Working hard at Workshop SPEC

Here are some pictures of us (Huia syndicate) hard at work nailing, planing and overall getting our projects finished.

       Planing down our blocks of
       wood so they can become
       pencil holders.







And nailing our boxes together to create buzzers.

By Jenna.

What the year 7's enjoyed in Workshop

In workshop the year 7's had a ball here are some of the things they enjoyed:


Christian – I liked smashing nails into wood and exploring different
tools.
Josef – I enjoyed drilling and hammering stuff .
Emma –I enjoyed making all of the projects.
David – I enjoyed making the pens and the buzzers .
Becca – I enjoyed creating stuff and sharing my creations .
Tyreek – I enjoyed painting and building new things .
Scott-I enjoyed making the buzzers and making the shelve.
Eden I enjoyed making all the creations .
Sefh – I enjoyed making my creations and sharing them with my
family.
Chris – I enjoyed doing all of the tasks.
Bernice - I enjoyed making usable items.

Wow what a good time they had! Aren't they lucky!

Interviewed by Kelvin, posted by Emily.

Workshop Tools

Some of the different equipment and hand tools in workshop SPEC.
- Hammer
- Planer
- Sand paper
- Rasp
- File
- Hand drill
- Wet 'n' Dry
- Tenon saw
- Coping saw
- Sanding block
- Nails
- Safety glasses
- Recycled computer wire
- Ruler

By Jenna - Room 5

Wood Turning

In Workshop we are doing wood turning as an on the side project. We are working on it in between working on our main project. It involves marking and planing the corners down, then using the wood turner and a type of rasp/chisel to make indents to make a pretty pencil holder. We are all looking forward to having a go at this! Some of us have already finished this and others have only just started.
Hopefully we can all finish in time. See you next time!

Emily, room 5

Workshop Extension

Workshop Extension

At the end of each term a certain amount of people are chosen for a two day workshop extension group. I talked to Becca, Jesse and Kate about the extension and what they thought about it.

“It was a good experience and the project we had to do was to create a clock. I liked making them but it was hard work, it was really awesome seeing other people’s ideas and finished projects” Becca said.

“It was a really good learning experience as well, I was pleased with my finished project it was a pacific flower design. It was really fun and I recommend working hard to get chosen for this extension” Jesse said.

“It was really fun. It was challenging but the hard work pays off” Kate added.

Here is a picture of Kate with her awesome clock:

 

By Jenna

Introduction

Hi, as you may have noticed there are some new bloggers on this blog, they are me Emily and Jenna. We are both from the mighty Huia syndicate. We will be updating you on everything that goes on in the workshop room. We will also be informing you of all the awesome projects we have been doing!
Until next time bye!

Term 3

In woodwork we are starting to make buzzers as our first project in term 3! We have chosen designs to put on top of our buzzers, mine is a book. The buzzers are like a game you have to match up the dots to make the buzzer buzz! We have only just started as it was our first day in the woodwork room for spec. We are quite excited to see our finished products and are looking forward to having a fun term in woodwork. Farewell for now!

Emily, room 5