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Student Example
Student Example
Student Example
Messy rushed edges that leave splintered gaps vs. neat edges that have been cut and sanded carefully
2 good examples of straight cuts, smooth sanding and careful wood staining with blended colours.
Step 1: Draw 4 design template ideas on paper. Each box should measure 10cm x 10cm
Step 1: Draw 4 design template ideas on paper. Each box should measure 10cm x 10cm
Use a ruler to measure 4 different boxes. Each box needs to measure 10cm x 10cm. You can then draw on your simple 4 shape jigsaw puzzle design. Remember your puzzle must only have 4 shapes - not 3 and not 5!
Step 2: Transfer your favourite idea onto the plywood
Step 2: Transfer your favourite idea onto the plywood
Use a ruler to copy your favourite design onto the wood. Your lines must be straight and follow the design exactly.
Step 3: Cutting your design
Step 3: Cutting your design
Start by securing your plywood in the vice and pull a small notch or groove on the spot that you want to start cutting. This will create a good starting point for you to cut, especially if you are cutting on an angle!
Be sure to cut in straight lines.
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Showing steps 1-2 (finished)
Step 3 would be cutting
Student Example #2
Showing steps 1-3 (unfinished)
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Showing steps 1-3 (unfinished)
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Showing steps 1-3 (unfinished)
The end of Step 3 - cut all pieces and keep them safe so that they don't get lost.
Student Example - Step 3 has been completed and name written on the back of all pieces.
Student Example - Step 3 has been completed and name written on the back of all pieces.
Flip your puzzle over so you can see the back and name each piece with your class.
Step 4: Building your frame
Step 4: Building your frame
Learn about butt joints and mitre joints before you start cutting the 4 sides to the frame. Make sure that the outer length of the frame measures 12cm x 12cm. Mitred corners need to be cut at a 45 degree angle.
TOA white glue should be used instead of wood glue.
Wood filler can be applied to fill in any gaps on the mitred corners and sanded back when dry.
Always measure and mark your work carefully so that you cut in the correct place. If you cut your wood too short or too long, you will need to cut again or start again.
Cut your 45 degree mitre corners carefully to ensure you have the correct corner angle.
As a friend to help hold your wood so that you can cut the 45 degree angle in the correct way.
Once the frame is complete, all 4 sides should line up and create a perfect square. The outside edges should measure 12cm x 12cm and the inner size should measure 10cm x 10cm.
Use wood filler to fill in any holes you have in your frame.
Use a flat piece or wood or lollipop stick to push and shape the wood willer into the hole.
The end result will look like this .
Leave the wood filler to dry. After it has dried you can sand it to make it totally smooth.
Step 5: Sanding your 4 shapes
Step 5: Sanding your 4 shapes
This step comes after building your frame so that you can accurately and precisely sand your shapes to fin inside your puzzle frame.
All sides of each shapes should be straight and smooth. Corners may need to be rounded depending on the design and each shape should be sanded accordingly to fit in the frame.
Start with sandpaper #4 and then #0
Step 6: Final fit and drilling holes
Step 6: Final fit and drilling holes
You now need to make sure that all shapes fit perfectly into the frame and that all edges of your frame have been sanded and are smooth. That included sanding or using any filler to improve any gaps.
Mark with an X (very small) on each shape where you want to drill your hole. this will be used to add your handle later.
Step 7: Wood staining
Step 7: Wood staining
Remove your 4 pieces and start staining with wood dye.
You will need to watch the demonstrations first so that you know how to stain the wood effectively.
Make sure you stain both sides - front and back.
Step 6: Cutting and fitting the handles
Step 6: Cutting and fitting the handles
You will need to measure and cut 4 short lengths of a BBQ stick. We are using a BBQ stick because its the perfect thickness for our puzzle pieces and they are also made out of wood so we can cut and sand them easily.
You can choose the lenght of your sticks but a good length is 2cm
Step 7: Final poster design
Step 7: Final poster design
Check the poster design below for an example of what you should produce.
At this stage you will learn how to use Google Slides and how to add images and textboxes to create a presentation poster.
The presentation poster should show all main stages of your project and have a clear finished photo of what you have made. the textboxes should explain and describe what you did and the different processes involves, such as what tools you used or how you cut and stained your wood.
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