What is the thickness of the wood pieces?

about 1/8", once assembled it feels nice and sturdy. The kids love creating new tunes

Would the interest of this wear out quickly for a 13 going on 14 year old boy?

It is a fascinating build and may be one he returns to periodically. The tunes that can be made are akin to what a child's xylophone can play, so my guess would be no. If, however, he is interested in mechanisms, this has some interesting movements.

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🎶 Build, play, and STEM your way to endless fun!

AWARD WINNING DESIGN - Globally recognized STEM toy, tested 1000+ hours and celebrated by parents & educators worldwide.
HANDS ON STEM MASTERY - Build your own xylophone and unlock core science concepts like vibrations and harmony.
LIFETIME PARTS GUARANTEE - Never pause the fun with a lifetime supply of replacement parts included.
SCREEN FREE CREATIVITY BOOST - Engage kids 8-14 in 100% screen-free, confidence-building DIY fun that lasts for hours.
PERFECT GIFT FOR FUTURE INNOVATORS - A thoughtful, educational present that blends music, mechanics, and creativity seamlessly.

The Smartivity DIY Music Machine is a hands-on STEM toy for kids aged 8-14 that combines mechanical engineering with musical creativity. Crafted from sustainable wood, it features a ratchet pawl and gear mechanism to build a working xylophone with 7 preset songs. Designed for screen-free learning, it encourages critical thinking and creativity, backed by a lifetime parts replacement guarantee and global STEM accolades.

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ASIN	B01M007PE2
Age Range Description	Kid
Best Sellers Rank	#31,135 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #302 in Educational Science Kits
Brand Name	Smartivity
Color	Multicolor
Customer Reviews	4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,116)
Educational Objective	Creativity, Critical Thinking, Music, STEM
Included Components	Building Kit
Indoor Outdoor Usage	Indoor
Item Dimensions	11.02 x 12.2 x 7.09 inches
Item Highlight	7 Preset Songs or Create Your Own \| Christmas & Birthday Gift for Boys & Girls 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14 Years Old
Item Type Name	learning toy
Item Weight	800 g
Manufacturer	Smartivity Labs Private Limited
Manufacturer Part Number	SMRT1032
Manufacturer recommended age	8 - 14 years
Material Type	MDF
Model Number	SMRT1032
Number of Players	1-2
Operation Mode	Manual
Set Name	Music Machine Building Kit (1)
Size	Medium
Theme	Music
Unit Count	1 Count

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Smartivity DIY Music Machine STEM Toy, Music Box Kit for Kids 8-14

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