This project uses a variety of tools. Here are 3 options that have a template you can use. Click on the images below to see the templates and instructions:
Author: mrbrinker
Grading
When submitting your assignments, you should be handing in your entire portfolio WITH: Completed project Completed “Project Completion and Self Assessment” (see rubric here!) Daily Work Report
Level 4
Tools By this time, you should have learned how to use all of the tools in the shop. Visit the links on the right to refresh your knowledge and update your safety exams. They expire at the end of each term. Skills & Concepts Projects If you want a challenge, give this a try: Read More…
Level 3
Level 3 will begin to introduce some tools that can provide a little more detail or refinement to projects. This will show you how you can make slightly more refined work as well as develop cleaner and more efficient joints. Tools Skills & Concepts Projects Many projects in Level 2 can use Read More…
Toy Truck
This is a simple project that can have many attachments to go with it. To make this project, you need to complete: The Band Saw Test The Drill Press Test Materials: 2×4 – 80cm (includes enough for the truck AND closed hitch attachments). 1/4″ plywood & 3/4″ lumber for open box attachments (measure and Read More…
Toy Planes
To watch a video tutorial on how to build this toy plane, see below: Once you’ve watched the video, click here to see the plans and the required materials. There are a couple differences in the assembly from the video, so be sure you are reading the plans! REMEMBER, THERE ARE 2 OPTIONS Read More…
Toy Cars
This is a really simple bandsaw project than can be a fun build. There are 5 templates to choose from, see the instructions below. Tools: The Band Saw The Drill Press The Belt/Disc Sander The Spindle Sander Materials: 25cm – 2×6 dimensional lumber 4 (or 5 depending on your template) axles 4 (or 5 depending Read More…
The Piggy Bank
Tools: The Band Saw The Belt/Disc Sander The Spindle Sander The Drill Press Materials: 95cm pine lumber To see a video tutorial explaining this project, watch the link below: Once you’ve watched the video, you should have a good understanding of the process. To print some plans, click here. Here is a basic explanation: Read More…
Fasteners
There are many types of fasteners used in woodworking. For the sake of this course, we are going to focus on 3 right now: nails, screws and dowel pins. Nails: We have 3 types of nails in the shop: Finishing Nails, Roofing nails and Box nails. Click here to learn a little more about Read More…
Level 2
Level 2 will start to introduce you to larger power tools that will expand your project options to larger things in an effort to build your understanding of structure. By the end of Level 2, you should understand and be able to assess structural integrity. You will also expand your understanding of fasteners and Read More…