Cardboard Play

[Daniel Riles]

I have used cardboard construction as a nice pathway into coding. Once the kids build something, they want eyes that glow and parts that move. Hummingbird or Arduino is a next great step. The first Makedo connectors were terrible with the pieces breaking all the time. However, their new scrus are awesome. I have tried many different cardboard connectors, but these are great, and the kids get to use the scrudriver, also. Love them.

Anyone else have favorite cardboard construction tools and tips? Yes, tape is always there, but what else do you use?

Dan Riles

[Francesca Zammarano]

best cardboard cutting tool in the world... 

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-SZ360-3-6-Volt-Cordless/dp/B000BAURWU

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[Jaymes Dec]

We used to love these for cutting cardboard. When I bought mine the prices was only $30 

 http://amzn.com/B000BAURWU

I've heard that these are good for cutting cardboard too: http://amzn.com/B001B64ZEE

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[jumekubo]

We have been using these to cut our cardboard, very little squeeze effort needed ;-)

http://www.amazon.com/Fiskars-Inch-Ultimate-Craft-Snip/dp/B005NAG9S4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1431006723&sr=8-9&keywords=cardboard+cutting+scissor

I have also purchased some of these items in place of exacto knives. They aren't as effective as the above item for cardboard, but are great for card stock, construction paper, and very thin cardboard. They are retractible ceramic blades, making them much more safe to the touch than exactos.

http://www.sliceproducts.com/products

- john

[Gmail Personal]

This is a cardboard cutting tip from The Tinkering Studio, Trauma scissors.  Cheap but they work. http://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Shears-RESCUE-TRAUMA-SHEARS/dp/B000FOOVM4/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1431292147&sr=1-3&keywords=trauma+scissors

Jenny 

[Emily Weerts]

Not for the youngest makers and tinkerers, but I love the IKEA kitchen scissors for cutting cardboard (and plastic containers, etc.): http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50045143/

They are $2 per pair!

[Jason Mickelson]

Another tip for cutting cardboard from the Exploratorium Teacher Institute: hacksaw blades. Cover one end (hand width) with rounds of masking tape to make a handle. They cut cardboard wonderfully, especially if you use good pull saw form. I've used them with cardboard and makedo with K-2 while a group of 6-12 students work half supervised after a short demo about how to hold the saw, where to put your free hand, using a curb or bench to cut straight lines. Nobody has ever cut themselves. I also use them with 5th and 6th grade for cardboard and foam core construction projects. The students are very excited to use a "saw" vs. scissors to cut the cardboard and they are rewarded with straight cuts when they are patient and plan their cuts.

On Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 6:39:39 AM UTC-7, Daniel Riles wrote:

[Daniel Riles]

Thanks for all the ideas! I have been using a hacksaw with some good results and a handheld rotary cutter with terrible results. I have new paths to explore!

[Mark Loundy]

Jason,

When you say "good pull saw form," do you mean the use of the saw, or some sort physical guide for cutting with a pull saw?

Mark Loundy

Instructional Technology Specialist

De Vargas Elementary School

Cupertino (Calif.) Union School District

[Jason Mickelson]

No physical guide. Good pull saw form = hold blade 45-60 from the plane being cut. Cut on the pull (up), not the push (down). Even though cutting cardboard with hacksaw on the push will work and not ruin the blade, of course.