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enrico.n.manes.1 wrote:
<ul><li> I received some emails today about the preference of the forum as opposed to the google document system so long as anybody can post here. Brian informed me that there is a setting to allow anybody to post so it should be taken care of now. Feel free to try and post.</li> <li> Emails went back and forth today regarding the purchase of either toolbox for each kit or a toolchest for them all. It appears that the majority prefers individual toolboxes with a large cart on which to store the toolboxes. It was pretty neat to see everyone get creative with solutions.</li> <li> Indra and Arianne came up with the idea of putting pictures of the items on the toolboxes to make it easier for the kids to find where things go.</li> <li> Andrea will get the kids to make the labels for the toolboxes.</li> <li> Roger informed us that there are files at Vexlab to get visuals of the equipment and I've posted the following links (there may be others) <a href=http://www.vexlabs.com/vex-robotics-fasteners.shtml> Vex labs printout 1</a> <a href=http://www.vexcad.com/>CAD Files</a> </li> </ul> The pros/cons fell out like this, Pros for individual toolbox - each unit is self-contained with the proper amount of bolts, nuts, and tools in their own compartments - individual accountability - might take longer checking them back in - each student group knows which box is their based on a numbering system - potentially easier if a small group wants to work on things Cons for individual toolbox - more boxes to store - the students would have to come down to check them out Pros for the toolchest - easier checkout system - 1 big chest/unit to check out - easier to maneuver and handle the logistics - potentially easier if a large group wants to work on them Cons for toolchest - we'll have to buy some additional accessories to organize the bits - no individual accountability for the kids when things go missing - problematic if two classes wanted to work on them together - might create a lot of foot traffic in the class as opposed to students having all their resources in front of them Each of the following will fit in the toolbox but I have not checked to see if Walmart carries them but they give you an idea of what we might be looking for. <a href=http://www.amazon.com/Flambeau-Translucent-Polypropylene-Organizing-Compartments/dp/B000FPC332/sr=8-14/qid=1165525683/ref=sr_1_14/104-3173702-2056708?ie=UTF8&s=industrial> Additional storage 1 </a> <a href=http://www.amazon.com/Stack-Compartment-Storage-Removable-Dividers/dp/B0000CEZ2S/sr=8-6/qid=1165525683/ref=sr_1_6/104-3173702-2056708?ie=UTF8&s=hi> Additional storage 2</a> I just got off the phone with Walmart in W. Laf and they have the boxes shown in the Storage 1 link above for about $3/pc in their fish & tackle section so this is shaping up nicely.
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