Do you think this is appropriate as a gift for a 9 year old boy?
1347735
I would equate building and operating this CNC machine with repairing and operating a car. This item uses dangerous electronics and power supplies as well as powerful motors and tools. The machine could do serious injury as it can cut, crush, electrocute, and break bones. Remember this is for cutting wood, thick plastic and metal. All those things are tougher than kids.
1347736
Honestly it depends on his skill level. If he is always making cool things and has safely operated other powertools, then this would probably be alright with adult assistance and safety gear/precautions. Being a complicated machine, things can and will require repair, so I would not expect someone that age to fully maintain the machine. If he is into stuff like this though and has an older supervisor to help him operate/maintain it, it is never to early to get kids into engineering!
1347737
No. A 9 year old could assist an adult with construction, and operation, but there are no safeguards. Once built, with a motor spinning a tool, this kit has the potential to cause significant injury.
1347738
Greetings, Not at all - this is quite complex. Also, once built, you must specially configure a a PC with a parallel port (no longer user very much) and Windows XP. When last I checked there was a Vista port - but no Windows 7 support at all.
481437
If he is into skateboarding, YES! The quality is great and my 9 year old Loved this gift more than any other gift he Rex's?
1609376
I think it would definitely be good starter tools for young boys. I use it for small home improvements around the house. Hope this helps!
2078404
We bought it for our 10 year old grandson. He loved it! 5 years old might be ok, but you would have to set it up and give him some guidance on it.
1211492
I would say Yes! My son is 6 and he likes it. I think 10 year-old would have better understanding and have even more fun.
1802076
yes, it is suitable for 9 year old children if they know multiplication facts. This is another great game from blue orange.
152508
This would work great for a nine-year old. It will even accommodate adults! Even though I bought one for my 3-year old grandson, my daughter can ride it. They are very heavy duty. I think your nine-year old will love it.
482718
in my opinion, he may be a little big for it. I usually give it as a 1st bday gift, although 1 1/2-2 appears to be the best age for it. I am not sure of the height from the ground b/c I give it as gifts. That being said, I have seen it used up to the age of 4, just depends how tall and flexible the kids are
1666666
Hello MelanieNo it would be a great gift. I purchased it for my 1 year old nephew who loves it.
633291
Absolutely. I bought this for my 10 year old nephew, and he really loves it.
2183297
I think that would depend on the experience of the 9 year old. The boys we bought it for are skate and snow boarders and they have built skills through playing with the spooner board. Both boys (now aged 4 and 6) showed significant improvements over the previous winter the first time they went snow boarding last year. If your 9 year old is new to board sports he or she would probably have fun with it and build skills.
1106960
I did purchase this as a gift for a 5 almost 6 yr old boy that was responsible enough for it. It the child is responsible with toys then I would say yes. If he is not responsible and just destroys everything then I would say no.
1440908
Yes it would be appropriate in my opinion. Our grandson will be 5 and we bought this for him last year and he still spends hours playing with it. It is a great buy and very well made.
282563
I bought mine for a 9 year old (her Birthday) and she loves it! I think an 8 year old would too.
682526
Yes, our 9 year old really likes it. It's best with some kind of target, but it's definitely something him and the neighborhood kids play with often.
268673
No, I think that would be fine. I gave it to 2 younger grandsons and it was to advanced for them.
1001844
My son is 7 and it was fun for him. He loves Minecraft but usually don´t like to play with Lego. So... it´s a fun gift.