Woodworking Projects
Here you will see evidence of some of my joinery projects. These were enjoyable to create as I loved giving them as gifts to others. Both sets of my grandparents enjoyed receiving them and I know it brought them joy at a difficult time during Covid isolation.
I planned and created two tile top patio tables as a gift for my parents. I purchased two tiles with the idea of using them as a flat surface for the top of my tables. I proceeded to use wood and materials around the shop to build them, and I'm very happy with the final result.
Materials List:
Wood:
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10’ of 2X2 wood
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14” of 1X2 wood
Hardware:
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56 of 2” nails for nail gun
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Exterior wood glue
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Construction adhesive
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Sandpaper (100 grit)
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Tile top
Directions:
1. Cut
the pieces and then sand them
2. Nail
and glue the shelf supports to the legs
3. Add
the top supports
4. Install
the bottom shelf slats
5. Glue
on the top tile with construction adhesive
6. Finish and coat with outdoor wood preserver
Cost Estimate:
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Pine Wood: $9.94 for 10' (2x2 wood)
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$1.89 for 14" (1x2 wood)
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Hardware: $19.94 for box of 2" nails
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Exterior Wood Glue: $3.27
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Construction adhesive: $5.27
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100 grit Sandpaper: $4.97
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Tile top: $1.97 x 2
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Outdoor wood preserver: $18.99
TOTAL Cost of goods used
for one table ~$19.00
Planning Sketch
This is evidence of a larger construction project that I designed and created as a gift to my parents. You will see a list of parts, cost estimates and my pre-sketches/drawings as evidence of my careful planning.
As a gift for a friend's family, I designed and created a custom charcuterie board made from multiple types of hard wood. Using the shop's CNC router, I programmed the machine to carve their last name into the board, making it completely custom and a great gift for their family.
Materials list
Wood:
- 17” of 1X6 oak wood
- 17” of 1X6 walnut wood
- 17” of 1x2 cherry wood
Hardware:
- Food safe wood glue
- Sandpaper (100 grit, 150 grit, 200 grit, 400 grit)
- Cutting board conditioner
Directions:
1. Cut wood into long pieces
2. Place in order according to planned pattern
3. Join wood by gluing and clamping for 24hrs
4. Draw shape of board with pencil on the glued wood
5. Cut out shape with bandsaw
6. Sand and finish with cutting board conditioner
Cost estimate:
- Oak wood: $8.49 for 18” of 1x6
- Walnut wood: $12.44 for 18” of 1x6
- Cherry wood: $10.95 for 18” of 1x6
- Food safe wood glue: $5.27 for bottle
- Sandpaper: $12.09 for set of different grits
- Cutting board conditioner: $8.09 for bottle
TOTAL cost of goods used for charcuterie board ~ $33
Planning Sketch
This is evidence of my planning for a smaller project I made as a gift for a friend's family. Here is my planning sketch with dimensions, along with wood selection, parts lists and cost estimates.
Materials list
Wood:
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2’ of 1X6 oak wood
Hardware:
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5 of pre carved wood hanger pegs
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4 of wood buttons
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Wood glue
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Sandpaper (100 grit)
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Beeswax wood finish
Directions:
1.
Cut main piece of wood
2.
Shape edges with router
3.
Drill hanger and screw holes
4.
Glue hanger pegs into holes and leave for 24hrs
5.
Sand and finish with wax
Cost estimate
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Oak wood: $16.98 for 2’of 1x6
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Wood hanger pegs: $9.51 for set of 5
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Wood buttons: $0.65 for 5
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Exterior wood glue: $3.27 for bottle
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100 grit sandpaper: $4.97
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Beeswax wood finish: $12.49 for jar
TOTAL cost of goods used for coat hanger ~ $29
Planning Sketch
This past term I was given an opportunity to work at a construction site, first doing demolition and then doing some basic construction. It gave me a real appreciation for the industry and how hard they work. I will be continuing my experience this summer in this industry and look forward to what I will learn.