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	This construction avoids the use of any specialised tools or techniques.		This construction avoids the use of any specialised tools or techniques.
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	=====A3 Toolboards & Boxes for Additional Tools=====		=====A3 Toolboards & Boxes for Additional Tools=====

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	A simple mounting 'button' can be made by bolting a [[Nuts,_Bolts_and_Washers#Washers\|repair washer]] against a [[Manufactured Board\|MDF]], or similar, spacing disc. The spacing disc should be slightly thicker than the rear panel of the '''Toolbox''', holes are drilled through the rear panel ''(e.g. with a [[Hole Saw]])'' larger than the washer and all arranged such that the bottom of the box is level with the bottom of the '''Toolboard''' when fixed ''(i.e. top of spacer = top of hole in rear panel)''.		A simple mounting 'button' can be made by bolting a [[Nuts,_Bolts_and_Washers#Washers\|repair washer]] against a [[Manufactured Board\|MDF]], or similar, spacing disc. The spacing disc should be slightly thicker than the rear panel of the '''Toolbox''', holes are drilled through the rear panel ''(e.g. with a [[Hole Saw]])'' larger than the washer and all arranged such that the bottom of the box is level with the bottom of the '''Toolboard''' when fixed ''(i.e. top of spacer = top of hole in rear panel)''.


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			=====Toolblock Dimensions to Accommodate Additional Tools=====
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	'''A3 Toolboards''' containing a basic '''D&T Toolkit''' can be duplicated for larger group work or supplemented by others containing extra tools and equipment needed for a particular topic or those to be used only under direct supervision.		'''A3 Toolboards''' containing a basic '''D&T Toolkit''' can be duplicated for larger group work or supplemented by others containing extra tools and equipment needed for a particular topic or those to be used only under direct supervision.
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	Dimensions are given for a '''Toolblock''' suitable for an A3 size '''Toolboard''' designed to accommodate additional tools. The range of tools, and therefore dimensions, should be varied, of course, to suit any deviation from this norm.		Dimensions are given for a '''Toolblock''' suitable for an A3 size '''Toolboard''' designed to accommodate additional tools. The range of tools, and therefore dimensions, should be varied, of course, to suit any deviation from this norm.
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	=====Toolboards & Boxes Caddy=====		=====Toolboards & Boxes Caddy=====


	The modest size of A3 '''Toolboards''' and '''Toolboxes''' makes them suitable for grouping together 'back to back' to create portable '''Tool Caddies''' for use in a '''[[Design and Technology Corner]]''' for example		The modest size of A3 '''Toolboards''' and '''Toolboxes''' makes them suitable for grouping together 'back to back' to create portable '''Tool Caddies''' for use in a '''[[Design and Technology Corner]]''' for example
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	An alternative design is to make the '''Toolblocks''' an integral part of the '''Tool Boxes''' which are themselves permanently fixed to the A3 '''Toolboards''' rather than being detachable.		An alternative design is to make the '''Toolblocks''' an integral part of the '''Tool Boxes''' which are themselves permanently fixed to the A3 '''Toolboards''' rather than being detachable.


	<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>		<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>

	<span style="color: green">The '''Toolboards''' are shown with a natural timber finish but painted in suitable colours may be preferred. Also, the '''Toolboxes''' are illustrated with through '''[[Dovetail Joint\|Dovetail Joints]]''' but any '''[[:Category:Wood Joints\|corner joint]]''', including simple screw and glue, can be used.</span>		<span style="color: green">The '''Toolboards''' are shown with a natural timber finish but painted in suitable colours may be preferred. Also, the '''Toolboxes''' are illustrated with through '''[[Dovetail Joint\|Dovetail Joints]]''' but any '''[[:Category:Wood Joints\|corner joint]]''', including simple screw and glue, can be used.</span>

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			{{Primary Toolkit}}


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	Spacing blocks are cut to length ''(e.g. using a [[Precision Mitre Saw]])'' and to a strip of [[Manufactured Board\|plywood]]. The '''Toolblock''' is completed by gluing on another [[Manufactured Board\|plywood]] strip any holes drilled after this 'sandwich' assembly.		Spacing blocks are cut to length ''(e.g. using a [[Precision Mitre Saw]])'' and to a strip of [[Manufactured Board\|plywood]]. The '''Toolblock''' is completed by gluing on another [[Manufactured Board\|plywood]] strip and any holes drilled after this 'sandwich' assembly.

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=====Introduction=====

Using only a few additional skills and techniques, together with some everyday materials and 'found objects', children can work in safety to produce an almost limitless variety of constructions and working models to enrich their learning generally.

At its most basic, the list of equipment required, can simply comprise: [[Pens and Pencils|pencil]], [[Rules and Straight Edges|ruler]], pencil sharpener, [[Scissors|scissors]], [[Paper Punch|paper punch]], [[Stripwood_Technology_Tools#Holding_and_Clamping|stapler]], [[Hacksaw|junior hacksaw]] and a [[Engineers Vice|small clamp-on vice]], together with [[Glues and Pastes|PVA glue]], [[Stripwood_Technology_Materials#Components_2|paper clips]], [[Stripwood_Technology_Tools#Holding_and_Clamping|bulldog clips]], [[Stripwood_Technology_Tools#Holding_and_Clamping|wooden clothes pegs]] and [[Adhesive Tapes|adhesive tapes]].

This basic tool kit can be supplemented with other equipment, some of which is for adult use or for use only under direct adult supervision, such as: [[Craft Knife]], [[Precision Mitre Saw]], [[Coping Saw]], [[Hot Melt Glues|Hot Glue Gun]], Low Voltage Soldering Iron, [[Hand Drill]].

All '''[[Design and Technology]]''' tools, equipment and materials should be well organised and stored in a way which makes it clear which is for general use, which must used only under direct adult supervision, and which is for adult use only.

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=====A3 Toolboard=====

One storage solution for '''[[Design and Technology]]''' tools and equipment is to rack them on '''Toolboards'''. These help make it clear what is available, where tools and equipment can be found - and to where they should be returned after use.

A '''Toolboard''' approximately '''[[Paper and Card|A3]]''' size can accommodate a basic '''Primary D&T Toolkit'''. Their size is such that they are easy too handle and transport and can be used 'back to back' to create portable '''Tool Caddies'''.

A3 '''Tool Caddies''' may be brought out as required to supplement wall-mounted '''A2 Toolboards''' which are kept on permanent display as a continuing prompt and reminder of what is available for use.

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=====A3 Toolblock Construction=====

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Some dimensions are given for a typical '''Toolblock''' suitable for an A3 size '''Toolboard''' designed to accommodate a basic '''Primary D&T Toolkit'''. The range of tools, and therefore dimensions, should be varied, of course, to suit any deviation from this norm.

Spacing blocks are cut to length ''(e.g. using a [[Precision Mitre Saw]])'' and to a strip of [[Manufactured Board|plywood]]. The '''Toolblock''' is completed by gluing on another [[Manufactured Board|plywood]] strip any holes drilled after this 'sandwich' assembly.

This construction avoids the use of any specialised tools or techniques.

<div style="clear: both;"></div>
[[File:A3-ToolRacks-Teachers.png |300px|right]]
=====A3 Toolboards & Boxes for Additional Tools=====

The '''Toolboard''' itself can be made quite simply by cutting out from a sheet of 8mm to 12mm thick [[Manufactured Board|plywood]] and wall-mounted. The tools are held within purpose-made '''Toolblocks''' which makes checking and managing their use easier.

Provision can be made to attach various removable '''Toolboxes'''. These can be used: to contain some materials which are always available for general use; to contain additional tools and equipment or to contain resources for a particular topic.

A simple mounting 'button' can be made by bolting a [[Nuts,_Bolts_and_Washers#Washers|repair washer]] against a [[Manufactured Board|MDF]], or similar, spacing disc. The spacing disc should be slightly thicker than the rear panel of the '''Toolbox''', holes are drilled through the rear panel ''(e.g. with a [[Hole Saw]])'' larger than the washer and all arranged such that the bottom of the box is level with the bottom of the '''Toolboard''' when fixed ''(i.e. top of spacer = top of hole in rear panel)''.

<div style="clear: both;"></div>
[[File: A3-ToolBlock-Dims4.png|400px|right]]
=====Toolblock Dimensions to Accommodate Additional Tools=====

'''A3 Toolboards''' containing a basic '''D&T Toolkit''' can be duplicated for larger group work or supplemented by others containing extra tools and equipment needed for a particular topic or those to be used only under direct supervision.

Dimensions are given for a '''Toolblock''' suitable for an A3 size '''Toolboard''' designed to accommodate additional tools. The range of tools, and therefore dimensions, should be varied, of course, to suit any deviation from this norm.

<div style="clear: both;"></div>
[[File:A3-ToolRackA-Back2Back.png|200px|right]]
=====Toolboards & Boxes Caddy=====

The modest size of A3 '''Toolboards''' and '''Toolboxes''' makes them suitable for grouping together 'back to back' to create portable '''Tool Caddies''' for use in a '''[[Design and Technology Corner]]''' for example

In this configuration different combinations of '''Toolboards''' and '''Toolboxes''' can be placed together to not only provide a basic '''Primary D&T Toolkit''' but also any additional tools and materials required for the topic in hand ''(e.g. .an Electrical Circuits '''Toolboard''' and/or '''Toolbox''' can be added as needed)''.

<div style="clear: both;"></div>
[[File:A3-ToolRack-Back2Back.png |200px|right]]
=====A3 Toolboard & Box - alternative design=====

An alternative design is to make the '''Toolblocks''' an integral part of the '''Tool Boxes''' which are themselves permanently fixed to the A3 '''Toolboards''' rather than being detachable.

<span style="color: green">'''Note:'''</span>

<span style="color: green">The '''Toolboards''' are shown with a natural timber finish but painted in suitable colours may be preferred. Also, the '''Toolboxes''' are illustrated with through '''[[Dovetail Joint|Dovetail Joints]]''' but any '''[[:Category:Wood Joints|corner joint]]''', including simple screw and glue, can be used.</span>

<span style="color: green">Primary schools linked to a neighbouring secondary school, may find that students there would be interested in designing and constructing tool storage systems as a group activity, and would be able to manufacture them using the extensive D&T workshop facilities that most have.
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[[Category:D&T Resources in Primary Schools]]