Pre-Search
First, we were tasked with coming up with a list of ten final project ideas. when we were tasked to cut that list down to three great ideas. My three ideas were a bow case, a bow holder, or an actual re-curve bow. I decided to go with the bow holder because it was the only one of the three that I don't currently have.
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Sketches
Before I could begin cutting anything or buying anything. I needed to determine exactly what I needed and what size. So I made a series of sketches based on the measurements of my bow.
The parts I will need include
The parts created in the shop will not be included in this website due to the simplicity of them. They are all flat rectangles. I used the planner, chop saw, and table saw |
Computer Documentation
Next, it was time to create my parts and designs on the computer. I had to use inventor, illustrator and fusion to complete my online build.
-I used inventor for my ARMs, BOTTOM, and TOP. Then I put each of them in fusion and used the router to cut them out.
-I used inventor for my TOP ARROW HOLDER and my TOP ARROW HOLDER. Then I put both in maker bot and 3D printed two of each.
-I used illustrator my my TOP PLATE design. I laser engraved the design on the TOP PLATE.
-I used inventor for my ARMs, BOTTOM, and TOP. Then I put each of them in fusion and used the router to cut them out.
-I used inventor for my TOP ARROW HOLDER and my TOP ARROW HOLDER. Then I put both in maker bot and 3D printed two of each.
-I used illustrator my my TOP PLATE design. I laser engraved the design on the TOP PLATE.
ARM on inventor and ready for Fusion
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ARM on fusion and ready for the router
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TOP on inventor and ready for fusion
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TOP on fusion and ready for the router
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BOTTOM on inventor and ready for fusion
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BOTTOM on fusion and ready for the router
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TOP ARROW HOLDER on inventor ready to print
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BOTTOM ARROW HOLDER on inventor ready to print
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TOP PLATE design on illustrator and ready to be engraved on the wood
Router
I used the router to cut out my TOP, BOTTOM, and ARMs. I broke too many bits trying to cut out my treated 4x4 wood so I glued two 1 inch pine boards together in order to have softer wood. I screwed the ouside perimeter of the wood (where the part was not going to be). When the router got halfway done with the last pass, I stoped it and clamped the part down.
Me setting up the router by screwing in the outsides of the wood
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Final TOP
Final ARM
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Final BOTTOM
Me working on the router
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Laser
3D Printer
Other Parts
All these parts were created in the woods shop. I used the planner, chop saw, and table saw.
Final Project
All the parts were assembled using wood glue and 1.25 inch screws. I put the hinges on the bottom of the drawer so the door wouldn't stay shut. I baught a pair of double rollers in order to keep it shut.
Summary
This was by far the best unit we had all year. It was a ton of fun to create, problem solve, and end up with something that I can use. I really enjoyed using a combination of the 3D Printer, Router, Laser, and the machines from the wood shop. Not everything went smoothly so I had to figure things out as I went along. After the bits kept breaking, I had to abandon my treated 4x4 wood and glue together two 1 inch thick pine boards. This ended up being even better because it is actually the same color as the rest of the wood. I am very happy with the final result because it is actually something that will have use in my life.