Mike Hepburn

Tools for Schools will soon launch their updated website. On December 1, we will hit the GO button on the first stage of the new toolsforschools.com.au website. Initially, not much has changed on the surface-level, that’s because the magic actually exists under the hood, making the new site much faster, and offering a greater user experience. The easy to navigate...

The Scope 02 was a roaring success. In the latest episode our virtual expo focussed on new and emerging technologies for education, especially in the STEAM and Woodworking arenas. We were extremely lucky to have THE Bruce Jackson talk to us about exciting developments in 3D Printing, VR, laser cutting, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. We also had our very own...

Since SawStop was first introduced on the market in 2004, over 6,000 saved fingers have been recorded. Split seconds that could have resulted in life-changing injuries were reduced to small scratches by this ingenious innovation. The pioneering technology is designed to prevent serious injuries when operating table saws. Put simply, SawStop detects contact with skin, and stops the blade within...

Just a taste of our first The Scope, a new series of virtual expos, which will focus on what is happening in the education market today and beyond. The latest technology, ideas, and techniques will all be explored in these regular, free, webinars. First cab off the rank, was something that all of us teachers have wrestled with from time...

The E200 Laser Engraver/Cutter is a great addition to any classroom The E200 is the latest laser engraver/cutter from GCC’s award-winning LaserPro series.  The professional-grade desktop laser engraving/cutting machine is not only compact, but highly advanced and versatile. It combines state-of-the-art features with user-friendly design, and consistently produces superb results.  However, you may need quite a substantial desk, because this...

Spring is the time to dig deep and discover your inner Marie Kondo, and like that famous organisation guru, ask yourself “does this workshop spark joy?” Is that chipped ruler still capable of producing a straight line? Are those shabby and torn posters still capable of inspiring our future captains of industry? Are those haphazardly placed tools easy to find...

Rapid Antigen Tests are designed to support school, communities and businesses with fast and accurate diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2, thus minimising the risk of Covid-19 entering the workplace. Tools for Schools has access to a leading range of Covid-19 Antigen Test Kits. Each kit contains everything needed for testing, making it extremely easy and convenient to use. This very cost-effective solution...

Disposable gloves are an integral item in many industries today. Pandemic or not, these handy protectors are essential for health and safety in the workplace. This raises the question, which of the three main type of disposable gloves – Latex, Nitrile or Vinyl – should you use? While they are all similar in appearance, each has their own strengths and...

Face masks are a simple and cost effective way to help decrease Covid-19 and other airborne virus transmission, with the ultimate goal of saving lives. Wearing a face mask in public has been shown to reduce the spread of coronavirus, including from those who are pre-symptomatic, according to government health departments. However, some face masks are more effective than others...