We've done it for you. We put all the tools we could
find through rigorous testing in the classroom. The ones shown here are
those chosen by teachers and students.
"We recommend tools only if:
1) they're safe;
2) children find them easy to use and control, and achieve quality outcomes
with them;
3) they support design and make activities and promote the development
of skills and craftmanship;
4) they lay the foundation for future technical education and
5) they're good value for money." Dave Catlin, Managing Director, Valiant Technology.
Marking Out Tools
1. Steel Ruler
$5.95 Code: 1542-111C
Used if very accurate measurements are required.
2. T-Square
$2.95 Code: 1542-112C
Used with the Valiant Worktop to mark out shapes on paper, card or sheets of plastic. Inventa encourages the use of card and paper. This tool can be used to make accurate nets.
Flexicurve
$8.50 Code: 1542-136C
A very useful tool to assist the drawing of curves, particularly shapes to fit Roamer. 60cm long.
3. Tri-Square
$3.50 Code: 1542-115C
This square is designed for the purpose: it's lightweight and is perfectly sized for 10mm wood strip and link strip.
