Tech 7-Exploring Hand Planers

This week we were exploring a new tool called the hand planer, the hand planer is used on smaller details and shaves parts of the wood. The larger hand planer was actually easier to use since I used both hands and I could use more force easily. While the smaller hand planer used only one hand but because my hand was a slightly smaller it was harder to use. I ended up using a lot more force with the smaller one but no matter how much strength I used it was still difficult to use.

 

Tech 7-TinkerCad Designs

A while ago we had the option of either drawing our model online, drawing our model on paper, or making a model using TinkerCad. I decided to use TinkerCad but I also drew an online model too. The TinkerCad model was basically a box but we had to choose specific details.

Also, some people started on a TinkerCad tag which was basically our name but it had a circle like shape at one end of it.

 

Tech 7-Exploring Wood Tools

Yesterday we were exploring tools and using wood. Throughout the period we were screwing in the screw to the scrap wood. I actually found it easy to put it in and take it out, it was usually easier to do this with a smaller screw that had a sharp edge. At some points of time it was hard to screw the larger screws that had a flatter edge. Some of the tools had a cross like shape at the tip while a few had a flat line (which was probably for larger screws). Some of the screws were long, short, sharp, flat, and sometimes had a unusual shape. For the entire time I used the same wood but it was probably easier to screw in some screws on other pieces of wood. As I was attaching the screws I noticed that I had to use some force and push down to get the screw to move. Later on I decided to use the vise so I wouldn’t have to worry about the wood moving. Removing it was the easiest part, since there was already a hole the screw would eventually come out.]

 

Tech 6-Soldering Part 3

Today in Tech class we are going to start soldering our people, I am so excited! (Although I’m also very nervous and scared) But before I began to solder I began bending my person again… I realized that I forgot to bend them into a shape other than a plain person standing up. (Actually I might just go with that) And now… time for soldering! I’m afraid I will burn myself though…

Coronavirus-China’s Wild Animal Trade

I think that the this topic is something that everyone should know about since this disease has a possibility of spreading to different parts of the world if someone who has the disease leaves China and no one is aware that the person has it. Also, if people knew about this they could try to find a vaccine that could help fight against the coronavirus.

The coronavirus is a group of viruses that can cause a large range of symptoms such as a runny nose, cough, sore throat, and a fever. Although some are mild like the cold others can be more serious and lead to pneumonia. The coronavirus are usually spread through direct contact with an infected person.

People believe that the likeliest source of the coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan is the cluster of vendors in a downtown market that has carcasses and dozens of wild animals such as bamboo rats, ostriches, baby crocodiles, and hedgehogs. The Huanan food market has over 1,000 stalls spread around the size of 9 football fields. Chinese public health officials warned that the virus is getting to be more and more contagious, Hong Kong’s government said it would deny entry to people who have visited Hubei during the past 2 weeks as an effort to stop the virus from spreading.

More than 2,700 people are infected and at least 80 people were killed. China may decided on a permanent ban on wild meat to prevent the coronavirus. Medical researchers have determined that the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome or SARS started in 2002 (it killed 800 people worldwide) and originated in bats and spread to humans from cat-sized mammals which are sold in Chinese food markets. The virus can easily switch to a different host that is not a bat mutating along the way.

Tech 6-Making Switch 3

Tech class I am beginning to make the 3rd switch, I’m not exactly sure how I should make it. Maybe it could be somewhat similar to Mr. Calvert’s switches again, I could try to improve it more. Yet again it took me such a long time to brainstorm another idea and adding on to Mr. Calvert’s switch. It could be a button like switch similar to Mr. Calvert’s, the materials needed will be popsicle sticks, tin foil, rubber bands, hot glue, tape, straws, and cardboard.

Here is an image of it: (Finally finished with all of the switches!)

Tech 6-Making Switch 2

In Tech I am beginning to make the 2nd switch, I’m not exactly sure how I should make it. Maybe it could be like a simple switch that turn on and off. The materials will be tin foil, cardboard, popsicle sticks, straws, hot glue, tape, and rubber bands.

Here is an image of it: (Finallly finished)

Tech 6-Making Switch 1

Today in Tech class we continued brainstorming and making our switches, I’m still not done with my 1st switch! Although this is very fun and an amazing experince, it’s taking a little too long… My switch kinda looks like a swing, the materials needed is popsicle sticks, tin foil, cardboard, rubber bands, straws, hot glue, and tape. It’s kinda like Mr. Calverts but I’m trying my best to improve it and make it look better.

Here is an image of the finished product (Finally)

 

And now for the two other switches… (I had to restart switch 1 by the way)

Tech 6-Switch 1 Lost

… When I came into Tech class I went into class and looked into my bin and didn’t see my 1st switch! I looked in every bin and basically everywhere but couldn’t find it! It took me soo long to make only half of it and now I can’t find it! I really don’t want to remake it, like I said before it took me so long and I won’t be able to make it the same way. (This is because I can’t remember how to make my switch and because I’m too lazy) I’m not sure what to do, someone please help me.

Tech 6-Soldering Part 2

Today in Tech class we got to finish up making the person, I finally finished bending it into shape. It took such a long time and was very difficult, much more difficult than I thought… After I finished my person Mr. Calvert took his example and showed us how to solder and yet again, bend the person. The solder was actually a very bendy metal (I thought it was liquid that was already in the tool) we had to wear safety goggles because sometimes the solder would spurt out and could get in our eyes, not a very pleasant experience for anyone… Also we had to be very careful and not touch pour person after soldering since it would be very hot! I realized that it could get very hot up to 900•! (Nine hundred degrees) I am very excited for soldering tomorrow, it looked so cool! (But dangerous)