creations to life.

Safety

Safety

Designed with kids in mind, Makedo tools are strong, durable, and most importantly, safe for all ages.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping & Returns

Find all the details on shipping, delivery times, and how to return your Makedo product hassle-free.

Smarter by design

Using the Makedo Scru

  • Scru

    The heart of the Makedo cardboard construction system. Easily and firmly connect layers of cardboard with the Scru. Completely reusable, just a few quick turns and the Scru is released.

You have questions... we have answers!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, we only sell the tools for cardboard construction - to safely cut and connect.


    In the spirit of making do, you need to find the cardboard locally.


    Here are a few ideas for where to find good cardboard:


    - In your home recycling bin
    - At the grocer
    - At the hardware store 
    - Near the loading bay at most supermarkets 
    - From picture framers
    - At bicycle and appliance stores  
    - At second-hand box suppliers 
    - At cardboard recycling plants 
    - From cardboard manufacturers

  • The amount of Makedo you need depends on the number of people who will be working with Makedo at any given time and also the scale of what they are working on. As a rough guide we recommend the following: 


    1-2 makers: 1x Explore kit (50 pieces)


    2-5 makers / family group: 1x Discover kit (126 pieces)


    4-8 makers / family + friends: 1x Create kit (260 pieces)


    12-24 makers / classroom: 1x Invent kit (360 pieces)


    Top up your collection:
    Additional packs of Makedo Scru connectors and individual tools are also available from our online store. 

  • Anyone over the age of four can Makedo. If you are able to imagine that a cardboard box can be something other than ‘a box', then you have just earned your License to Makedo!


    General recommendations:


    Children aged 4+ 
    can make with the assistance of an adult.
    Children aged 7+ can make independently.
    Children 3 years or younger are not advised to have unsupervised access to Makedo.


    Older siblings, parents, neighbours and friends
     are all encouraged to join in too!

  • What can you make? What can't you make! 


    With Makedo cardboard construction tools, makers of all ages can join cardboard together quickly, cleanly and easier than ever before.


    To see some of the fantastic ideas for creations from Makedo makers across the globe, head to our Inspiration HUB.

  • Makedo strives to support children and adults all over the globe to become 21st century thinkers!


    We believe when people are making and playing freely they are solving problems, exploring new ideas, stretching their imagination, developing new skills, testing their limits, tapping into their instincts, collaborating and innovating.


    These are all good things and we want to foster more of it.

From our community

Why Makedo?

The awesomeness of Makedo is that we learn by doing; creating, experimenting, failing, thinking, recreating and maybe solving. With Makedo, learners can explore their ideas and hypotheses in an open-ended, hands on way that engenders a deeper understanding of concepts with application to real-life scenarios.

  • Fun

    Makedo is a super fun, hands-on making experience that ignites open-ended, immersive play.

  • Collaborative

    Makedo experiences bring people together to create memorable moments.

  • Sustainable

    Makedo tools are reusable and the making material is upcycled cardboard.

  • Educational

    Makedo tools promote imagination, communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

  • Safe

    Makedo tools are custom designed to be safe and easy to use (global safety standards tested to age 3+).

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 157 reviews
157 reviews
  • Ashley E O.
    Verified Buyer
    I'm... A Parent, An Educator
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Imaginative play, Making process, Problem-solving
    3 weeks ago
    I'm... A Parent, An Educator
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Imaginative play, Making process, Problem-solving
    Scru Combo 160
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    Scru Combo 160
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Scru set

    I was right to order these extra screws so our fun was not limited. My kids are loving building projects.

  • Tia H.
    Verified Buyer
    I'm... A Parent, An Educator
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Making process, Imaginative play, Problem-solving, Fun fun fun, Collaboration
    4 weeks ago
    I'm... A Parent, An Educator
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Making process, Imaginative play, Problem-solving, Fun fun fun, Collaboration
    Scru Combo 160
    Reviewing
    Scru Combo 160
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Incredibly Intelligent Design

    My boys haven’t stopped playing with these tools and kit since we got them 3 days ago. They haven’t been on electronics - they have knocked on every neighbors door for more cardboard- and enlisted many of the neighborhood kids to help!

  • Thomas Michael C.
    Verified Buyer
    I'm... A Parent
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Making process, Imaginative play, Fun fun fun, Collaboration , Problem-solving
    1 month ago
    I'm... A Parent
    Bought For My family
    What was the most exciting part of the experience? Making process, Imaginative play, Fun fun fun, Collaboration , Problem-solving
    Scru+ 120
    Reviewing
    Scru+ 120
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    More Fastening Fun

    My daughter received this load of scru+s after the discovery kit arrived. This was a needed and welcome addition to our cardboard creativity!

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