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CarveWright Educational Package The CarveWright Woodworking System, a compact, computercontrolled CNC with sophisticated, user-friendly software for creating complex carvings. System features 3D scanning capabilities, and is used in hundreds of classrooms throughout the U.S. to prepare students for future jobs. The Educational Package includes supporting materials for use in a classroom setting. The CarveWright System is high tech, fun, compact, and affordable. User’s Forum, Tips & Tricks, Tutorials, and Pattern Store available on our Web site. Welding Training Curriculum Complete training programs including DVDs, instructor guides, LHR Technologies 713-473-6572 • sales@lhrtech.com • www.carvewright.com ScanTEK S.T.E.M. Program LJ Create provides a comprehensive series of learning resources to deliver exciting S.T.E.M. programs in middle and high school. They provide a flexible, computer-based teaching facility that can be configured to meet your exact needs. Encompasses both teacher-led instruction and individualized, self-paced learning. Program delivered within a local area network or via the Internet. Practical activities promote hands-on aspects of S.T.E.M. Projects supported with underpinning math, science, and technology materials. and student workbooks. Newly offered in 2008—Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe 2-inch and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Pipe 6-inch. To see a complete line of curriculum offerings including GTAW, SMAW, GMAW, & FCAW, visit www. welding.org or request a printed training materials catalog. LJ Create • 800-237-3482 • www.ljcreate.com Hobart Institute of Welding Technology 800-332-9448 • fax 937-332-520 www.welding.org Metalworking for Shops and Art Departments Hossfeld Universal metal bender lets students learn metalworking skills and complete projects with hands-on experience. School package includes bender, stand, and selected tooling for bending tube, pipe, bar, flat, angle iron, scrolls, ornamental work, and more. Solid, Americanbuilt, will last and last. Instructional guide includes setup for every bend. We are a trusted name and have supplied benders to schools, votechs, and universities for over 35 years. Call or e-mail for information. Automotive Electronics Test Equipment King Electronics manufactures a diverse line of electronic instruments and equipment for the testing of various components used on and in the internal combustion engines used for automotive, marine, aircraft, and industrial applications. Products include Magneto Coil-Condenser Tester, Growler Armature Tester; Distributor Driver Bench; Battery Starter Tester; Volt, Amp, Alternator Tester; Electric Current Indicator; and more. We’re your best source for cost-effective, dependable products. King Electronics 877-772-5464 • info@4king.com • www.4king.com Filter System Vacuums Shop Air Air-Vac Systems can keep the air in your school shop clean. Air-Vac Air Cleaners are housed in 16-guage steel, powder-coated cabinets that measure 2' × 5' long. Squirrel cage fan pulls dirty air through a series of filters and exhausts the cleaned air back into your shop. Installation is simple. Shelf-mount or hang from chains. Model M25 will clean the air in a 2,000 sq. ft. building, weighs only 160 lbs., and sells for $1,490. See our Web site for more. Hossfeld Mfg. Co • 507-452-2182 info@hossfeldbender.com www.hossfeldbender.com Air-Vac Systems • 800-234-2473 • cell 319-290-2003 fax 319-266-2524 • waybar20@aol.com www.techdirections.com CAREER EXPLORATION TOOLS 29 http://www.carvewright.com http://www.welding.org http://www.welding.org http://www.ljcreate.com http://www.welding.org http://www.4king.com http://www.hossfeldbender.com http://www.techdirections.com

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Tech Directions - May 2008

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