DIGITAL MAKING

WORK OF THE WEEK - THE TRAY Received a 600mm x 600mm sheet, shared with group. Our pair chose to do 150mm x 150mm sized tray. With the edge of a metal wheel, marked curves intended to cut. Marked another set of lines 10mm inwards as where to fold. Trimmed with metal cutter. Shaped a piece of wood into same curve. Started with four straight edges, punched lightly with small hammer. Then punched curved edges. Carefully fixed through to achieve a consistent shape.     Sanded edge. Hand polish with metal polish. End results - Match with partner's piece.

WORK OF THE WEEK - THE TORUS Started with a rectangular sheet of metal. Rolled on machine to curve. Stabilized a piece of round wood with carved inner curve at bottom, asked a friend to hold the curved metal sheet. Hard punch on center line to form a reversed curve. Hit side lines on a metal curved tube (workshop tool) to form shape. Lightly hit for a while to fix shape and achieve a smooth curved surface. Hand polish with metal polish. End result -

WORK OF THE WEEK - THE BOWL Received a squared sheet of metal. Trim down to circle with metal cutter. With marker, drew horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines through centre. Drew smaller circles to indicate where to stretch and shrink. Punched according to circles to shrink and stretch, then lightly hit around the edge for a smooth finish. Fabricated bowl shape. Smoothed hundred times with english wheel and steel sphere. Trimmed uneven parts, sanded edges. Wiped with alcohol (provided by fablab staff) to remove marker marks. Hand polished with metal polish. End result -

INTRODUCTION - COURSE, WORKSHOP, FABLAB Russell thoroughly explained course outline, understood future tasks to be done. Fablab staff introduced workshop. Participated FabFun induction, learnt how to use workshop machines, facilities, and safety procedures. Created a wooden tray and completed quiz. Participated introduction to laser cut, 3d printing. Created a laser-cut robot.