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Mr. Santistevan from Hill City SD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

BUILDING BRIGHT MINDS: Tools for Tomorrow's Constructors

Help me give my students practical construction learning experience with multiple pneumatic nailers.

  • 3 donors
  • $1,060 still needed

expires Mar 18

  • 3 donors
  • $1,060 still needed
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My Project

Investing in pneumatic nailers for our carpentry classes is a transformative opportunity for our students. These tools will not only streamline their hands-on learning experience but also foster efficiency and precision in carpentry skills.

With pneumatic nailers, students can grasp essential techniques faster, leading to increased confidence in their craftsmanship.

This technology enables a more realistic simulation of professional settings, preparing them for future careers.

Your generous support will directly impact the quality of education, empowering students to master carpentry with cutting-edge tools and ensuring they graduate with the practical skills needed for success in the field

Mr. Santistevan will only receive his materials if this project is fully funded by March 18.

Mr. Santistevan
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BOSTITCH Roofing Nailer, Coil, 15-Degree (BRN175A) • Amazon Business $219.99 2 $439.98
Metabo HPT Framing Nailer, The Pro Preferred Brand of Pneumatic Nailers*, 21° Magazine, Accepts 2" to 3-1/2" Framing Nails, (NR90AES1) • Amazon Business $159.00 2 $318.00
Metabo HPT Brad Nailer Kit | Pro Preferred Brand of Pneumatic Nailers | 18 Gauge | Accepts 5/8 to 2-Inch Brad Nails | Ideal for Trim Work, Furniture Building & Other Finish Applications | NT50AE2 • Amazon Business $49.00 2 $98.00
Flexzilla Pro Air Hose, 3/8 in. x 50 ft., Heavy Duty, Lightweight, Hybrid, ZillaGreen - HFZP3850YW2 • Amazon Business $37.07 1 $37.07

Materials cost

$893.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$985.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.92

Total project goal

$1,159.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,159.49

2 Donors

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$63.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $1,059.49

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