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27/10/2026

Talking about fume control is one thing. Seeing it in action makes all the difference.

This demo shows Fumefree capturing fumes at the source, making it easier for teachers to demonstrate effective fume extraction and help students understand why a proper setup matters.

Because when you can see the difference, you understand the value.

We'll be at DATTA WA this year! 🙌DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: THE NEXT GENERATION. Expect hands-on workshops, keynotes and indus...
27/10/2026

We'll be at DATTA WA this year! 🙌

DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY: THE NEXT GENERATION. Expect hands-on workshops, keynotes and industry-led sessions on advanced manufacturing, digital design, robotics and sustainable systems.

Come and tell us what you need in your school and what you'd love to run next year - we'll be happy to help with STEM, Design and Technology, Robotics, Woodworking and more!

🙋 Tools For Schools: Stand 11
📅 27 November 2026
📍 Edith Cowan University

Register here: https://ap1.hubs.ly/H01rgXx0

Have you ever walked into a brand-new workshop, STEM room or training facility and wondered how it all came together?Not...
21/10/2026

Have you ever walked into a brand-new workshop, STEM room or training facility and wondered how it all came together?

Not just the furniture. Everything.

The machinery, the storage, the layouts, the installation, the timing, the people coordinating it all behind the scenes.

Our latest blog takes a look at how TFS Projects helps turn drawings on a page into learning environments that are ready to use from day one.

A safer welding workshop starts with the right approach to fume control.In welding classrooms and training workshops, st...
20/10/2026

A safer welding workshop starts with the right approach to fume control.

In welding classrooms and training workshops, students can spend hours learning and practising in close quarters. Managing welding fumes is essential to creating a safer learning environment, protecting student and instructor wellbeing, and supporting effective hands-on training.

By making fume extraction and ventilation part of workshop planning from the beginning, Australian schools and vocational training providers can build safer spaces where the next generation of skilled tradespeople can learn with confidence.

Because workshop safety should never be an afterthought.

Visit https://www.toolsforschools.com.au

ELECFREAKS has arrived. Discover the micro:bit developed STEM kits and robotics, now available at Tools For Schools.    ...
13/10/2026

ELECFREAKS has arrived. Discover the micro:bit developed STEM kits and robotics, now available at Tools For Schools.

Welding is one of the most valuable skills students can learn, and the right workshop environment makes all the differen...
13/10/2026

Welding is one of the most valuable skills students can learn, and the right workshop environment makes all the difference.

FumeFree captures welding fumes at the source, right at the torch, helping keep the air clearer and the learning space easier to manage. It is a practical way to support workshop safety without complicating lessons or interrupting hands-on learning.

Less fume. More teaching.

Discover FumeFree with Tools for Schools.

Visit https://www.toolsforschools.com.au/ to learn more.

One of the biggest decisions in a woodwork project gets made before the first cut.The timber.Choose the right material a...
07/10/2026

One of the biggest decisions in a woodwork project gets made before the first cut.

The timber.

Choose the right material and students can focus on developing skills, building confidence and achieving a quality result. Choose the wrong one, and even a simple project can become harder than it needs to be.

In our latest blog, we look at the strengths of common workshop timbers, where they fit within the learning journey, and how material selection helps students think more like designers and makers. Plus, as an FSC® certified supplier, we're proud to support schools with responsibly sourced timber options.

Read more in the comments.

With updated welding fume exposure limits now in place, it's a great time to revisit workshop safety. Simple checks like...
05/10/2026

With updated welding fume exposure limits now in place, it's a great time to revisit workshop safety. Simple checks like ventilation, fume extraction, PPE, and safe work practices can help create a healthier learning environment for both students and staff.

Book a free workshop safety presentation and explore practical ways to support safer welding training.

A Year 5 student building their first robot.A secondary student programming automation systems.A competition team tackli...
01/10/2026

A Year 5 student building their first robot.
A secondary student programming automation systems.
A competition team tackling real-world engineering challenges.

They're not separate activities. They're all part of the same robotics journey.

The challenge for schools is creating a pathway that grows with students instead of starting from scratch every year.

Our latest blog explores a practical approach to building a robotics program that develops confidence, problem-solving, and industry-ready skills over time.

Read more in the comments!

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱: 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. The workplace exposure standard is now 1 mg/m³...
29/09/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝗺𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱: 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
The workplace exposure standard is now 1 mg/m³, making it a good time for schools and training facilities to take a fresh look at welding fume control.

Workshop safety shouldn’t rely on yesterday’s assumptions.

Take this opportunity to review your welding environment and make sure your school is equipped for safer, more compliant training.

Visit https://www.toolsforschools.com.au/fumefree

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