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Sheri,
We have had "Mr. Bones" riding a bicycle for over 200,000 miles. We had to
reinforce the knees and ankles with steel pivot joints. There is a rod going
up through the spinal column. There are metal joints in the hips. I don't
know of any off the shelf skeleton that would have the proper reinforcement
to stand up to constant wear of motion. Our reinforced one has lasted a long
time without having to be fixed.

Phil Edgerton, The Health Adventure

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Subject:	skeleton recommendations for "ride a bike with..." activity

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Hello all,

We just opened a new exhibit (Healthvyille) about children's health and the
choices they make to keep themselves healthy.

One of the activities is the old "have a skeleton enclosed in a box ride
along with you". The fabricator we worked with purchased an American 3B
Scientific skeleton (Model: The Functional Skeleton) and was told by the
manufacturer that this is the skeleton that many other science centers have
for similar activities.

In the past 2 weeks, we have opened up the case about 4 times to fix the
skeleton. Various parts have come apart because of the movement. We have
reinforced parts of the skeleton and those pieces aren't coming apart.

What other makes/models of skeletons are other science centers with similar
activities using. Do you find that you can use them right off the shelf or
do you need to reinforce them?

Many thanks in advance,
Sheri
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Sheri Cifaldi
Director of Exhibits
Stepping Stones Museum for Children
Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06850
203 899 0606, ext 234

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