MikeFairbanks
100 kW
I have a technology/engineering class, and in order to maximize resources and give all my students (close to 150) the opportunity to design and fabricate their ideas, we have to work with miniature models, so-to-speak. This is a middle school class, so much of what I teach is theory, computer aided design, some graphic design (which takes zero materials), and some audio engineering (which also takes zero materials. We have the hardware and software).
It's the fabrication that's killing me. Materials are consumable (wood, foam, plastics, wire, glues, screws, etc.), so the students are expected to work on their models on a very small scale (this isn't a full shop, just a regular classroom).
Some of the things I'll be getting are a 3D printer (after the powers that be approve my darn budget) and a Nomad 883 Pro (desktop CNC machine).
I have a lot of small hand tools, but I want to go out and get some Dremel type tools. Cordless is preferable because I don't have a lot of electrical outlets (old building). Just one on each of the four walls. And I have a big center island of tables that accommodate about twelve students, and there isn't a way to run power to that center island (at least not efficiently and safely). This is why cordless is helpful (though not 100% mandatory. I can have a combination of corded and cordless).
These are 11-14 year olds who will operate the Dremels. They need to be safe and durable.
Any suggestions? I've never used one before.
Thanks
It's the fabrication that's killing me. Materials are consumable (wood, foam, plastics, wire, glues, screws, etc.), so the students are expected to work on their models on a very small scale (this isn't a full shop, just a regular classroom).
Some of the things I'll be getting are a 3D printer (after the powers that be approve my darn budget) and a Nomad 883 Pro (desktop CNC machine).
I have a lot of small hand tools, but I want to go out and get some Dremel type tools. Cordless is preferable because I don't have a lot of electrical outlets (old building). Just one on each of the four walls. And I have a big center island of tables that accommodate about twelve students, and there isn't a way to run power to that center island (at least not efficiently and safely). This is why cordless is helpful (though not 100% mandatory. I can have a combination of corded and cordless).
These are 11-14 year olds who will operate the Dremels. They need to be safe and durable.
Any suggestions? I've never used one before.
Thanks