Wood Study
Learned to use industrial tools (bandsaw, lathe, drill press, bent sander, disc sander, planer, joiner, and router) and hand tools (different types of rasps, files, hand planers, and gouges).
Wood Box and Tray
Prompt
Design a matching set of objects with a design focus on shape, texture, and overall aesthetics.
Must use a bandsaw for the initial shaping of each piece and then only hand tools.
Starting Dimensions
Tray Blank - 12"x6"x2"
Box Blank - 12"x4"x6"
Ideation
Inspired by nature. Later realized I was too ambitious and had to simplify my design.
Final
Stool
Prompt
Three legged Mortise and Tenon Stool/Table no bigger than 16" L x 16" W x 24" H. Must use the milling process (jointer, planer, and table saw) for all materials and the drill press for the mortise and tenon.
Goal
Create a stool/flower stand that has a simple top with more complex legs
Available Wood Types for Project
Walnut, Maple, Beech, Oak, Cherry, and Birch
Easiest to Carve
Beech, Cherry, Birch, and Walnut
Decision
Main Wood - Cherry ( rich color and warmth)
Accent Wood - Birch (contrasted nicely in color)
Pictures taken from Pinterest
After creating the profile of the legs using a lathe, a helix design was carved into the legs using a rasp.
Once each component was finished, the legs were glued into the top of the stool.
Stool was thoroughly sanded to prevent slivers and to give the stool an appealing smooth finish.
Danish Oil was used as the finish to enhance the natural color of the cherry wood. This made the stool more welcoming to users.
Edge of stool was rounded so it was more comfortable to sit on.
Spatula
Prompt
Design a spatula out of a supplied block of wood using a bandsaw, hand tools, and sand paper. This spatula should be aesthetically pleasing and ergonomically sound. The handle should be comfortable in the users hand and when using the product the users knuckles should not touch the table or stove.
Parallel handle and flipper ensure hand doesn't get burnt.
Stencil of the top and side profile.
Initial cut with bandsaw and beginning of the handle carving process.
