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8/4 Sample Task: Wooden Phone Holder
Introduction
The first project we had was building a unique phone holder using a bandsaw and a nail gun.
Research
These photos were the inspiration behind the phone holder I built, and I had to keep the tools I had in mind when researching.
The bandsaw is used to cut small and skinny pieces of wood, and the nail gun shoots nails into wood keeping it connected. Using these tools was a challenge because the bandsaw only lets you cut small pieces, and with the nailgun we had to be consious of how thick the wood is and where out hands are so we didn't nail our hands.
When using the tools, we had to be safe as well. While operating the bandsaw, we stood directly in front of it and wore saftey glasses. When using the nailgun, we made sure we didn't nail anything we didn't want to, and also wore saftey goggles
Early Stages
Our group consisted of Landon Calbert, Titus Smith, Penny Dunn, Michael Rashad, Panselle Range and myself.
The jobs we assigned were:
Cutting the wood: Me, Landon
Sanding: Penny, Michael
Nailing: Panselle
Challenges
We wanted to make the part that holds your phone see through, which required a different cutting technique than the rest of the pieces. For that, we had to cut in curved strips until we got it hollowed out. Also, we dropped the piece and it broke, so we had to secure it with wood glue and nails, but we were seriously considering remaking the piece that took 20 minutes to make at first.
Final Product
The final product was a phone stand that actually held the phone off of the ground, with space to charge your phone if laid in landscape mode. The see through back also allowed you to take photos with the back camera while keeping the phone on the stand. It also could swing back and forth a little.
Tools
Tools
Bandsaw
Bandsaw
A bandsaw is used to cut small pieces of wood. It is generally used to cut straight cuts but it can be used to cut some small turns, although there is a specific technique for this. When using it, use eye protection, stand a few feet back, and don't let your hands get too close to the blade.
Nailgun
Nailgun
A nailgun uses compressed air to fire a nail into a piece of wood. When using a nailgun, wear eye protection and don't place your hand under whatever you're nailing together, as the nails could go through and puncture your hand.
Table Saw
Table Saw
A table saw is used to cut larger pieces of wood. You can use a fence to keep the wood in one place and not moving around. When using it, wear eye protection, and have somebody on the other side to catch the wood once you cut it. Once you cut most of the wood, have the person catching the wood pull it the rest of the way, to avoid cutting your hand by trying to push it all the way
Planer
Planer
A planer is used to make the wood an even thickness. It makes a lot of woodchips that fly out, so eye protection is vital. It also it fairly loud, so earplugs should be used to make sure you don't lose your hearing or get woodchips in your ears. Once you push the wood about halfway through, the planer will pull it the wood the rest of the way, so you should go around the back to help pull it through and catch it.
Miter Saw
Miter Saw
Safety Information
Don't touch the safe guard
Wear saftety goggles at all times
Do not move wood past the marked barriers
Purpose:
The miter saw is used to cut narrow pieces of wood. Because the blade is fairly thick, you should remeasure everytime to make sure your wood is how long you want it to be
Biscuit Joiner
Biscuit Joiner
Safety:
Use safety goggles
Push the blade all the way into the wood
Stand out of the way of the wood chip exhaust
Purpose:
Put biscuit shaped holes in wood to connect it, so then you can glue it together to keep it connected.
Orbital Sander
Orbital Sander
The orbital sander is used to smooth the wood out to make it flush
Do:
Only place on surfaces that won't be hurt by the sander
Use safety goggles
Keep the sander moving
Don't:Place it on surfaces that can be hurt by the sander
Use a heavily worn down sander
Use it inside because of the dust
Wood Putty
Wood Putty
Wood Putty is used to fill small cracks and imperfections in the wood. It's made by mixing sawdsust and wood glue.
Do:
-Use a little at a time
-Scrape and sand the excess off
-When making it, use a little glue so it doesn't get liquidy
Don't:
-Eat it
-Use too much glue when making it
-Let it dry where you don't want it to dry:
2nd Semester(Infinity Mirror or Table)
2nd Semester(Infinity Mirror or Table)
Space Is the New Place(4/8-4/19)
Space Is the New Place(4/8-4/19)
Bandsaw and Laser Cutter Bowls ; Inspired by Kinetic Sculptures and theme for Space is the New Place(growth)
Bandsaw and Laser Cutter Bowls ; Inspired by Kinetic Sculptures and theme for Space is the New Place(growth)
Flyer for Space is the New Place
Flyer for Space is the New Place
BRIEF: The goal is to create a laser cut/scroll saw bowl that is inspired by kinetic sculptures. The theme for this prokect is Growth. When I think of growth, I think of the following; Change, Transformation, Nature, Plants, and Flowers.
BRIEF: The goal is to create a laser cut/scroll saw bowl that is inspired by kinetic sculptures. The theme for this prokect is Growth. When I think of growth, I think of the following; Change, Transformation, Nature, Plants, and Flowers.
Materials:
Materials:
Plywood
Scroll Saw
Laser Cutter
Bandsaw(optional)
Pencil
Paper
Wood Glue
Stain, Paint, etc
Teacher Appreciation Gift
Teacher Appreciation Gift
Teacher Appreciation Week(5/6-5/10)
Deadline : End of class, Wednesday 5/8/24(11:25)
Brief
Brief
Teacher Apprecation Week is coming up! We have been tasked to create a wooden object that shows our appreciaton for all they do. We will research, design, and untimately make the products using wood.
Research
Research
Pencil Holders
This could be gifted to English and History teachers, because of how many pencils students ask to borrow from them.
Chalkboard
This could be gifted to Math teachers, because they might like a more rustic feel to their classroom.
Gift Bundles
This could be gifted to any teacher, and you could gift a variery of things with this.
Arts and Crafts
This could be gifted to lots of teachers, but Art teachers in specific would love this as your using techniques you use in their class for a gift.
Design
Design
My Teacher Appreciation Gift was a set of coasters for my mom. On the coasters, are important dates like her first day teaching, when she got her Master's Degree, when my parents first met, and my birthday.
Finished Product
Finished Product
After I laser cut them out, I went home and painted them red to represent her sorority, Delta Sigma Theta. I also made sure to outline the numbers and letters so they would really pop against the red.
(Will add photo today)
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