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fandomhigh2018-09-17 05:26 am
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Shop Class; Monday, First Period [09/17].
"Good morning, class!" Amaya greeted the students with that usual chipperness that seemed way too unnatural for first thing Monday morning. "We're working with the machines today, so grab some coffee if you need it. And I hope you had a chance to work a little with chainmail over the last week, because we're going to start class with a chance for you to show off what you worked on and bring up any issues you may have encountered. Let's go ahead and start with...you."
And when the last student finished, she nodded her approval and gave the air a little pump of her fist. "Nice work, guyshopefully. Onto the next! Today, we're going to try our hand at a codex type of puzzle box. We'll be working with wood and a lot of defined parts and pieces, so that means using the scroll saw, but if the power saws still make you a bit squeamish, I've precut some pieces and we can go from there."
Please still be squeamish, Beaker.
"Now, our first step is to measure and cut and sand our pieces, which is all pretty self-explanatory, and I've got dimensions and instructions printed out here. Be sure to label your parts, too; that'll make it much easier when it comes time to start putting them together. We're using two different kinds of wood, too, so that the contrasting colors provide a simple aesthetic for the box, but also helps to keep all your pieces straight.
"Once that's done, we're taking the smaller pieces like these," holding them up for demonstration, "and we're putting them into the column, like this, alternating the colors. Glue the pieces together, drive in a screw to reinforce the column, sand it down once the glue is dry. Five pieces to a column, so you should have three by the time you're done.
"Now we build the inner column. I've provided instructions for a single step box or a five step box, do whichever you feel is more your skill level. We're gonna stack the middle layers on the top layer turned upside down, and make sure all the little tabs are aligned if you're doing the one step solution. Glue 'em together, reinforce it with a screw, set the bottom layer, attach, and mark on the box the alignment for the solution, and you've got yourself the inner chamber! This is the point where you can sort of mark whatever image you want the box to present when the correct solution is found, be it a letter, a picture, whatever you'd like.
"If you're doing the five steps, make sure to stagger your tabs by 120 degrees. You're going to create a centered inner tab and an inner tabbed ring, glue together, and repeat, for all five of the layers, then screw in your reinforcement and finish on the bottom layer and the lid.
"Now we've got to align all the rotating rings, with the notches facing down, and be sure to number them as you go, to help keep everything in proper order. Align the first step first, then the second, third, fourth, you get the idea, and this is where you can get a little creative on the designs for the five step solution.
"At this point, we should be ready to test the fit, make sure everything's working as it should before we finally glue and screw it all together. If it's not quite working, well, back to the drawing board, and try to figure out where you went astray. But if everything does fit, great! Place the outer column, stack the rings, glue it, an' screw it. If you've got the time, you can polish it up or add some other decorative accents, too.
"Again, I've got the instructions written out to follow along with, but if there's any questions, I'll be right here. Let's get to work!"
And when the last student finished, she nodded her approval and gave the air a little pump of her fist. "Nice work, guys
Please still be squeamish, Beaker.
"Now, our first step is to measure and cut and sand our pieces, which is all pretty self-explanatory, and I've got dimensions and instructions printed out here. Be sure to label your parts, too; that'll make it much easier when it comes time to start putting them together. We're using two different kinds of wood, too, so that the contrasting colors provide a simple aesthetic for the box, but also helps to keep all your pieces straight.
"Once that's done, we're taking the smaller pieces like these," holding them up for demonstration, "and we're putting them into the column, like this, alternating the colors. Glue the pieces together, drive in a screw to reinforce the column, sand it down once the glue is dry. Five pieces to a column, so you should have three by the time you're done.
"Now we build the inner column. I've provided instructions for a single step box or a five step box, do whichever you feel is more your skill level. We're gonna stack the middle layers on the top layer turned upside down, and make sure all the little tabs are aligned if you're doing the one step solution. Glue 'em together, reinforce it with a screw, set the bottom layer, attach, and mark on the box the alignment for the solution, and you've got yourself the inner chamber! This is the point where you can sort of mark whatever image you want the box to present when the correct solution is found, be it a letter, a picture, whatever you'd like.
"If you're doing the five steps, make sure to stagger your tabs by 120 degrees. You're going to create a centered inner tab and an inner tabbed ring, glue together, and repeat, for all five of the layers, then screw in your reinforcement and finish on the bottom layer and the lid.
"Now we've got to align all the rotating rings, with the notches facing down, and be sure to number them as you go, to help keep everything in proper order. Align the first step first, then the second, third, fourth, you get the idea, and this is where you can get a little creative on the designs for the five step solution.
"At this point, we should be ready to test the fit, make sure everything's working as it should before we finally glue and screw it all together. If it's not quite working, well, back to the drawing board, and try to figure out where you went astray. But if everything does fit, great! Place the outer column, stack the rings, glue it, an' screw it. If you've got the time, you can polish it up or add some other decorative accents, too.
"Again, I've got the instructions written out to follow along with, but if there's any questions, I'll be right here. Let's get to work!"
Re: Homework - Shop Class, 09/17.
"The important thing is..that...you tried!" Yeah, that was it. "And that nobody got hurt!"
"...nobody got hurt, though...right, Beaker?"