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Project Objective:
Project Objective:
Students will design and make a cutting board using various tools and materials.
Learning Goals:
Learning Goals:
Students will practice detailed design sketching and daily project documentation in their student portfolios
Students will gain experience using the following shop equipment: the laser cutter, miter saw, orbital sander, router, clamps and Ink Scape vector software.
Project Specifications:
Project Specifications:
Board Dimensions: Your cutting board must be either greater than 6" x 6" but less than 12" x 14"
Materials: You must use 3-4 types of lumber. (no more, no less)
Design: Your design must include 5-7 cut pieces of wood. For example, your board cannot be 1 piece of walnut, 1 piece of cherry, and 1 piece of maple.
Inspiration:
Inspiration:
Project Steps/Components:
Project Steps/Components:
Design Your Board
Design Your Board
Consider the person for whom you are designing the cutting board. What do they typically cut or eat off of a cutting board? What colors do they like? What does the furniture in their home look like? Your end user will impact the style of your cutting board.
Create a SCALED design sketch of your cutting board. Include color and dimensions. Label materials/details. Write out your cut list on the sketch (see example).
Research: Find and WATCH at least 2 videos or instructions to create your cutting board. Instructables is a great place to start.
Create your project plan (Portal- Topics Page- Templates).
Meet with your MAKE teacher for approval of your project plan.
Your completed and signed Project Plan is your entry ticket to work in the Woodshop. You will not be allowed to work in the Woodshop without a project plan.
Your completed and signed Project Plan is your entry ticket to work in the Woodshop. You will not be allowed to work in the Woodshop without a project plan.
Cutting Board Tutorial
Cutting Board Tutorial
End-Grain Cutting Board Tutorial
End-Grain Cutting Board Tutorial
Create your project plan.
Create your project plan.
Make a copy of the cutting board project plan doc (Portal: Topics: Google Docs).
Move the doc to your MAKE folder.
Make a DETAILED project plan AFTER watching videos. Pause videos to help you write your project plan. This should include:
Dimensions (sizes) of EACH piece of wood so you know what to cut.
Types of Wood
Tools required
Step-by-step plan.
Daily tasks.
Your completed and signed Project Plan is your entry ticket to work in the Woodshop. You will not be allowed to work in the Woodshop without a project plan.
Your completed and signed Project Plan is your entry ticket to work in the Woodshop. You will not be allowed to work in the Woodshop without a project plan.
Project Add-Ons (optional)
Project Add-Ons (optional)
Laser Engraving
Laser Engraving
Laser engraving allows you to personalize your cutting board with your name, a logo, or a message.
Router the Edge
Router the Edge
This creates rounded (beveled) edges for a more finished look using the router.
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