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Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey Circuit Sculpture

$33.99

In stock at stirlingkit.com

This Tiny Oil Pumpjack kit is a soldering project that builds a wire-frame beam pump with tower, walking beam, horse head, crank and counterweight on a wooden base. A small motor drives the linkage so the head nods continuously, with blue accent lighting. It finishes at 16 x 8 x 15 cm.

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Highlights

  • Solder-built metal wire pumpjack
  • Motor-driven crank and linkage for a nodding motion
  • Blue ambient lighting
  • Wooden base and control circuit included
  • Demonstrates reciprocating motion

Best for

A maker who wants a moving soldering project at a low price.

Things to consider

  • Requires a soldering iron and basic skills.
  • Power source is not specified.
  • Small and light at 160 g.

Key specs

Price$33.99
MaterialMetal, wood base
Weight160 g
Dimensions16 x 8 x 15 cm
Age16+

Our take

A fun, inexpensive moving soldering kit. A cheaper alternative to the zinc alloy pumpjack if you like to build.

Why it makes a good gift

A motorized wire welding kit that builds a nodding oil pumpjack for the desk, a satisfying project for tinkerers.

Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey… at a glance

BrandStirlingkit
Price$33.99
AvailabilityIn stock at stirlingkit.com
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ReturnsThe about page lists a 30-day return or exchange. All returns need an RMA requested via…

Price check

At $33.99, the Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey… is one of Stirlingkit's more affordable items, whose 2,729 listed products run $0.54 to $11,000.

Similar items from other brands we track run $16.24 to $126.49.

Buying from Stirlingkit

Stirlingkit is a good source for hobbyists who want running miniature engines, Stirling and steam models, and build kits that most toy stores never carry. Skip it if you need fast, cheap returns, since everything goes through an emailed RMA to a Shenzhen address. Check the shipping method and warehouse at checkout first, because airmail can take 15 to 35 business days.

Shipping
Airmail takes 15 to 35 business days, EMS 5 to 8, and DHL Express 3 to 7. Shipping fees vary by product, warehouse, and destination and show on each product page and at checkout.
Returns
The about page lists a 30-day return or exchange. All returns need an RMA requested via service@stirlingkit.com, and items must include original packaging and accessories with no physical damage.
Warranty
The about page lists a 1-year warranty and lifetime customer support.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the pumpjack kit move?
Yes. After assembly a motor drives the crank so the horse head nods up and down.
Do I need to solder?
Yes. The wire frame is assembled with a soldering iron.
How much is the Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey…?
Stirlingkit lists it at $33.99 on stirlingkit.com. We refresh prices throughout the day, but always confirm the final price at checkout.
Is there a coupon code for the Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey…?
Stirlingkit's store-wide code start can be entered at checkout on stirlingkit.com. Stirlingkit sets the discount, and some items or sale prices may be excluded.
What is Stirlingkit's return policy?
The about page lists a 30-day return or exchange. All returns need an RMA requested via service@stirlingkit.com, and items must include original packaging and accessories with no physical damage.
How long does Stirlingkit take to ship?
Airmail takes 15 to 35 business days, EMS 5 to 8, and DHL Express 3 to 7. Shipping fees vary by product, warehouse, and destination and show on each product page and at checkout.
Does the Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey… come with a warranty?
Stirlingkit's published warranty terms: The about page lists a 1-year warranty and lifetime customer support.
Where can I buy the Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey…?
The Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey… is sold directly by Stirlingkit on stirlingkit.com. The Shop now button on this page goes straight to the product there, and code start can be applied at checkout.
Is the Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey… in stock?
Yes. Stirlingkit lists it as in stock on stirlingkit.com as of our latest check. Stock and prices refresh throughout the day.
Is Stirlingkit a legit store?
Stirlingkit is a good source for hobbyists who want running miniature engines, Stirling and steam models, and build kits that most toy stores never carry. Skip it if you need fast, cheap returns, since everything goes through an emailed RMA to a Shenzhen address. Check the shipping method and warehouse at checkout first, because airmail can take 15 to 35 business days. Our full Stirlingkit review covers shipping, returns and what to check before ordering.
Is the Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey… expensive?
At $33.99 it is on the affordable end of Stirlingkit's range ($0.54 to $11,000 across 2,729 products), and similar items from other brands run $16.24 to $126.49.
Is the Build a Tiny Oil Pumpjack for Your Desk Nodding Donkey… a good gift?
A motorized wire welding kit that builds a nodding oil pumpjack for the desk, a satisfying project for tinkerers. It appears in our gift guides; see the links on this page for more ideas.

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