How to Use the Cardboard Rolling Cutter

How to Use the Cardboard Rolling Cutter 

Introduction: 

Here, in the makerspace, cardboard is used on a daily basis. To handle that cardboard, tools are needed to cut it. Often, due to the thickness of the cardboard, scissors are not productive. Thus, the cardboard cutter is an important tool that everyone should know how to use. 

Directions:

• To charge the device, connect the charger to the outlet and the wire to the device. When, the wire is plugged in properly, a light will shine.
• When cutting cardboard, align the blade properly. Then, press the black button on the top of the device to activate the blade. 

In closing: 

When using this simple tool, it is important to remember it is a machine. Therefore, it should be treated as such and should be used safely. For example, it should never be left on the edge of a table. Otherwise, it has the potential to fall off.

This device, when used properly can be used to foster student creativity. For example, the snoopy house on the right. 

For more information on about this device click here.

Makerspace - From The Ground Up

The Ashland Innovation Center - starts from nothing

Last fall I sat down and introduced one of my administrators to the concept of a Makerspace. I warned her that I was about to change her life. And so I have. She immediately jumped into research mode, then excited mode, and then we started working together to build a team and build our dream.

Six months later we have built an amazing team of teachers and administrators from around our district and we have started getting funding commitments. In this blog, I hope that we will be able to share our process, our goals, and ultimately, our results.