Y10+RM+Timber+Project

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=Introduction:=

This mini project will help you to develop your drawing and practical skills ready for your major project. You will learn how to make 5 different timber joints using 6 different timbers.

Here are the basic materials (all dimensions in MM):


 * 1) **Blockboard: 320 X 76 X 18**
 * 2) **MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard): 122 X 76 X 12**
 * 3) **Plywood: 122 X 76 X 9**
 * 4) **Pine: 101 X 76 X 12**
 * 5) **Pine: 76 X 76 X 12**
 * 6) **MDF: 76 X 76 X 6**

You will notice that all these materials are available in thicknesses that are divisble by 3. This is the standard range of thicknesses available for timbers and most thermoplastics.

=Your task:=

..is to manufacture a mini shelf/storage unit for a range of items that you carry daily. The idea is that you have a place for all of your important things like keys, 'phone, etc. The choice is yours. However, you **must specify what items are to be stored and you must have a place for your keys! It must also include at least one laser-cut element.**


 * Task 1: Designing.**

In your journals, sketch a freehand, two-point perspective view of your basic idea. You are free to arrange and shape the component pieces to suit your needs but remember that each section must be designed for a specific purpose including holding your keys.

Use thick and thin line technique to render your drawing. Make a note of which type of joint is to be used where and sketch that joint too: re 5 joints altogether, they are:


 * Butt joint (with pins and glue).
 * Butt joint (with brass screws).
 * Dowel Joint
 * Rebate Joint
 * Finger joint

You cannot mix up the joints as they are designed for a particular purpose with a particular material.

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 * Task 2. Planning: Two-point perspective and Working drawing.**

Using drawing instruments, produce a **Two-point perspective** and a **first angle** or **third angle** orthographic drawing of your unit. Include all dimensions and use an appropriate scale. See example below of Orthographic projection views:



It's a good idea to plan your orthographic drawing first in your journals. You need to consider the **scale** of your drawing so that it cxan fit on the page and leave a reasonable gap between each view to add **dimensions** and **annotation**. Look at the examples here:

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How to add dimensions click [|here]

Please click on the link below to see a range of slides which show some ideas on how to present 2 point perspective ideas plus close up views of the timber joints model and resulting creation of the orthographic projection sketch.

Link to 2 point perspective examples and orthographic projections


 * Task 3. Planning: Processes.**

Produce a** Flow chart ** correctly produced (Terminators, Input, Output, Feedback) with ** CRITICAL quality control check **s detailed. Key processes correctly sequenced.

Click below to help you get started. [|Manufacturing sequence for timber project.docx] [|Possible quality checks for timber project.docx]

Remember, this list does NOT include everything - you have to figure out what's missing!!!

Click on the link below to see flowchart example: Link to examples of flowcharts

Produce a detailed ** Production Plan ** for manufacturing that includes; ** Estimated time (in REAL time ie minutes, hours), processes, materials, tools and equipment, risk assessment **(H/M/L) and ** CAD/ CAM or Manual process. **

We will all make the timber joints in the following order with the simplest joint first and the most complex last. You need to decide the most appropriate points for your shaping and laser cutting.


 * 1) Butt joint (with pins and glue).
 * 2) Butt joint (with brass screws).
 * 3) Dowel Joint
 * 4) Rebate Joint
 * 5) Finger joint


 * Task 4. Diary of manufacture.**

Keep a diary using photographs and text to show how you manufactured your unit. Be careful to highlight the tools and processes used and any changes that were made.

* A selection of previous Timber projects = =

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The sketch below is a 2 point perspective sketch showing a range of views of a final idea for this timber storage project. This sketch also shows some construction and timber joint details. You should aim to construct a sketch of this standard showing your design ideas.



Below is a range of design work carried out using google sketchup.