Q: Are these steel balls safe for young children?
No, they're a choking hazard for children under three years old due to their small size, so keep them away from young kids during play.
46J8702 - Chromed Steel Balls, pkg. of 10
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There are near endless uses for ball bearings in toys. Their high mass-to-size ratio makes them ideal game balls for table hockey, Shoot-the-Moon style games, etc.
Where they really shine is for use with magnets or in marble towers. These are industrial quality, hardened-steel bearings with excellent chrome plating. At 9/16" diameter, they are not suitable for use in toys for children under age 3 because of the choking hazard, but are ideal otherwise.
Sold in packages of 10 or 50.
No, they're a choking hazard for children under three years old due to their small size, so keep them away from young kids during play.
Chromed steel balls work well as weighted game pieces for table hockey and similar games, and their attraction to magnets makes them popular for magnet toys and marble towers.
Each ball is 9/16" in diameter, sized for standard marble-run tracks and magnetic building sets.
They're available in packages of 10 or 50, depending on how many you need for a project or game set.
| Materials | Steel |
| Dimensions | 9/16" diameter (each) |
| Includes | Chromed steel ball |
| Color/Finish | Chrome-plated |
| Package Quantity | Pack of 10 or 50 |
| Safety | Choking hazard for children under 3 years old due to small ball size. |
| Warranty | Lee Valley Satisfaction Guarantee |
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Chromed Steel Balls
There are near endless uses for ball bearings in toys. Their high mass-to-size ratio makes them ideal game balls for table hockey, Shoot-the-Moon style games, etc.
Where they really shine is for use with magnets or in marble towers. These are industrial quality, hardened-steel bearings with excellent chrome plating. At 9/16" diameter, they are not suitable for use in toys for children under age 3 because of the choking hazard, but are ideal otherwise.
Sold in packages of 10 or 50.
Choose an option to view item availability.
Choose an option to view item availability.
