The "Kicker Project" was designed to allow new studnnts, as well as students from other disciplines to get a good hold on what mechanical does. It is a simple mechanism where a free-rotating rod with a leg is manually pulled back, and released to kick a ball. This exercise demonstrates many mechanical skill such as:

• Operating a band saw
• Operating a belt sander
• Operating a Drill Press
• Reading a dimensioned drawing
• Identifying and using fasteners
• Utilizing basic mechanical parts (bearings)