OBJECTIVE:  Students will expand their design and project management skills by completing projects.

Students worked on their projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will expand their design and project management skills by completing projects.

Students worked on their projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will understand the potential career paths within engineering.

Students worked on their revised proposals (due today), and then worked on their projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students were asked to complete this brief survey regarding their interest in volunteering and helping with the Women of the Woods camp scheduled for after school next Monday through Thursday, December 8th - December 11th.

Mr. K spoke with each student regarding their project proposals.  If the timeline is not completed by now, students first worked to complete their timelines.

After this, students worked on their projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students were asked to complete the Meissner Sign Project Reflection linked to the right.

Students worked to complete their DREAM Project Proposal.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students worked to manufacture the Meissner Signs per their timeline.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students worked to manufacture the Meissner Signs per their timeline.

CHANGES TO TOOLPATH INFORMATION:  Please have the toolpaths for lettering and arrows mill down to .120" instead of .090" (to avoid the blue spotting that we have seen on some signs).  Also, please ensure the profile cuts use passes of .100" -- not .250", even though we are using a 1/4" diameter bit.  Also, we need to make sure the bit  being used is an upcut bit.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students worked to manufacture the Meissner Signs per their timeline.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Mr. K met with students and prompted them to get a timeline done for the Meissner Signs.  We need to have them delivered by 12/1.

Students continued to make progress on Meissner signs as well as the Dream Project Proposal.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students were asked to organize themselves so that the Meissner Signs get produced and finished.  The following things need to be considered:

1. All signs need to be milled.  Toolpath duration should be taken into account so that a sheet is milled by the end of the day.  In other words, do not start milling a sheet that is going to take three hours to complete at the start of your class.

2. Material must be placed on and off the CNC.

3. Utilize the large pieces of scrap for as many signs as possible.  (REQUIRES THE NESTING FILE TO BE ADJUSTED).

4. Be sure to plan for clamping or otherwise securing the plastic down to the table.  If using clamps . . . where will they go and how will the CNC avoid hitting them?  (POTENTIALLY REQUIRES THE NESTING FILE TO BE ADJUSTED).

5. Signs will need to be cut from the sheet (the tabs will still be attached).

6. Each sign will need to have its edge sanded as needed to remove tab material.

7. Each sign will needs a "MADE BY" stamp UV printed in the lower right corner of every sign.  To facilitate things, it should probably just say "Pre-Engineering" rather than a student's name, but that is up to you guys.  You can decide.  For the signs Mr. K designed, simply put "Pre-Engineering".  When you UV print, put a layer of Matte Finish Gloss down first to act as a primer.  If you do not do this, the ink will not stick to the plastic.  MADE BY Template File

8. Once a sign is milled, someone(s) needs to verify that the sign has no flaws, it is correct and is as ordered, and maintain a master list so everyone (including your teachers) knows sign status and when everything is finished.

9. A piece of leftover scrap plastic should be selected, and as many signs as possible placed upon it.  Toolpaths should be prepared.  This piece, these signs, and this toolpath will be used by Mr. K to show/remind everyone how the CNC router works.  Hopefully, we will finish this step today in class. 

10. Please provide some video footage of the production of these signs, and of some of you working on them.  Mr. K has an SLR camera that can take video.

Students finished the Meissner Nesting Assignment.

Students were shown the basics of using the CNC router. 

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students worked on the Meissner Nesting Assignment.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Today's assignment is nearly the same as the first V-Carve Pro Nesting Assignment (that is due today).  However, this time you are nesting all 80 of the Meissner signs that we have designed.  The first assignment was so you could master the nesting process before being faced with having to import 80 sign files.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students worked on either the Staff Sign or the Meissner X-Country Sign projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

DUE DATE REVIEW:  All staff sign work is due 10/13.  The five additional Meissner Signs are due 10/10.  The Meissner Nesting assignment has been moved to 10/15.

Mr. K spent some time this weekend looking over the Staff Signs that have been turned in on Canvas.  A number of errors were noted.  Please fix the .ai files and resubmit (and you may have to reprint as well).

Mr. K also spent some time looking at the Meissner signs that have been turned in.  And a number of errors were observed on these as well.  When doing these signs, please do the following:

1. Determine which line is the longest.  This will drive the width of the sign.  If it is the top line, at minimum there should be 1" of space between the text and arrows.  If both arrows are present, you can center this line of text.  If only one arrow is present, you would line the arrow up on its side, 2" from the edge of the sign, and then center the text, making sure you have at least 1" of space between the arrow and the text.  If another line of text is the longest on the sign, you may need to have more spacing between the text and arrows of tghe first line, BUT DO NOT HAVE LESS THAN 1".

2. There must be 1" of space between any arrow and text, no more, and no less.

3. All left arrows and text should be aligned and have 2" of space between them and the edge.

4. All right arrows should be aligned on the right side and should have 2" of space between them and the edge of the sign.

5. Turn on your grid and count 1/4" grid lines to ensure you have the proper spacing between text and arrows, and the text and the edges of the sign.

6. There are a couple of spacing and alignment errors on some of the signs on the reference document.  For instance, Sign 179 -- the second line of text -- the distance should be adjusted to the right to align with the lower arrows.  On a couple of other signs, I have noticed that the spacing between the left arrow and text is too big.  But most of them are correct.  When in doubt, double check with Mr. K.

7. Verify that the lowest line of text is exactly 2" above the bottom edge of the sign.  Some of the signs that have been turned in have been slightly higher than this.

Students worked on either the Staff Sign or the Meissner X-Country Sign projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students were shown how to import vector files into V-Carve, how to utilize layers to help create toolpaths for multiple parts, and then how to next objects onto sheets of material to minimize the waste generated and time required to mill a large number of signs.

Students worked on either the Staff Sign or the Meissner X-Country Sign projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Mr. K met with students to discuss V-Carve (the first sign model is due today).  It is important that signs be perfect.  Before submitting sign files, make sure:

1. That lettering, text, and layout is perfect.

   • 2" borders all around

   • Mounting holes are 3/8" diameter and are located 1" from the sign's edge.

   • Text is either 1" high, or 1.5" high.  All spacing between text is 1/2".

   • Text and arrows look like the image shown on the reference documennt.

   • Guideline placement is perfect, not just close.

   • Text sits exactly  on guidelines.

   • Highway Gothic Narrow Bold font is used.

   • Mounting holes are centered horizontally on each sign.

2. Toolpaths are set up properly using the recommended settings:  Recommended Tool and Tool Settings for Cutting King Colorcore Plastic

3. The hole toolpaths are completed before the profile toolpaths, and the same bit is being used.

4. Files are named with the following format:  Sign ### -- First Line of Text + .  Use a + if there is more than a single line of text.  

Students worked on either the Staff Sign or the Meissner X-Country Sign projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to utilize the table CNC routers and V-Carve Pro in completing projects.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Mr. K started walking students through the process of utilizing V-Carve to produce code to produce things on the CNC routers in the shop.

Go to the Forest Service Sign Web Page.  Click on the link for the "Master Spreadsheet with Student Assignments" to identify the sign you are assigned to, and which reference document to refer to.

Download and use Sign 161 -- Tangent Loop +  as a template to begin modelling your sign.  You will be able to reuse the arrow symbols and much of the formatting from this file.  

OBJECTIVE:  Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with  the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and spindle sanders.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students continued to work on the Staff Sign Project.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with  the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and spindle sanders.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will develop experience when working with a customer when producing something, as well as expand their understanding of program equipment.

Students continued to work on the Staff Sign Project and completing safety testing.

Due dates and assignments were reviewed.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with  the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and spindle sanders.

The course syllabus and contract were discussed.

Students were shown the CV Safety Website and how to access safety videos associated with the shop equipment.  Students were asked to start completing the four safety tests listed to the right.  Demonstrations of the equipment were completed as needed. 

SAFETY SCORE:  Students will receive a safety score approximately once a quarter.  Students begin with a full score.  While working in the shop over the course of the quarter, points are deducted from this score each time the student is observed using a machine improperly or otherwise not complying with safety rules and procedures.  Score deductions depend upon the severity of the infraction.  Minor errors will not incur a deduction.  So . . . best practice this year when you are out in the shop?  When in doubt about something, ASK!

OBJECTIVE:  Students will be able to access the class website, the Canvas class, complete the initial class survey, and access the class syllabus and contract.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will understand the process of creative thinking and will expand their ability to create original ideas and art.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will understand the role of collaboration in problem identification and problem-solving.

OBJECTIVE:  Students will master the general safety practices associated with use of the shop, as well as specific practices associated with  the band saws, scroll saws, floor sanders, and spindle sanders.

Students completed the Initial Class Survey (linked to the right).

Next, options for the class were discussed.  DREAM is a class intended to be largely student-driven.  That said, there are always limitations.  One of the first things we will need to do this year is determine the general direction for the class.

Students were encouraged to think of things that they would like to make and sell for others.  Students will be able to keep some of the proceeds from sales.

While you think on this for a couple of days, we will meanwhile focus on three things:

1. shop safety (so that we can quickly get to the point of being able to utilize the tools out in the shop)

2. updating staff signage throughout the building.

3. designing and manufacturing signs requested by the Miessner Nordic Club for the Miessner Sno-Park area near Bend, Oregon.

Students were given a pair of safety glasses and assigned a locker for their glasses.

General shop safety was discussed.

Following this, students were shown some of the shop equipment to be used for the First Cuts Project:  the bandsaws, the scroll saws, the drill presses (and drills), and the stationary sanders.  Over the next two days, equipment will be demonstrated by an instructor, then students will be able to use that equipment, take the safety test for that piece of equipment, and complete test corrections as needed.