Foundations of Engineering

Today, we will learn how to make Bandsaw boxes.

The purpose is to learn tool safety so, when doing our project we know what to use and how to use them.

Doing this project will show our skills and Mastery in how much we know about tool safety and different tools.

Puzzle 1

We used the band saw to cut out the puzzle pieces. We guided the wood slowly through the blade. Each piece had a different shape so we had to slowly turn the wood to make the pieces fit together.

Puzzle 2

Ms. Ruffin drew a squiggly line for each of us and we had to practice cutting it out with the bandsaw. I cut my piece at the wrong angle so that is why you still see some red from the lines that were drawn.

Bandsaw

Do's and Don'ts

DO wear safety goggles before you use it
DO unplug the bandsaw after usage
DO cut slowly
DO clean up as you go
DON'T wear loose fitting clothes or loose jewelry
DON'T leave from the bandsaw while its on
DON'T use the saw without a teacher
DON'T distract people when operating the saw

Bandsaw Operation

The Bandsaw operates with a big chain connected to blades, that spins very fast so the blade can cut through wood. To use the saw, adjust the blade to a good height and guide the wood slowly through the blade to make a nice and clean cut.

Before

The wood was all rough and if you'd slide your fingers along the side of it you would get splinters. There were a few strips of wood on the edge as well.

After

I used the bandsaw to even and smoothen out the wood. You can run your fingers along it and you won't get splinters. It looks neat and clean; it gives it's own glare and reflection.

Planer Saw

Do's and Don'ts

DO wear safety goggles
DO clean up after use
DO wear protection for your ears
DO add on vacuum before hand
DON'T pass anything through that isn't wood
DON'T put your fingers near the opening
DON'T leave the saw plugged after you use it
DON'T turn on saw when the wood is in the opening

Planer Saw Operation

The planer saw is used to make the rough part of the wood smoother. It also makes the wood very neat and clean to give it a somewhat glare. To operated it adjust the saw to proper height and then slowly guide the wood through and catch it at the end, so it doesn't fall.

Miter Saw Glue up

I used the Miter Saw to cut my big piece of wood about 9 inches off. After I cut them I glued them together.

Single Layer Practice Cut

After I glued them together I cut the small piece that was sticking out so the wood would be leveled and even.

Miter Saw

Do's and Don'ts

DO wear safety goggles
DO slowly guide the blade through the wood
DO keep your hands away from the blade
DO unplug the saw after use
DON'T get distracted while cutting
DON'T cut horizontally
DON'T start when the blade is on the wood
DON'T leave your wood unstable when cutting

Miter Saw Operation

The miter saw is a orbital saw with a thick round blade. To operate it, level your wood so your cut won't be crooked. Measure the wood with the blade before you cut. Pull the handle and lower the blade about halfway and press the trigger. Slowly push the blade through the wood. Don't lift the blade until it has come to a complete stop.

Orbital Sander

DO's and DON'TS

DO sand in a circular motion
DO keep wood steady when sanding
DO keep hands away while sanding
DO wear safety goggles
DON'T leave a mess
DON'T put hand on the grit part of the sander while on
DON'T leave it plugged in
DON'T get distracted

Orbital Sander Operation

To operate, attach the grit paper to the sander and adjust it to the speed you want. Turn it on and sand it in a circular motion.

Sanding

I used the Orbital Sander to make the sides and edge smooth, to where you can't tell that there are two pieces of wood glued to each other.

Stencil Documentation

I used the X-acto knife to carve my name out. I had to carefully cut each letter and make sure they were neat.

Stencil Spray Paint Demonstration

I peeled the stencil and placed it on a piece of cardboard. I used green spray paint to paint over the stencil to create my name on the cardboard.

CUT OUT DRAWERS AND PERIMETERS

Before Bandsaw Cut

After I measured 3/8 on the sides and the top of the wood, I drew a U-shaped design.

After Bandsaw Cut

I used the bandsaw to cut out the shape. I had to slowly guide the wood through and carefully turn it so the blade wouldn't pop.

Bandsaw Box Glue Up

After I cut the pieces out, I used the band sander to even out my sides before I glued them together. I evenly spread out glue along the sides and used clamps to hold them together.

After Glue Up

Here is after the glue finished drying and it being sanded.

Staining(Finish All Parts)

After I glued my box together, I wore an apron and used gloves and cloth. I dipped a little bit of the cloth in the stain. I spread the stain along the wood on the inside and outside.

Staining

DO and DON'TS

DO stir stain
DO evenly spread along wood
DO apply another coat
DO hammer the lid back on when finished
DON'T leave a mess
DON'T apply without gloves
DON'T add another coat until dry
DON'T stain without an apron

3D printing

I used the 3D printer to make my Minnie Mouse shaped knob. I used tinkercad to make my design. I saved my design to a SD card and inserted it into the printer. Now here is my finished product.

3D Printer

DO's and DON'TS

DO select the right file
DO make sure you name it
DO save it to an SD card
DO add support to your design
DON'T touch figure while it's printing
DON'T touch the nozzle
DON'T touch the bed
DON'T take SD card out while printing

Attaching Handle to Lid

Ms. Ruffin applied super glue all over the back of my knob. I had to hold it on the wood so it wood stick and then I let it dry.

SPP Design Sketches

Stencil

I peeled my name to make the stencil. This time I didn't have to use the X-acto knife because they just peeled right off.

Attaching it to Wood

Then I peeled the stencil off the vinyl and placed it carefully on the wood to make sure it was even.

Taping the edges

I taped the edges so spray paint wouldn't get on the rest of my box. It was kind of hard cutting the tape because it was so sticky.

Spray Painting Name on Box

I used black and red spray paint to create an ombre affect on my box. I wanted red and black because it matches my whole Minnie Mouse theme I'm going for. I did one side red and they other black. In the middle I took a paint brush and spread it lightly. The I took the spray paint at lifted it a little to make tiny dots in the middle.

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