Overview
The Instructables Build-a-Tool Contest challenges you to design and construct a one-of-a-kind tool.
The tool could be anything - be it to assist you in your daily chores, a specialized device for a hobby or craft, or even a revolutionary gadget that could change how we solve everyday problems. Unleash your creativity, explore the boundaries of what a 'tool' can be, and showcase your design and building skills.
The focus is not just on the innovative aspect of the design, but also its functionality, usability, and the ability for others to recreate it. Please include clear, step-by-step instructions with your entry to allow others to benefit from your creation.
There's a special Judges Prize up for grabs specifically for a student created entry (ages 13 and over, open to those enrolled in school or homeschooled). Make sure you specify your School and age to qualify for the Judges Prize.
Requirements
Share a project that is about building a tool that serves a function.
Create a new Instructable that fits the guidelines outlined in the contest description above. To be eligible, Instructables must be published between Apr 15, 2024 and Jun 10, 2024 (11:59pm PT).
Upon publishing your Instructable you'll see checkboxes for open contests. Select Build-A-Tool Contest. If you have entries currently eligible for entry, it will also show up by clicking "Enter this Contest" on the right side of this page.
Entries are accepted by Instructables staff within one business day Monday - Friday. What matters is the submission time, not acceptance time.
A panel of judges made up of Instructables staff and respected members of the community rate the finalists. The averages of the ratings determine the winners.
When the winners are decided they will be notified and announced here on the contest page.