Cardboard Construction tools for K-2 and 3-5
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Jonathan Bijur
Aug 24, 2018, 5:29:24 PM8/24/18
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Dear K-12,
reDiscover Center does lots of cardboard construction with elementary school age students. As we go into the new school year, I've been testing out various cardboard cutters and would like to give my reviews, as well invite you to write in about your favorite tools for different ages. I'm particularly interested if anyone has experience with MakeDo.
MakeDo
What is it: a serrated plastic knife with built in punch and finger holes, good for sawing. Pro: very hard to cut yourself with it. Con: frustratingly difficult to get a smooth edge or cut quickly, flimsy, bends easily. Target grades: K-2
Canary Cutter
What is it: a dull metal blade with fine serrations, good for sawing. Pro: relatively hard to cut yourself but looks like a blade so kids are careful, can cut curves, great with appliance boxes. Con: works best as a saw, so need to hold cardboard upright or clamped down to work, can cause deep paper cut-type injuries. Target grades: 2-5
Skil Power Cutter
What is it: a power screwdriver with rotary blade attachment and guide. Pro: great blade protection, fun to use, quick clean cuts. Con: need to recharge internal battery regularly, expensive, hard to cut straight lines. Target grades: 2+
Jonathan Markowitz Bijur
reDiscover Center
John Umekubo
Aug 24, 2018, 8:36:35 PM8/24/18
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Jonathan, I think you've already seen this post but sharing to the larger group. I cover some of the tools we use at WNS. The Canary Cutters and Klever Kutters are by far the most widely used by my students. The other component of the MakeDo besides the cutting tool is the plastic screw, which works well once the hole is punched.
Speaking of hole punching, the other tool I have enjoyed recently is this heavy duty hole punch that works well with cardboard and wide popsicle sticks.
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Angi Chau
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One of the coolest new-to-me contraption I saw at the Brightworks summer PD this past June was something called the Nibbler. It's an attachment that hooks onto a power hand drill that acts kind of like a table saw for cardboard. But there is actually no sharp blade on it... instead the Nibbler sort of "gouges" away at the cardboard (the little pieces that fall out look like tiny half-moons). When I saw it, I immediately decided I need to have one in my life!
Obviously, this is way more $$ than the canary cutter but man, is it fun! And it doesn't just nibble on cardboard!
On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 5:36 PM, John Umekubo <jume...@gmail.com> wrote:
Jonathan, I think you've already seen this post but sharing to the larger group. I cover some of the tools we use at WNS. The Canary Cutters and Klever Kutters are by far the most widely used by my students. The other component of the MakeDo besides the cutting tool is the plastic screw, which works well once the hole is punched.Speaking of hole punching, the other tool I have enjoyed recently is this heavy duty hole punch that works well with cardboard and wide popsicle sticks.
On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 2:29 PM Jonathan Bijur <jona...@rediscovercenter.org> wrote:
--Dear K-12,reDiscover Center does lots of cardboard construction with elementary school age students. As we go into the new school year, I've been testing out various cardboard cutters and would like to give my reviews, as well invite you to write in about your favorite tools for different ages. I'm particularly interested if anyone has experience with MakeDo.MakeDoWhat is it: a serrated plastic knife with built in punch and finger holes, good for sawing. Pro: very hard to cut yourself with it. Con: frustratingly difficult to get a smooth edge or cut quickly, flimsy, bends easily. Target grades: K-2Canary CutterWhat is it: a dull metal blade with fine serrations, good for sawing. Pro: relatively hard to cut yourself but looks like a blade so kids are careful, can cut curves, great with appliance boxes. Con: works best as a saw, so need to hold cardboard upright or clamped down to work, can cause deep paper cut-type injuries. Target grades: 2-5Skil Power CutterWhat is it: a power screwdriver with rotary blade attachment and guide. Pro: great blade protection, fun to use, quick clean cuts. Con: need to recharge internal battery regularly, expensive, hard to cut straight lines. Target grades: 2+Jonathan Markowitz Bijur
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That does look like fun! Thanks for sharing, Angi. Adding that one to my list.
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Philip King
Aug 28, 2018, 11:02:07 AM8/28/18
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Take a look at this instructable: https://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Saw-for-Kids/
It documents a build that I first saw from Izzy Swan a youtube woodworker that wanted to create a safe table saw for his young kids to work along side him with. It uses a "nibbler" and drill mounted underneath a table. We have had them in our maker space for two years. Kindergarten age students and up use these regularly.
It is a great way to introduce the young ones to power tools. We require eye protection and pulled back hair.
-Phil
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Benjamin Howe
Aug 29, 2018, 1:33:13 PM8/29/18
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+1 to Angi for the Nibbler! It is fun to cut metal with. Just make sure to do it over a trash can because it makes a mess!
That table saw idea is awesome! I am adding it to my list to build for my space.
Also hands down my students favorite tool is this cardboard cutter. It can vary in pricing on Amazon but I have seen it as low as $29.99. It is great for cutting up cardboard fast and making straight cuts. Plus the blade is protected and I have used it with as young as 1st grade. I also use it to cut up old cardboard boxes quickly for my students to use the cardboard. Saves a lot of prep time!
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Andrew
Mar 14, 2019, 8:42:57 PM3/14/19
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I'm resurrecting this ancient thread since nibblers were in force last weekend at FabLearn.
Earlier this year, we built a small nibbler table at CI and it's been phenomenal. We have it on a cart that can roll into rooms or common spaces and operate all day with minimal oversight. Access to the nibbler table has drastically reduced box cutter use by lower grades. If you're on the fence about this, especially if your program serves K-5 or supports making in the classroom, I really encourage you to take the leap.
To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/k-12-fablabs/83a296cb-0b16-458a-8ede-0358542e8274%40googlegroups.com.
Sam Moser
Mar 15, 2019, 8:00:46 AM3/15/19
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So cool! I am very interested in this…Did you build it with students? Would love to talk more about this, especially with the potential to bring it into classrooms.
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Subject: Re: [k-12-fablabs] Cardboard Construction tools for K-2 and 3-5
I'm resurrecting this ancient thread since nibblers were in force last weekend at FabLearn.
Earlier this year, we built a small nibbler table at CI and it's been phenomenal. We have it on a cart that can roll into rooms or common spaces and operate all day with minimal oversight. Access to the nibbler table has drastically reduced box cutter use by lower grades. If you're on the fence about this, especially if your program serves K-5 or supports making in the classroom, I really encourage you to take the leap.
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On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 2:33 AM Benjamin Howe <bens...@gmail.com<mailto:bens...@gmail.com>> wrote:
+1 to Angi for the Nibbler! It is fun to cut metal with. Just make sure to do it over a trash can because it makes a mess!
That table saw idea is awesome! I am adding it to my list to build for my space.
Also hands down my students favorite tool is this cardboard cutter<https://www.amazon.com/WORX-WX081L-ZipSnip-Cutting-Tool/dp/B019CSHSW8/ref=pd_sim_229_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B019CSHSW8&pd_rd_r=4f46be20-abb0-11e8-96dd-777fa7fb2507&pd_rd_w=8kb1A&pd_rd_wg=Yan4I&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=a180fdfb-b54e-4904-85ba-d852197d6c09&pf_rd_r=SBED0Y76C4DFHEMN3E2D&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=SBED0Y76C4DFHEMN3E2D>. It can vary in pricing on Amazon but I have seen it as low as $29.99. It is great for cutting up cardboard fast and making straight cuts. Plus the blade is protected and I have used it with as young as 1st grade. I also use it to cut up old cardboard boxes quickly for my students to use the cardboard. Saves a lot of prep time!
Ben Howe | Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton | Creativity Hub Teacher
Apple Teacher with Swift Playgrounds Recognition | Google Certified Educator: Level 1
150 Valparaiso Avenue | Atherton, CA 94027 |
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On Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 8:02:07 AM UTC-7, Phil King wrote:
Take a look at this instructable: https://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Saw-for-Kids/
It documents a build that I first saw from Izzy Swan a youtube woodworker that wanted to create a safe table saw for his young kids to work along side him with. It uses a "nibbler" and drill mounted underneath a table. We have had them in our maker space for two years. Kindergarten age students and up use these regularly.
It is a great way to introduce the young ones to power tools. We require eye protection and pulled back hair.
-Phil
On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 11:28 PM Angi Chau <angi...@gmail.com> wrote:
One of the coolest new-to-me contraption I saw at the Brightworks summer PD this past June was something called the Nibbler. It's an attachment that hooks onto a power hand drill that acts kind of like a table saw for cardboard. But there is actually no sharp blade on it... instead the Nibbler sort of "gouges" away at the cardboard (the little pieces that fall out look like tiny half-moons). When I saw it, I immediately decided I need to have one in my life!
http://inspiredbarn.com/2016/08/canibble-for-art-craft-and-diy-nibbler-tool-giveaway/
https://www.amazon.com/CaNibble-CAN01-Professional-Nibbler/dp/B017JRJUI4
Obviously, this is way more $$ than the canary cutter but man, is it fun! And it doesn't just nibble on cardboard!
On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 5:36 PM, John Umekubo <jume...@gmail.com> wrote:
Jonathan, I think you've already seen this post<https://johnumekubo.com/2018/03/14/waste-not-want-not-cardboard-the-ultimate-building-material/> but sharing to the larger group. I cover some of the tools we use at WNS. The Canary Cutters and Klever Kutters are by far the most widely used by my students. The other component of the MakeDo besides the cutting tool is the plastic screw, which works well once the hole is punched.
Speaking of hole punching, the other tool I have enjoyed recently is this heavy duty hole punch<https://www.amazon.com/We-Memory-Keepers-Heavy-Standard/dp/B007QNVYJU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1535157179&sr=8-4&keywords=heavy+duty+hole+punch> that works well with cardboard and wide popsicle sticks.
- john
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John Umekubo
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On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 2:29 PM Jonathan Bijur <jona...@rediscovercenter.org> wrote:
Dear K-12,
reDiscover Center does lots of cardboard construction with elementary school age students. As we go into the new school year, I've been testing out various cardboard cutters and would like to give my reviews, as well invite you to write in about your favorite tools for different ages. I'm particularly interested if anyone has experience with MakeDo.
MakeDo
What is it: a serrated plastic knife with built in punch and finger holes, good for sawing. Pro: very hard to cut yourself with it. Con: frustratingly difficult to get a smooth edge or cut quickly, flimsy, bends easily. Target grades: K-2
Canary Cutter
What is it: a dull metal blade with fine serrations, good for sawing. Pro: relatively hard to cut yourself but looks like a blade so kids are careful, can cut curves, great with appliance boxes. Con: works best as a saw, so need to hold cardboard upright or clamped down to work, can cause deep paper cut-type injuries. Target grades: 2-5
Skil Power Cutter
What is it: a power screwdriver with rotary blade attachment and guide. Pro: great blade protection, fun to use, quick clean cuts. Con: need to recharge internal battery regularly, expensive, hard to cut straight lines. Target grades: 2+
Jonathan Markowitz Bijur
reDiscover Center
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Subject: Re: [k-12-fablabs] Cardboard Construction tools for K-2 and 3-5
I'm resurrecting this ancient thread since nibblers were in force last weekend at FabLearn.
Earlier this year, we built a small nibbler table at CI and it's been phenomenal. We have it on a cart that can roll into rooms or common spaces and operate all day with minimal oversight. Access to the nibbler table has drastically reduced box cutter use by lower grades. If you're on the fence about this, especially if your program serves K-5 or supports making in the classroom, I really encourage you to take the leap.
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On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 2:33 AM Benjamin Howe <bens...@gmail.com<mailto:bens...@gmail.com>> wrote:
+1 to Angi for the Nibbler! It is fun to cut metal with. Just make sure to do it over a trash can because it makes a mess!
That table saw idea is awesome! I am adding it to my list to build for my space.
Ben Howe | Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton | Creativity Hub Teacher
Apple Teacher with Swift Playgrounds Recognition | Google Certified Educator: Level 1
150 Valparaiso Avenue | Atherton, CA 94027 |
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On Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at 8:02:07 AM UTC-7, Phil King wrote:
Take a look at this instructable: https://www.instructables.com/id/Table-Saw-for-Kids/
It documents a build that I first saw from Izzy Swan a youtube woodworker that wanted to create a safe table saw for his young kids to work along side him with. It uses a "nibbler" and drill mounted underneath a table. We have had them in our maker space for two years. Kindergarten age students and up use these regularly.
It is a great way to introduce the young ones to power tools. We require eye protection and pulled back hair.
-Phil
On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 11:28 PM Angi Chau <angi...@gmail.com> wrote:
One of the coolest new-to-me contraption I saw at the Brightworks summer PD this past June was something called the Nibbler. It's an attachment that hooks onto a power hand drill that acts kind of like a table saw for cardboard. But there is actually no sharp blade on it... instead the Nibbler sort of "gouges" away at the cardboard (the little pieces that fall out look like tiny half-moons). When I saw it, I immediately decided I need to have one in my life!
http://inspiredbarn.com/2016/08/canibble-for-art-craft-and-diy-nibbler-tool-giveaway/
https://www.amazon.com/CaNibble-CAN01-Professional-Nibbler/dp/B017JRJUI4
Obviously, this is way more $$ than the canary cutter but man, is it fun! And it doesn't just nibble on cardboard!
On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 5:36 PM, John Umekubo <jume...@gmail.com> wrote:
Speaking of hole punching, the other tool I have enjoyed recently is this heavy duty hole punch<https://www.amazon.com/We-Memory-Keepers-Heavy-Standard/dp/B007QNVYJU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1535157179&sr=8-4&keywords=heavy+duty+hole+punch> that works well with cardboard and wide popsicle sticks.
- john
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On Fri, Aug 24, 2018 at 2:29 PM Jonathan Bijur <jona...@rediscovercenter.org> wrote:
Dear K-12,
reDiscover Center does lots of cardboard construction with elementary school age students. As we go into the new school year, I've been testing out various cardboard cutters and would like to give my reviews, as well invite you to write in about your favorite tools for different ages. I'm particularly interested if anyone has experience with MakeDo.
MakeDo
What is it: a serrated plastic knife with built in punch and finger holes, good for sawing. Pro: very hard to cut yourself with it. Con: frustratingly difficult to get a smooth edge or cut quickly, flimsy, bends easily. Target grades: K-2
Canary Cutter
What is it: a dull metal blade with fine serrations, good for sawing. Pro: relatively hard to cut yourself but looks like a blade so kids are careful, can cut curves, great with appliance boxes. Con: works best as a saw, so need to hold cardboard upright or clamped down to work, can cause deep paper cut-type injuries. Target grades: 2-5
Skil Power Cutter
What is it: a power screwdriver with rotary blade attachment and guide. Pro: great blade protection, fun to use, quick clean cuts. Con: need to recharge internal battery regularly, expensive, hard to cut straight lines. Target grades: 2+
Jonathan Markowitz Bijur
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