3.3 Project Activity – Furniture Item

• prepare a working drawing for the project item
• select appropriate materials to use for the project
• prepare the parts of the item using power tools and machines
• assemble the parts to complete the project item
• apply appropriate finish to complete the project
• appreciate the skill of creativity in making wooden items

“Why is following a design plan important when constructing a wooden product?”

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1. The project activity
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   Introduce the furniture project and how to approach it.
2. Finding a problem to solve
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   Explore project ideas that solve a specific problem.
3. Choosing the project item
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   Compare possible items and choose one that fits.
4. Writing the design brief
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   Turn the chosen idea into a clear written brief.
5. Timber for the project
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   Discuss appropriate timber to use for the project.
6. Manufactured boards for the project
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   Discuss manufactured boards used in furniture.
7. Selecting materials
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   Select the appropriate material for each part.
8. The working drawing
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   Prepare a working drawing for the project item.
9. Dimensioning the drawing
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   Add sizes and notes to the working drawing.
10. The cutting list
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    Prepare a cutting list from the working drawing.
11. Planning the construction
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    Write a step-by-step plan for making the item.
12. Working safely
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    Observe safety while making the project.
13. Measuring and marking out
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    Measure and mark the parts accurately.
14. Sawing to size
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    Cut the parts to size with tools and machines.
15. Planing and squaring
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    Plane the parts flat and square.
16. Cutting the joints
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    Measure, mark and cut the joints accurately.
17. Dry fitting the parts
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    Assemble the parts without glue to check the fit.
18. Assembling the parts
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    Join the parts using appropriate fasteners.
19. Checking the assembly
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    Check the assembly for squareness and strength.
20. Preparing the surface
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    Prepare the wood surface to receive a finish.
21. Applying the finish
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    Select and apply an appropriate finish to the item.
22. Evaluating the project
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    Complete the item and evaluate it against the brief.