{"id":517,"date":"2016-10-28T22:20:50","date_gmt":"2016-10-29T03:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/?p=517"},"modified":"2016-12-10T07:25:17","modified_gmt":"2016-12-10T13:25:17","slug":"pathfinders-hydraulic-machines-product-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/pathfinders-hydraulic-machines-product-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines &#8211; Product Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines Product Information<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Description:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2goNbk4\">Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines 4-in-1 set<\/a>\u00a0(<em>Editor&#8217;s Note:\u00a0<\/em>product links are affiliate links which add no cost to the consumer; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/amazon-affiliate-disclosure\/\">please read here<\/a> for more info)\u00a0has parts and instructions for building 4 different models: mini scissor lift, mini cherry picker, mini platform lifter, and mini excavator.<\/p>\n<p>Functionally, the machine models mimic their real-life counterparts. Rather than batteries, each kit uses water as its power source. Pathfinders&#8217; goal is to inspire kids to craft their own designs while learning about levers and linkages.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4568-1.jpg\" alt=\"Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines 4-in-1 Kit: Back of Box\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4568-1.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4568-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Contents:<\/h4>\n<p>The Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines set includes the 4 kits, each bagged separately; as well as an instruction booklet to guide users through each kit.<\/p>\n<p>What you can&#8217;t see easily in the pictures below is the inclusion of all necessary materials: wood, glue, sandpaper, syringes, and tubes. You just need to supply water!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_529\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-529\" style=\"width: 720px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4557.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-529 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4557.jpg\" alt=\"Patfhinders Hydraulic Machines Contents (4 kits in individual bags)\" width=\"720\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4557.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/IMG_4557-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-529\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Patfhinders Hydraulic Machines Contents (4 kits in individual bags)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_520\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-520\" style=\"width: 391px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2goNbk4\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-520 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice.png\" width=\"391\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice.png 391w, https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/CheckAmazonCurrentPrice-300x40.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 391px) 100vw, 391px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-520\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This is an affiliate link. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learningtostem.com\/amazon-affiliate-disclosure\/\">Click here for more information.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Recommended Ages:\u00a0<\/strong>8 years or older<\/p>\n<p><strong>MSRP: <\/strong>$35.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines Review:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Pros<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>This well-rated wooden\u00a0building set (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Pathfinders-Hydraulic-Machines-Platform-Excavator\/dp\/B00192MFDS#customerReviews\">check Amazon reviews<\/a>) can even be enjoyed by children under the recommended age with adult supervision. <strong>Children 10 years or older will most likely be able to construct<\/strong> the set independently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Simplicity!<\/strong> Some may consider a simple modeling kit as a negative, but we find that the simplicity makes it easy for children to both build and learn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Unlike some building kits, this one is designed to be enjoyed even after construction. The machines are fully functional and your little builder(s) can enjoy testing hydraulics long after they have been built.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cons<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>The only negative we can offer is that the models work best when glued together. But, this mostly limits the construction-part of the building kit to single-use only (4 if you count each model separately).However, nothing stops your child (or you!) from enjoying\u00a0the constructed machines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Let us know in the comments<\/strong> your experience using this Pathfinders building kit!<\/p>\n<p>Also, though not (from what we can tell) the Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines set,\u00a0you can check out how the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instructables.com\/id\/Easy-Hydraulic-Machines\/\"><strong>folks over at Instructables.com<\/strong><\/a> approached hydraulic machines.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines Product Information Description: The\u00a0Pathfinders Hydraulic Machines 4-in-1 set\u00a0(Editor&#8217;s Note:\u00a0product links are affiliate links which add no cost to the consumer; please read here for more info)\u00a0has parts and instructions for building 4 different models: mini scissor lift, mini cherry picker, mini platform lifter, and mini excavator. 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