Yesterday was one of those great days where I realized I had to re-do most of my project. Maybe wood shop isn't really my thing, because when I first cut out my box the top and bottom did not match up because I cut it wrong. I've learned a lot about the wood shop and the band saw, as I have no previous experience. So I'm looking at all of it as a learning opportunity. Because if there's one thing I've learned in BDS this year it's that failing isn't always a bad thing and I'll probably end up with a better result because of it. The photos below document my process of cutting out the foam core model with the band saw as well as some wood practice.
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| I used some extra wood to practice using the bandsaw. |
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| Practicing using the band saw with my foam core model. |
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| Finished foam core model. Cut with the band saw & glued with spray glue. |
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The beginning of attempt #1: after gluing the wood together I cut it in half and
then spray glued the "pattern" of my box on the wood to cut with the band saw. |
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After figuring out that the wave of the bottom half was too dramatic to perfectly cut
with the band saw, I tried to save it by cutting a piece from the top section and
re-gluing it to the bottom. It ended up not working out, but it was worth a shot. |
This wooden box is due next Tuesday, so tomorrow studio will consist of me attempting to finish cutting out the box and then I can sand my life away this weekend. Spring break can't come soon enough. :)
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