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Ms. Manasewitsch from Pleasant Hill, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Back the Trades! Woodshop Revival

Help me give my students wood supplies and equipment for hands-on fall classes.

  • $4,193 goal

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My Project

Trade programs have been disappearing in our public schools. I have been working to revive the wood course at our school, and many students have jumped at the opportunity to sign up for Woodshop as their elective class THIS FALL. Hands-on courses allow students to develop applicable skills for the real world, and these types of courses draw in students who may feel less successful in traditional academic classes

In order to have a successful program, our students are still in need of woodworking tools and supplies.

We have been without an operating wood shop for over 8 years, so much of the equipment has been distributed to other sites or is damaged. I have been working since January to set up a functional, safe shop for our students. Fall classes are about to begin, and we are still in need of several crucial components.

Furthermore, in this wood shop, we will look beyond just basic woodwork to develop some engineering and technical skills. For example, we have a strong partnership with our feeder high school's robotics program, and we look forward to learning some engineering concepts and equipment training from them.

Ms. Manasewitsch
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
xTool D1 Pro Laser Engraver with RA2 Pro, 20W Output Laser Cutter DIY Laser Engraving Machine, 120W Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine, Laser Engraver for Wood and Metal, Craft Paper, Acrylic, Leather • Amazon Business $1,583.99 1 $1,583.99
kimllier Heavy Duty Woodworking Vise 9 Inch Cast Iron Wood Working Vise with Mounting Screws Durable Woodworking Vise Fit for Woodworking, Cutting, and Drilling • Amazon Business $90.16 5 $450.80
BOSCH GKF125CEK Colt 1.25 HP (Max) Variable-Speed Palm Router Kit with Edge Guide • Amazon Business $135.81 2 $271.62
IRWIN Drill Bit Set, M35 Cobalt Alloy Steel Steel, 29-Piece (3018002) • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
6 Pack Bench Dogs Bench Dog Clamp Woodworking Accessories For 3/4 Inch Workbench Dog Hole With Non-Slip Pad Aluminum Alloy MFT stops (19mm) • Amazon Business $19.99 6 $119.94
DEWALT 6 Gallon DXV06PZ 4 Peak HP Poly Wet/Dry Vac, Heavy-Duty Shop Vacuum with Blower Function Yellow+Black • Amazon Business $107.99 1 $107.99
WEN 500-Pound Capacity 46 By 25.5-Inch Extra Wide Service Utility Cart • Amazon Business $104.98 1 $104.98
Sellstrom Face Shield - Single Crown Full Safety Mask for Men & Women - Clear Polycarbonate - Ratchet Headgear - S32010 • Amazon Business $31.28 3 $93.84
BOSCH RBS015MBS 15-Piece (Universally Compatible Accessory) Carbide-Tipped Wood Router Bit Assorted Set • Amazon Business $79.35 1 $79.35
30 Pcs 6 x 9 Inch Scuff Pads, General Purpose Scuff Pads for Scuffing Auto Body Repair Buffing and Polishing Pads for Scouring Sanding Automotive Car Auto Body Woodworking • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
MICROJIG GRR-RIPPER GR-100 3D Table Saw Pushblock, Yellow • Amazon Business $64.00 1 $64.00
FastCap Glu-Bot Glue Bottle (16 Ounces) - Pack 5 • Amazon Business $46.76 1 $46.76
Counter Brush for Furniture Patio Woodworking Drafting Cleaning, Wooden Handle with Horsehair Bristle Bench Brushes, 13 Inches Hand Broom • Amazon Business $14.20 2 $28.40
KugobarNe USB Rechargeable Engraving Pen with 35 Bits, Mini Engraver Pen for All Materials, Professional Etcher Engraver Tool, DIY Engraving Pen Cordless for Jewelry Glass Wood Stone Metal (Rose Gold) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
OWDEN Professional 36Pcs. Steel Metal Stamping Tool Set,(1/8”) 3mm,Steel Number and Letter Punch Set,Alloy Steel Made HRC 58-62 for Jewelry Craft Stamping. • Amazon Business $15.90 1 $15.90

Materials cost

$3,193.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $292.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$47.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,563.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$628.88

Total project goal

$4,192.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,192.52

42 Donors

-$3,081.10

Donations toward project cost

-$3,001.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.68

Matching donations from our partners

-$1,111.42

Match offers toward project cost

-$944.71

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$166.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$102.23

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