Equipment and Tools Primary Science & Technology Challenge

Health & Safety Major issue in all technology activities At beginning of every technology session remind pupils of safe use of tools and equipment CLEAPS £10

Junior hacksaws

Snips

Goggles

Hole punches

Bench Hook

Underside view of bench hook indicating triangles which stabilise it on corner of table.

Measure where to cut the wood carefully and use the guides.

Keep fingers well back from the blade and cut on the forward motion.

Glue gun Always wear gloves, goggles and apron when using the glue gun. Have in central area; Always return to stand when finished. Ensure a method of cooling is available. Low temperature glue guns mandatory

Wire cutter & screw driver

1 cm Lynx jointer

Check wood fits lynx jointer before cutting to length.

Insert corner strengthener

Dab small amount of glue onto contact area.

Dab glue onto both contact surfaces. Hold first wood length and push second into place.

To ensure well constructed corners all joins can be made using lynx jointer.

A well constructed base from which to develop a buggy, lorry, building … Corner strengtheners may be used as axle mounts (not in shown position).

Examples A progression in vehicles

Simple 2d shape attached to axle using bull-dog clips.

3d introduced. Wheels may not move freely on reclaimed material version.

Wheels free moving. Attention paid to required parts of vehicles.

Introduction of axles

Axles and moving parts.

Increasingly sophisticated moving parts; creating structures; and additional methods of movement.

Building a wooden chassis; attaching axle mounts

Battery powered vehicle with propeller

Battery driven pulley system

Battery driven pulley system (alternative motor location).

Use of pneumatic system to open, close / lift

Pneumatic gate

Children are expected to sketch and annotate plan views of their model. Front view Side view Bird’s eye view