======Balancing 6 Nails on 1======


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**Alternative titles:** Easy Nail Balancing Trick
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====Summary====                   
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====Procedure====  
  - Gather several nails of equal size (about 10 works well) and a block of wood.  
  - See Links below for how to balance them.



====Links==== 
Nails Balancing Act - balance 6 nails on the head of 1 - Creative Crafthouse: 
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6 Nails Balancing Challenge - Taras Kul: 
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📄 Easy Nail Balancing Trick - All for the boys: [[https://allfortheboys.com/easy-nail-balancing-trick/]]\\


====Variations====
  * Try using more nails to increase difficulty.  
  * Use different lengths or weights of nails to see how balance changes.  
  * Challenge friends or family to figure out the trick without explanation.



====Safety Precautions====
  * Handle nails carefully to avoid scratches or punctures.  
  * Have adult supervision if younger children are attempting the trick.  
  * Ensure the upright nail in the wood is secure before balancing.




====Questions to Consider====
  * Why does the arrangement stay balanced on just one nail? (Because the nails are interlocked, their combined center of mass is directly above the supporting nail.)  
  * What happens if the nails are not evenly arranged? (The center of mass shifts, causing the structure to tip over.)  
  * How is this trick similar to balancing other objects, like stacking cards or building towers? (All rely on distributing weight and aligning the center of mass over the support point.)