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8/26/2026 2:39:09 PM EDT
[#1]
Jim,

Do you need another batch of safety glasses?

It's been a few years since I sent the last ones.
8/26/2026 3:08:19 PM EDT
[#2]
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Originally Posted By raffi383:
Jim,

Do you need another batch of safety glasses?

It's been a few years since I sent the last ones.
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That would be great, yes.   We could use them.    I was throwing away old pairs today.
8/26/2026 3:14:02 PM EDT
[#3]
They arrive Sept 1.

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8/26/2026 3:29:20 PM EDT
[#4]
Update 8/26

Last update for the week.......    My sons flew home for a little family reunion this weekend, so we will be up at the cabin enjoying eachothers company.  

Hopefully my very new classes can manage for a couple days.    Normally, not a problem, but this is pretty early, and we don't have all of our materials here yet, and there are lots of questions about our direction right now.     Kids are getting last directions for the next couple days and hopefully they keep up the great work I've seen so far.  

It's amazingly fun to teach my classes so far this year.   We are having a pretty good time all day long.   Everybody is so enthusiastic.    It's pretty awesome as a teacher.
Team Leader and now Senior- Dayton


Last year, only a Freshman, and this year taking on an enthusiastic leadership role in her group already......Aubrey


Part of my Team Shark!
Addie, Leora, Maysyn, and about to cut me with the jigsaw for some smartass comment I made..... Ellora!    Great group of young ladies that did so well last year, and are back making the whole project seem easy.


Charlotte is back 2hrs a day, and is doing great work, taking on a leading role.


Kamryn and Emma back as Seniors doing some excellent work as always.   My crazy Sophomore boys from last year are also back as Juniors and I know they will be doing some fantastic work again.  


8/26/2026 3:31:05 PM EDT
[#5]
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Originally Posted By raffi383:
They arrive Sept 1.

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Fantastic!   Thanks raffi!

It's so nice having clean un-scratched glasses for the kids.    They have been much more open to wearing them, when they are relatively new and not scratched.
8/26/2026 3:47:57 PM EDT
[#6]
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Originally Posted By guns762:
Update 8/26

Last update for the week.......    My sons flew home for a little family reunion this weekend, so we will be up at the cabin enjoying eachothers company.  

Hopefully my very new classes can manage for a couple days.    Normally, not a problem, but this is pretty early, and we don't have all of our materials here yet, and there are lots of questions about our direction right now.     Kids are getting last directions for the next couple days and hopefully they keep up the great work I've seen so far.  

It's amazingly fun to teach my classes so far this year.   We are having a pretty good time all day long.   Everybody is so enthusiastic.    It's pretty awesome as a teacher.
Team Leader and now Senior- Dayton
https://i.imgur.com/OKwwqNO.jpg

Last year, only a Freshman, and this year taking on an enthusiastic leadership role in her group already......Aubrey
https://i.imgur.com/3VI9p3a.jpg

Part of my Team Shark!
Addie, Leora, Maysyn, and about to cut me with the jigsaw for some smartass comment I made..... Ellora!    Great group of young ladies that did so well last year, and are back making the whole project seem easy.
https://i.imgur.com/s4MVnoC.jpg

Charlotte is back 2hrs a day, and is doing great work, taking on a leading role.
https://i.imgur.com/L5XPU5h.jpg

Kamryn and Emma back as Seniors doing some excellent work as always.   My crazy Sophomore boys from last year are also back as Juniors and I know they will be doing some fantastic work again.  
https://i.imgur.com/OOvyTJC.jpg

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That student in the spider shirt?  Yeah. Keep an eye on her. She looks like just the kind of person who’s gonna make this project bestest ever.
ProTip: Never pick a fight with a tree planter. He swings a hoedad for 9 hours a day, carries 30-40 pounds of seedlings on his back, and has 12-14 friends just like him hiding out on the other side of the junk butt pile. They will fuck your shit up.
8/26/2026 5:04:50 PM EDT
[#7]
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Originally Posted By guns762:

Fantastic!   Thanks raffi!

It's so nice having clean un-scratched glasses for the kids.    They have been much more open to wearing them, when they are relatively new and not scratched.
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8/26/2026 6:24:03 PM EDT
[#8]
Nice to see several of the veteran kids stepping up, and helping to lead.
8/27/2026 2:17:43 AM EDT
[Last Edit: brass][Edited] [#9]
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Originally Posted By guns762:
Update 8/26

Last update for the week.......    My sons flew home for a little family reunion this weekend, so we will be up at the cabin enjoying eachothers company.  

Hopefully my very new classes can manage for a couple days.    Normally, not a problem, but this is pretty early, and we don't have all of our materials here yet, and there are lots of questions about our direction right now.     Kids are getting last directions for the next couple days and hopefully they keep up the great work I've seen so far.  

It's amazingly fun to teach my classes so far this year.   We are having a pretty good time all day long.   Everybody is so enthusiastic.    It's pretty awesome as a teacher.
Team Leader and now Senior- Dayton
https://i.imgur.com/OKwwqNO.jpg

Last year, only a Freshman, and this year taking on an enthusiastic leadership role in her group already......Aubrey
https://i.imgur.com/3VI9p3a.jpg

Part of my Team Shark!
Addie, Leora, Maysyn, and about to cut me with the jigsaw for some smartass comment I made..... Ellora!    Great group of young ladies that did so well last year, and are back making the whole project seem easy.


Charlotte is back 2hrs a day, and is doing great work, taking on a leading role.
https://i.imgur.com/L5XPU5h.jpg

Kamryn and Emma back as Seniors doing some excellent work as always.   My crazy Sophomore boys from last year are also back as Juniors and I know they will be doing some fantastic work again.  
https://i.imgur.com/OOvyTJC.jpg

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So you have both a Leora and an Elora in your class?    Won't that get a little confusing?

It's like naming your dogs bigspot and lilspot.   I guess as long as the dogs know their exact name, its fine.

NOT calling the fine ladies dogs, was just drawing comparison, no insult direct implied or made up and don't throw me in the social justice furnace of progress!

The person who complains most, and is the most critical of others has the most to hide.

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.
8/27/2026 11:48:12 AM EDT
[#10]
Mail Tracking says you should get My Check Friday....maybe
"He should have killed me. I would have killed me."
For God and Country: Geronimo! Geronimo! Geronimo!
Michael Moore: Trump’s election is going to be the biggest Fuck You ever recorded in human history….And it will feel good.
8/27/2026 4:47:51 PM EDT
[#11]
IN!!!
Stay with me! If you find yourself alone, riding in the green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Elysium, and you're already dead!
I got two guns, one for each of ya
8/27/2026 9:52:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By GiggleSmith:
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I will look for it 1st thing Monday morning.  
8/28/2026 11:07:42 AM EDT
[#13]
Make that delivered.


Something for your kiddies to listen to


Voyage To The Bottom Of The Sea
"He should have killed me. I would have killed me."
For God and Country: Geronimo! Geronimo! Geronimo!
Michael Moore: Trump’s election is going to be the biggest Fuck You ever recorded in human history….And it will feel good.
8/28/2026 11:43:25 AM EDT
[#14]
I’m looking forward to following along once again! Will you be creating an Amazon wish list for items or supplies you guys need?
8/28/2026 1:43:27 PM EDT
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See page 3, post 14.
8/29/2026 6:46:48 PM EDT
[#16]
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Originally Posted By MSC182:
I’m looking forward to following along once again! Will you be creating an Amazon wish list for items or supplies you guys need?
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Working on the list.    Ive got a few things on there, but I'd like to have us get a bit further into this with a bit more confidence before I share it.
8/29/2026 7:26:10 PM EDT
[Last Edit: shack357][Edited] [#17]
You mentioned adding a shark to the display.

Wouldn't fit very well with the military ships, but a great white biting a hole in Ben Gardner's boat would be awesome.

ETA-I see you're doing a full size tiger shark. Want a small(about 4" wide) set of jaws from one to get tooth shape and positioning down?
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8/31/2026 11:31:25 AM EDT
[#18]
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Originally Posted By shack357:
You mentioned adding a shark to the display.

Wouldn't fit very well with the military ships, but a great white biting a hole in Ben Gardner's boat would be awesome.

ETA-I see you're doing a full size tiger shark. Want a small(about 4" wide) set of jaws from one to get tooth shape and positioning down?
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/146284/1000001096_jpg-3819218.JPG
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That might be pretty cool to include and use as a reference.
8/31/2026 11:32:05 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By GiggleSmith:
Make that delivered.


Something for your kiddies to listen to


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ZbHu_0oAQw
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Letter got to me today.     I'll have the kids open it in a while, and get some pictures.
8/31/2026 12:05:53 PM EDT
[#20]
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Originally Posted By guns762:


That might be pretty cool to include and use as a reference.
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Originally Posted By guns762:
Originally Posted By shack357:
You mentioned adding a shark to the display.

Wouldn't fit very well with the military ships, but a great white biting a hole in Ben Gardner's boat would be awesome.

ETA-I see you're doing a full size tiger shark. Want a small(about 4" wide) set of jaws from one to get tooth shape and positioning down?
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/146284/1000001096_jpg-3819218.JPG


That might be pretty cool to include and use as a reference.

I'll get it sent out sometime this week.

WARNING-this post contains words or thoughts that may at some point be discovered by the state of California to cause cancer.
8/31/2026 1:51:00 PM EDT
[#21]
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Originally Posted By shack357:

I'll get it sent out sometime this week.

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Originally Posted By guns762:
Originally Posted By shack357:
You mentioned adding a shark to the display.

Wouldn't fit very well with the military ships, but a great white biting a hole in Ben Gardner's boat would be awesome.

ETA-I see you're doing a full size tiger shark. Want a small(about 4" wide) set of jaws from one to get tooth shape and positioning down?
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/146284/1000001096_jpg-3819218.JPG


That might be pretty cool to include and use as a reference.

I'll get it sent out sometime this week.


Thank you!    Appreciate it!  
8/31/2026 3:42:51 PM EDT
[#22]
Update 8/31  

I'm back from my little family reunion with my boys.   We had a great few days together.    Ran them to Billings this morning at 4am.

When I got to school today, it definitely looked like the kids were working.......maybe a bit overzealous.    Foam seemed to be a number one material being utilized on Friday.  Everyone wanted in on the action, and we went a little off track.   The enthusiasm was good, so there is that.  

1st off.....  

@GiggleSmith ........   Wow!!!!!!  Thank you!!!!  Crazy generous of you good Sir!    Outstanding!    Kids were pretty floored today when they opened the letter.  



If you can't read the money order, it's for $1000


Siren -   Looks like they got a bit creative about some of the decorations that will be on our column with the Siren.   We are a bit early on this level of detail, so we will put them aside until it's time.  


Charlotte and Kamryn working on figuring out how far our tiers should be separated on the pole.



U.S.S. Arizona -     Landon M. and Carter working on the bottom sea area of the display tier.  We are adding chicken wire first, then a base of burlap and glue.    We will probably add some spray foam over top before acrylic details.



Tiger shark-   The kids cut out quite a few cross sections, but I think we need to revisit the contours and sizes.   We used AI to try to generate a cross section diagram, but It did not do a very good job, and we think it got the front shape all wrong.   We may just have to go with different vies and free hand them.   The girls have one done, and it looks pretty darn good.   We may use the AI for the sections further back from the main fin.




8/31/2026 11:04:09 PM EDT
[#23]
"He should have killed me. I would have killed me."
For God and Country: Geronimo! Geronimo! Geronimo!
Michael Moore: Trump’s election is going to be the biggest Fuck You ever recorded in human history….And it will feel good.
8/31/2026 11:12:22 PM EDT
[#24]
I like the giant squid but do it in the Jules Vern 20000 leagues under the sea.

movie was pretty cool as a kid
I bought all this equipment. What do you mean that the dead AREN'T coming back to life?
8/31/2026 11:20:39 PM EDT
[#25]
“America is a whorehouse where the revolutionary ideals of your forefathers are corrupted and sold in alleys by vendors of capitalism.”
9/1/2026 1:26:37 AM EDT
[#26]
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Originally Posted By metalsaber:
I like the giant squid but do it in the Jules Vern 20000 leagues under the sea.

movie was pretty cool as a kid
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Squid consuming the broken up corsair with the skeleton for a pilot?

The person who complains most, and is the most critical of others has the most to hide.

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.
9/1/2026 11:07:55 AM EDT
[#27]
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Squid consuming the broken up corsair with the skeleton for a pilot?

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The kids are equally as dark.....

I'm liking that line of thought though.    We will see where we go.    We haven't started on the squid yet, because I'm not sure exactly what is the best place for it.    That might be a good direction to go.
9/1/2026 11:17:42 AM EDT
[#28]
I managed to leave my phone at home today, so the update will again be in the afternoon.       I'm just about caught up with beginning instructions for all the classes, so I can get more photos taken and more details documented.  

We are doing something a bit different with communication between groups this year.   I'm having each group write out what they accomplished and what needs done next at the end of each hour.    The incoming class then reads the write up so they are up to speed, and I don't have to go around and explain everything to each group.   I'm still doing a check with each group, but it's saving time.     In these beginning days, it's been super helpful to the groups knowing what was done the previous hour.    Groups will probably start diverging as more tasks and parts of the project become relevent.
9/1/2026 11:55:38 AM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762][Edited] [#29]
Folks have asked for a list of materials or tools that we are in need of.    I have a few things that we could use right now.


Sherwin -Williams in Cody, WY is having a 30% off bucket sale this week.    They will deliver right to our school or my house.     Some great guys work there, including  arfcom members here.  

(307) 527-1118-  Ask for Mark, he can set you up.  
We are in need of :

Green Frog tape in various widths.....    1", 2",
Roller extensions, colapsable
Purdy 2" brushes
Roller replacements    smooth/semi smooth
plastic drop sheets
Latex gloves,  large fit most hands best(duplicates are welcome here)
Roller trays-disposable
1 gal of SW 6941 Nifty Turquoise Super Paint.....   eggshell


I'll try to put together some Amazon lists soon.     There are some tools and replacement tools that are needed.   I just haven't had a chance to get a list yet.

9/1/2026 12:09:22 PM EDT
[#30]
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Originally Posted By guns762:

The kids are equally as dark.....

I'm liking that line of thought though.    We will see where we go.    We haven't started on the squid yet, because I'm not sure exactly what is the best place for it.    That might be a good direction to go.
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Originally Posted By brass:



Squid consuming the broken up corsair with the skeleton for a pilot?


The kids are equally as dark.....

I'm liking that line of thought though.    We will see where we go.    We haven't started on the squid yet, because I'm not sure exactly what is the best place for it.    That might be a good direction to go.
Have it partially emerging from the floor designed as water with tentacles protruding from the floor as well so people can get cool pictures of it trying to grab them
I bought all this equipment. What do you mean that the dead AREN'T coming back to life?
9/1/2026 12:19:41 PM EDT
[#31]
@guns762
Gloves, plastic drop sheets, paint roller liners ariving next week 9/8 - 9/10.
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9/1/2026 12:32:15 PM EDT
[#32]
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@guns762
Gloves, plastic drop sheets, paint roller liners ariving next week 9/8 - 9/10.
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Thank you!!!!!  

Appreciate it FB41!
9/1/2026 12:35:39 PM EDT
[#33]
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Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Have it partially emerging from the floor designed as water with tentacles protruding from the floor as well so people can get cool pictures of it trying to grab them
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Maybe not the best idea in a testosterone fueled lockup like a high school—but I like where your head’s at.  The thing with a killer squid monster is that you don’t really need the whole squid—a couple of well done tentacles that might have the occasional (out of reach) movement/wiggle and a darkened grotto/recess under some coral/seabed with eye-lights that (upon initiation) activate and possibly move.  Might add mystery while decreasing the total amount of work?
On Wednesdays we wear steel.
9/1/2026 1:04:37 PM EDT
[#34]
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Maybe not the best idea in a testosterone fueled lockup like a high school—but I like where your head’s at.  The thing with a killer squid monster is that you don’t really need the whole squid—a couple of well done tentacles that might have the occasional (out of reach) movement/wiggle and a darkened grotto/recess under some coral/seabed with eye-lights that (upon initiation) activate and possibly move.  Might add mystery while decreasing the total amount of work?
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Originally Posted By Sixtigers:
Originally Posted By metalsaber:
Have it partially emerging from the floor designed as water with tentacles protruding from the floor as well so people can get cool pictures of it trying to grab them

Maybe not the best idea in a testosterone fueled lockup like a high school—but I like where your head’s at.  The thing with a killer squid monster is that you don’t really need the whole squid—a couple of well done tentacles that might have the occasional (out of reach) movement/wiggle and a darkened grotto/recess under some coral/seabed with eye-lights that (upon initiation) activate and possibly move.  Might add mystery while decreasing the total amount of work?

Some great ideas....     Love them.  
9/1/2026 3:22:01 PM EDT
[#35]
Update 9/1

Layla posing with our Mermaid's column.   Slowly building up.    We still have 3 tiers to add before we can start deciding how to fill it in.


This is the tier that our wrecked ship will be on, above our Siren.   It is upside down at the moment, waiting for more framing.


We have multiple people doing some painting.    They decided to get some base coat colors down first, then go back and blend and thicken the coats.     This is the 1st wall they wanted to tackle.


Landon P made quick work of the Deep Sea Diver stand and castors.   We will begin adding chicken wire soon, then burlap and glue.


This is the new midsection of our Tiger shark.    It is at the 6' mark, mid body.    The AI contours did not work for the nose, but we are working with the shapes as a guide for the midsections.    Our sizes are coming off of a better done diagram.    


David, Sean, and Landon P checking for fitment of our F-4U's seabed structure.   We will have to move our power cords a bit, but I think this is going to work well.


Hayden cut the outer 2x4s today, and Carter and Landon M got them screwed onto the frame.  This is rightside up.    We will add a sheet of 1/2" plywood to the top for the seabed floor.


9/1/2026 3:37:50 PM EDT
[Last Edit: guns762][Edited] [#36]
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Originally Posted By guns762:
Folks have asked for a list of materials or tools that we are in need of.    I have a few things that we could use right now.


Sherwin -Williams in Cody, WY is having a 30% off bucket sale this week.    They will deliver right to our school or my house.     Some great guys work there, including  arfcom members here.  

(307) 527-1118-  Ask for Mark, he can set you up.  
We are in need of :

Green Frog tape in various widths.....    1", 2",
Roller extensions, colapsable
Purdy 2" brushes
Roller replacements    smooth/semi smooth
plastic drop sheets
Latex gloves,  large fit most hands best(duplicates are welcome here)
Roller trays-disposable
1 gal of SW 6941 Nifty Turquoise Super Paint.....   eggshell


I'll try to put together some Amazon lists soon.     There are some tools and replacement tools that are needed.   I just haven't had a chance to get a list yet.

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If you'd like to help out, and asked what we need right now in tools.....   Here is a list of what they came up with pretty quickly this morning.    
Ok, the kids asked for a few more ideas to be posted for tools that they would like to see.   If you want to wait for an Amazon list, I will get to that soon.   If you have another source that is cheaper, all the better.  Any help is always very much appreciated, but please don't feel obligated.  

-    Wire cutters
-    Tape measures-  25' are best for our use
-   Fabric tape measures-   Like 6' versions that roll up
-    Metal 18", 24", and 12" rulers-    Many of ours are losing their numbers and are hard to read anymore
-    Contractors pencils
-   Folding box cutters
-    Box Cutter blades
-    Drill bit set-   We've broken and dulled most of our sets
.    We still have bits, but most sets are missing many at this point
-    Slip Joint plyers
-    DeWalt 20vt batteries.    2amp are fine, they recharge quickly, and they aren't as heavy for some of the smaller students.
-     DeWalt 1/4" cordless  impact driver-    I just bought one today for them, but we could use 2 pretty easily
-    DeWalt 3/8" cordless drill.  We had 2 die at the end of last year.    We have one that works right now.
-   Low Pressure Paint Spray guns-   We have 2, but they are pretty worn out.    Cheap is best.   I think the ones we have are Amazon specials @ $17 or so each.  
-   Air hoses for the guns that aren't coiled.    Those coiled hoses seem to just get so tangled up too quickly.   We don't need super long hoses, just 10-15ft would be great.  
-   1/2" QD fittings for the hoses would also be needed.
9/1/2026 3:59:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Cargo][Edited] [#37]
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Originally Posted By guns762:


If you'd like to help out, and asked what we need right now in tools.....   Here is a list of what they came up with pretty quickly this morning.    
Ok, the kids asked for a few more ideas to be posted for tools that they would like to see.   If you want to wait for an Amazon list, I will get to that soon.   If you have another source that is cheaper, all the better.  Any help is always very much appreciated, but please don't feel obligated.  

-    Wire cutters
-    Tape measures-  25' are best for our use
-    Fabric tape measures-   Like 6' versions that roll up
-    Metal 18", 24", and 12" rulers-    Many of ours are losing their numbers and are hard to read anymore
-    Contractors pencils
-    Folding box cutters
-    Box Cutter blades
-    Drill bit set-   We've broken and dulled most of our sets.    We still have bits, but most sets are missing many at this point
-    Slip Joint plyers
-    DeWalt 20vt batteries.    2amp are fine, they recharge quickly, and they aren't as heavy for some of the smaller students.
-     DeWalt 1/4" cordless  impact driver-    I just bought one today for them, but we could use 2 pretty easily
-    DeWalt 3/8" cordless drill.  We had 2 die at the end of last year.    We have one that works right now.
-   Low Pressure Paint Spray guns-   We have 2, but they are pretty worn out.    Cheap is best.   I think the ones we have are Amazon specials @ $17 or so each.  
-   Air hoses for the guns that aren't coiled.    Those coiled hoses seem to just get so tangled up too quickly.   We don't need super long hoses, just 10-15ft would be great.  
-   1/2" QD fittings for the hoses would also be needed.
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Metal rulers coming your way...  plus a flexible one that looked useful.  Sorry Amazon says may take a week, regardless what the first pic says....

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9/1/2026 4:48:33 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Cargo:


Metal rulers coming your way...  plus a flexible one that looked useful.  Sorry Amazon says may take a week, regardless what the first pic says....

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Thank you Cargo!   Awesome sauce!
9/1/2026 5:22:23 PM EDT
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...We are doing something a bit different with communication between groups this year.   I'm having each group write out what they accomplished and what needs done next at the end of each hour.    The incoming class then reads the write up so they are up to speed, and I don't have to go around and explain everything to each group.   I'm still doing a check with each group, but it's saving time.     In these beginning days, it's been super helpful to the groups knowing what was done the previous hour.    Groups will probably start diverging as more tasks and parts of the project become relevent.
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Good leadership training for a position in supervision and/or management!
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9/1/2026 6:37:47 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FB41][Edited] [#40]
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Originally Posted By guns762:


If you'd like to help out, and asked what we need right now in tools.....   Here is a list of what they came up with pretty quickly this morning.    
Ok, the kids asked for a few more ideas to be posted for tools that they would like to see.   If you want to wait for an Amazon list, I will get to that soon.   If you have another source that is cheaper, all the better.  Any help is always very much appreciated, but please don't feel obligated.  

-    Wire cutters
-    Tape measures-  25' are best for our use
-   Fabric tape measures-   Like 6' versions that roll up
-    Metal 18", 24", and 12" rulers-    Many of ours are losing their numbers and are hard to read anymore
-    Contractors pencils
-    Folding box cutters
-    Box Cutter blades
-    Drill bit set-   We've broken and dulled most of our sets.    We still have bits, but most sets are missing many at this point
-    Slip Joint plyers
-    DeWalt 20vt batteries.    2amp are fine, they recharge quickly, and they aren't as heavy for some of the smaller students.
-     DeWalt 1/4" cordless  impact driver-    I just bought one today for them, but we could use 2 pretty easily
-    DeWalt 3/8" cordless drill.  We had 2 die at the end of last year.    We have one that works right now.
-   Low Pressure Paint Spray guns-   We have 2, but they are pretty worn out.    Cheap is best.   I think the ones we have are Amazon specials @ $17 or so each.  
-   Air hoses for the guns that aren't coiled.    Those coiled hoses seem to just get so tangled up too quickly.   We don't need super long hoses, just 10-15ft would be great.  
-   1/2" QD fittings for the hoses would also be needed.
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Scratched off box cutters, blades, tape measures and soft tape measures- they're coming next week too.
Is it possible for the metal shop teacher to sharpen your dull bits?

Ah hell with it- ... this is coming too.
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9/1/2026 6:42:21 PM EDT
[#41]
Jim,

UPS tried delivering the safety glasses today at 3:25.

They will try again tomorrow.
9/1/2026 9:34:56 PM EDT
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Scratched off box cutters, blades, tape measures and soft tape measures- they're coming next week too.
Is it possible for the metal shop teacher to sharpen your dull bits?

Ah hell with it- ... this is coming too.
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Sheesh, FB41, you've already been too generous!   THANK YOU!
9/1/2026 9:36:00 PM EDT
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Jim,

UPS tried delivering the safety glasses today at 3:25.

They will try again tomorrow.
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Thanks raffi, ill bet they will get to me tomorrow.  
9/2/2026 9:35:59 AM EDT
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Sheesh, FB41, you've already been too generous!   THANK YOU!
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I'm a cheapskate compared to some of the really generous members here.
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9/2/2026 5:00:07 PM EDT
[#45]
Update 9/2

The days go sooooooo fast.......

Side Project Driftwood Sheep-   Layla working on staining the white weathered bottoms of the horns.    She is going to put a coat of boiled linseed oil on there at the end, and then probably buff a bit with steel wool.       Landon P had a basic frame welded up yesterday, but we need to make a few adjustments to it's pose before we continue.


Siren's column-  Kennly, Carter, and Reece working on getting the last couple tiers up and secured in place.


Later in the morning, Charlotte, Zoe, Kamyn, and Emma worked to finish the tiers, and start adding chicken wire to fill and sculpt the coral formation.


Mural work-  Morgan and Reagan adding more paint.  Morgan has a very precise vision in his head for how he'd like to see the colors go, so I'm letting him take charge with the planning on that.


F-4U Seabed-   Beth helped Sawyer get the plywood fitted to the top of our seabed tier.


Wrecked pirate ship coastline-  Gianreye, and Landon M got the tier up above the bow of the U-boat to check for fitment.   I think we figured out how to get it where we want it.   We may have to build out our french cleats a bit, but I think we can make it work.




Team Shark-   Brielle, Ellora, Rilee, and Leora........   scaling each section of our shak and drawing them out.    They made quick work today and got all of them cut out to scale.    


F-4U   The Great Dane working on our 1/48 scale model.   Getting it ready so we can start making parts to scale.  






9/2/2026 6:32:46 PM EDT
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Wire cutters..  Do you use them for copper electrical wire or for nails and pry tools?

IOW:

This:  ($18 for 5)
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQL6P7W5

Or these: ($8 for 5)
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G9GKQZYZ


On slip joint Pliers, is bottom tier OK?

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9/3/2026 9:46:46 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By brass:
Wire cutters..  Do you use them for copper electrical wire or for nails and pry tools?

IOW:

This:  ($18 for 5)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQL6P7W5
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQL6P7W5

Or these: ($8 for 5)
www.amazon.com/dp/B0G9GKQZYZ
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G9GKQZYZ


On slip joint Pliers, is bottom tier OK?

www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ3LB869
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQ3LB869


?
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Slip joint pliers look good.    

The wire cutters all look a bit too light duty.     We end up cutting 10-12ga steel wire quite a bit during the year.
9/3/2026 10:09:53 AM EDT
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I might be showing mechanical ignorance here, but would it be better to show which air fittings you need?  I swear, there’s at least three different types…
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9/3/2026 11:34:40 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Sixtigers:
I might be showing mechanical ignorance here, but would it be better to show which air fittings you need?  I swear, there’s at least three different types…
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That would have been nice, huh......    Sorry.   I did not specify, and yes there are several types of fittings.  I think looking at the ones I bought yesterday, they are "IM" type.    

I scratched the hoses and fittings off the list, just now, as I grabbed some yesterday when I was at ACE.    The girls were hounding me about it, so I just grabbed them.   We are pretty well set for them now.
9/3/2026 11:50:52 AM EDT
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