-Measuring n’ Sawing- WEEK 3

~Hello again!, Ava here back with an another post.

 

This week after we finished giving our orders for the wood, we began to actually measure our wood.

 

We first did our top and bottom pieces, since they were the largest and were easier. After we received our wood, we got into groups to measure wood. Drawing out exact measurements is not simple, so we used two tools to help out.

Ta-da~ these were life-saving, since they helped us draw perpendicular lines. The one on the top is an average ruler. Although they may seem to be simple and useless, they are the most important tool we have.

The second is a t-square, that is used to make straight perpendicular lines. It s unlike the ruler because it’s sole purpose is to draw 90 degree lines, not measurements. I drew the lines on my wood, and then I was done for he day.

next day we cut the wood. I used the saw in the back, it was hard and stiff but I managed.

Reflection on Plans & Planers – Week 2

~Hello!~

This is the end of week 2 in the hard quarter. This week we got started on the plans for our box. I, particularly created two sketches, because I liked to draw and I had so many ideas. To sketch an dimensional design (IN other rods something that has measurements.) we need a ruler. Drawing was a easy thing to do, but imagining the actual object was quite challenging.

My designs were to be based off of to hold objects, if not several. So not only will I have to calculate the potential design dimensions of a ordinary pencil case, but also to measure whether or not the pencils and pens will fit! Nonetheless, I was determined. I was still between weather the box will be a makeup box for my mother or a pencil box for myself. ownership later, drawings first. The drawings were simple and snappy. On the second day I finish, For that I was quite proud, because now the drawings will have to be ordered to the Walking Home Depot.

I ordered the wood pieces on a google form, and I was finished.

 

Now, we had a new wood exploration: P l a n e r s

The tool ware basically wood shavers? Barbers? Something that smooths down wood depending on the length of the blade protruding from the mouth?

The tool itself was cool, like a hand saw but more subtle.

We played with the tool to see how it worked, I was not much interested, but was convinced that it will be useful in my box-making.

Welp, these are the reflections from week two

~Keep sawing!

~Ava

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My first post of 7th grade Tech! \o[o/

Backtracking to yesterday, we explored the world of wood-working. We basically used screwdrivers to drill different types of screws on blocks of wood. I had a hard time drilling in those screws because of the different types of screwdrivers.

*flips table*  ) 0{0 )

I used a very tick and study screwdriver for a small and thin screw. Not a good combination. Then I decided to screw in a larger, thicker screw using the same screwdriver. It worked lovely. ^<^

another had obstacle I had to face was trying to balance the screw while trying  to screw it in. The blasted sharp thing kept toppling over, making chipped dents into the wood. -_-

After several trials and errors, I managed to screw in 3 screws. It was a mighty effort on trying to drive in sharp things, but it seems like I have underestimated the effort and time it takes to use the screwdriver. If it took  60 minutes to nail in three screws, I can’ imagine the time it will take for engineers. Here’s a picture of a stripped screw.  *-*

Thank you for reading my post, and I have a question.

Do you think that you will be able to make a box using old and screws only?

 

 

 

Flashights

Last week, we worked on a new project, Flashlights: that can light up in the water. We had to make our flashlights by ourselves, and make a DETAILED diagram for the flashlight. We sawed pipes, soldered wires and made circuits, and glued everything together and decorated.

The flashlight worked great!

The Periodic Table!!

Today, we learned about the periodic table and the properties it has in all chemistry. Before this table was born, elements  were measured and ordered in their atomic weight, or the number of the neutrons. Then, a russian scientist found a pattern, in all the elements, so he made a table and organize the elements, not by their atomic weight, but by the number of protons in the atom. And we also learned on how to see what is stable and what isn’t. The elements are also, in catorgories, like non-metals, noble gases and more. It was very intruiging, and it would take a while to master!

ATOMS : the building block of all things in life.

Yesterday, I learned about the atom. Atoms create everything we know of and what we see and don’t see, and plenty more.  Atoms can make elements. and all atoms depend on the number of protons in their core. Oh right, what are protons? There are three componants in a atom. Protons have a positive charge and tries to get away from each other. Electrons are the same but with a negative charge. Same for the protons, electron want to stay away from each other. so the neutral, or no charge is needed to keep other away from each other. That is when the neutron comes in. they keep away the same charge away from each other. So, the atom has a nucleus, there is a clump of protons and neutrons together, with just enough neutrons to keep other protons away. and the electrons whipped around the nucleus at high speed.  So, although these is only a small part of a atom, because most of the atom is EMPTY space, wow, some neighborhood.

Starting Tech!!

This is my first post in technology. I have been learning some more new things ever since I was in this class. I have learned some of the tools in this room such as soldering iron (DANGER!!!), awls, drills and so much more. I learned some instructions on rules and safety in this class, on how how to use these tools so no one dies in a horrific and ironic death. I was not interested in tech as I was now, (cause I love biology.  ) but I am starting to love tech for their strength in the world. I also learned some famous people such as Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison and a quote from Dr. Patrica Bath. So far, this is the least boring class!! 😉 😉 :0