Friday Blogger Posts

 we had a grade check on monday, and we started learning how to wire electrical wires for switches and outlets for the rest of the week.On thursday we got to do the wiring hands on and we did the great shake out drill aswell.

Edison Origins

 Edison International traces its origins back to July 4, 1886. On that day, the partnership of Holt and Knupp (which later became the Visalia Electric Light and Gas Company) first used a steam engine fueled by cord wood to power brilliant arc lights during Visalia's evening 4th of July celebrations.

Started in Visalia

AC and DC power

 Ac power is usually used for smaller appliances,cars etc

Dc power is usually used for home and world wide appliances

Construction Wordsearch

  City- large town.

Welding-join together (metal pieces or parts) by heating the surfaces to the point of melting using a blowtorch, electric arc, or other means, and uniting them by pressing, hammering, etc.

Inspector-an official employed to ensure that official regulations are obeyed, especially in public services.

Backhoe-a mechanical excavator that draws toward itself a bucket attached to a hinged boom.

Contractor-a person or company that undertakes a contract to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job.

Sub Work

 Sergio Martinez Per 3

From the word search, depending on which class you are in, place your definitions here.

Word,  definition, photo.

Sawzall-through a registered trademark of Milwaukee Tool—is the term often used to describe any brand of reciprocating saw. These saws cut in a back-and-forth motion, similar to a handsaw that's just downed four espressos

Drill press- a machine tool for drilling holes, set on a fixed stand.

jointer-a plane used for preparing a wooden edge for fixing or joining to another.

an endless saw, consisting of a steel band with a serrated edge running over wheels.

Planer- another term for plane3, especially when power-operated.

Aviation snips- Snips, also known as shears, are hand tools used to cut sheet metal and other tough webs. 

Counter wheel- A surveyor's wheel, also called a click wheel, hodometer, waywiser, trundle wheel, measuring wheel or perambulator is a device for measuring distance.

Chalk line- A chalk line or chalk box is a tool for marking long, straight lines on relatively flat surfaces, much farther than is practical by hand or with a straightedge. 

Torpedo level- A torpedo level is a type of spirit level that is an essential tool for any professional working in tight spaces. 

Hand winch- A hand winch is a tool that makes it easier to pull or lift large or heavy items such as: Loading boats onto trailers. Multipurpose hauling or lifting of light loads.

Tiny House Ideas

The Stairs are a great add on into the tiny homes because it makes it easier to get up to the loft. We can also try adding a second loft for extra storage and space.the stairs could also be made smaller/space efficient. 

FrenchToast Friday

 

    This week we made french toast in class on friday. We also learned how to use some of the power tools for the class.We worked on getting nails out from scrapped up pallets.