Carpenter's stance

"KnowsAboutCars" (knowsaboutcars)
02/16/2014 at 09:07 • Filed to: found on the interwebs

DISCUSSION (17)

The Compromiser > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 09:21

That's only good for track day bro!

That shit is wicked tyte yo!

Too funny.

oldestyoungn > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 09:43

This perfectly portrays how stupid hella flush is.

shop-teacher > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 10:33

Ha! There are actually several instances where #2 is correct (if the head of the screw/nail is going to be covered or filled in).

I may actually use this picture in class.

KnowsAboutCars > shop-teacher
02/16/2014 at 10:39

Indeed there is.

/ amateur carpenter

shop-teacher > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 10:49

Have you made it past the "lightning boy" stage when hammering (never striking the same place twice)? I grew up working for my dad's construction company during school breaks. It took me years to get past that stage. Although my dad may argue that I'm still there from time to time (stfu old man!).

KnowsAboutCars > shop-teacher
02/16/2014 at 10:59

For the most part, yes. I actually haven't done much wood working for a while since I don't have much space for that (excuses, I know).

EDIT: I'm curious are shop classes mandatory in middle or high school in USA?

shop-teacher > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 11:22

I completely understand the space issues. It is a very space intensive hobby, and there's only so much you can do on an apartment balcony (been there).

Unfortunately, shop classes are not mandatory in most places or schools in the US. I currently teach middle school, and I do get every kid in the school. I get all the kids on a 6 week rotation in 6th and 7th grade, and I get most of the kids on a 9 week rotation in 8th grade. Throughout the 3 years they get a little bit of wood working, a little sheet metal, some basic structural and engineering principles, a nice dose of CAD drafting, and this year we added a bit of 3D printing.

I'm quite proud of the program I've helped build, but we're the exception rather than the rule. Very few middle schools have shop classes, and making it be mandatory is very rare. Most high schools have at least some shop, but they are very underutilized for the most part.

KnowsAboutCars > shop-teacher
02/16/2014 at 11:41

Your program sounds awesome! It's unfortunate that the classes aren't mandatory though. Here in Finland they are mandatory. Students first have a class split in wood and textile work in 3rd grade (9yo) then they choose which one they want to continue and from there they are mandatory till 8th grade (14yo).

shop-teacher > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 11:53

3rd grade!!! That's fantastic! I knew enough about Finland's education system to be jealous, but now I'm insanely jealous. Shop class simply does not exist below 6th grade in the US.

Thanks for the compliment. I've worked really hard on the program, so I like to brag a bit when I can :) . We make changes every year (it can get quite repetitive teaching the same thing every six weeks, so the changes keep me sane). The kid's enthusiasm keeps me going.

KnowsAboutCars > shop-teacher
02/16/2014 at 12:06

It's great that your students can try out something as new as 3d printing so early. My high school is going to get a 3d printer next year but I'm graduating this year so I won't be able to test it out.

The Compromiser > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 12:14

That was the nice thing about my area . Shop and home ec are mandatory for gr. 7&8.

My gr. 8 pig shaped clock just was tossed yesterday. I gave away the apron I made years ago.

shop-teacher > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 12:17

The 3D printer has really grabbed the attention of a lot of my students. I really believe it will lead to an increase in the number of students who persue engineering.

I run an after school club for kids to expand their knowledge of Industrial Tech, and build more things. Usually I have 8-12 kids throughout the year. When word got out that we had 3D printers (we have two small Makerbots), after four days I had 21 kids, and had to start turning them away. This year we're building catapults.

KnowsAboutCars > shop-teacher
02/16/2014 at 12:20

Catapults? You really know how to get kids attention!

shop-teacher > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 12:28

Thanks! I always have them throw out ideas at the beginning of the year. They range from the rather lame to the truly ridiculous (its probably the most fun meeting of the year). They were genuinely surprised when I gave the catapult idea the green light. Catapults are great because in addition to being great fun, there's a lot of learning to be done if you're going to make a good one.

KnowsAboutCars > shop-teacher
02/16/2014 at 12:43

Sounds a bit similar to what we had in the elementary. Our teacher had some ideas and let us choose which one we would make. He was a fun teacher with kind of "manly man" teaching style with cool stories and little tolerance to whining.

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 16:13

Stance is, by conclusion, screwed up.

shop-teacher > KnowsAboutCars
02/16/2014 at 17:11

That does sound like me. We have fun, but no whining is tolerated. I do like a bit of ribbing each other, as long as its respectful.

I don't expect perfection by any means, but I do expect whatever that student's best is.