1. Plan of make – Gantt chart
Stage
Bottom base
(wood)
Supports (metal)
Platforms
(metal)
Finish metal
Finish wood
Step
Draw outline of template
Cut out around template
Sand/file down any waste
Cut 2 holes
Cut blocks, rid of imperfections
Glue blocks onto base
Mark out 7 holes to drill + drill
File off imperfections
Cut holes, round edges off
Braze
Braze nut and bolt part
Cut pieces up, file imperfections
Drill holes, file imperfections
Bend both sides
Braze into hole cut
Braze nut and bolt parts
Clean then apply black coat
Repeat coat if necessary
Sand, apply filler if needed
Wipe off, sand imperfections
Apply undercoat, sand imperfections
2-3 top coats
Pieces
A
A
A
A
B
(A+B)
C
C
E
(C+E)
C, D, J, K
F, G
F, G
F, G
F, G, H, I
C, H, I, J, K
Supports +
platforms
Bottom base
Bottom base
Bottom base
Bottom base
Tools/technique
Pencil
Band Saw
Belt sander/glass paper/file,clamp
Drill
Band saw/belt sander/glass paper
Glue, weights
Pen, ruler, drill
File,clamps
Drill, file,clamps
Heat
Heat
Drill, file
Drill, file
Hammer, clamp
Heat
heat
Spray paint
Glass paper, liquid filler
Cloth, ruler, glass paper
Spray paint
Spray paint
Safety
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Careful of fingers, eye protection
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Help carrying weights if heavy
Careful of fingers, eye protection
Careful not to trap fingers in clamp
Eye protection, careful of fingers on drill + clamp
Eye protection, flame away from body and clothes
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Eye protection, careful of fingers on drill + clamp
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Careful with hammer and fingers
Eye protection, flame away from body and clothes
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Wear a face mask, open a window, dont inhale fumes
Be careful of filler on clothes and skin
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Wear a face mask, open a window, don't inhale fumes
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Sub-total
12 hours
8 hours
7 hours
5 hours
10 hours
Total -
43 hours
Overnight
Overnight
Overnight
= 1 hour = 2 hours