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YChapter 3WORKING PLANS
Introduction:
Before you begin any construction project, you should think it through. Thinking a project through
means that you take the time to anticipate problems, solve assembly solutions, and determine the exact
size and location of materials. During construction is not the time to think about such things. In other
words, plan the work and work the plan. Plan ahead for everything, and once it is fully planned, follow the
plans. To help do this, you will need to complete a set of working plans.
Working plans, sometimes called working drawings, are two-dimensional drawings of how an object is
built. They are the visual instructions. While pictorial drawings communicate what the object will look
like, the working plans communicate how it will be fabricated or constructed. Working plans, therefore,
contain: (1) images of the object in different views; (2) the measurements (called dimensions) of all
necessary lengths, heights, depths, angles, and locations; (3) detailed drawings, such as sections and
enlargements; and (4) important notes.
Plan Elements:
The information you incorporate into your working plans is important. Done incorrectly and the process
of building a project will produce frustration and mistakes, possibly even failure. To properly think through
a project while developing the working plans, you will need to know the elements to incorporate into your
drawings. The elements listed below make up what we call a set of working drawings.
Before you begin drawing, first think of your project in separate parts, such as the body of the cabinet,
the drawers, and the doors. Simply put, if any part of your project can move, slide, or rotate consider it a
separate part. Each part will have its own set of drawings.
You will first draw a rough layout, or a scaled sketch, of your project incorporating the elements listed
below. Think of the rough layout as the first draft of a writing exercise. It gets your thoughts on paper, but
it will not be as perfect as the final draft. Therefore, drawing clean, straight lines is not important at this
time. Simply think through the construction of your project and draw it on paper. This will allow you to
consider all aspects of the project and discover any problems before you get started. Finally, once the rough
draft is complete, draw your final set of working drawings. Both your rough layout and your completed set
of working drawings will contain the following:
- Title block: Begin with your title block.
The title block borders the area on your
paper where you will draw. It is drawn with
thick lines just inside the boundaries of your
paper, and will be the same on every page.
Moreover, the title block contains important
information about your drawing, such as the
title/name of the project, the scale, your
name, date, and drawing number. - Front view: Draw the front view first. The
front view is the view you would see when
standing in front of the object. Begin
drawing near the bottom left corner of your
paper. Make certain to leave space for notes
and dimensions. All other views will “fold
out” from your front view. Note, in rare
cases a left side view or a bottom view will
be required. In this case plan accordingly. - Right side view: As the name implies, the right side view is the image of the object when looking at
the right side of your front view. The drawing will be the exact height as the front view. On smaller
projects, this view is drawn directly to the right of the front view. On larger projects, the right side
view may have to be placed on the second page. - Top view: The top view is the view looking down on your object. On smaller projects, this view is drawn
directly above the front view. It will be the exact width of your front view. On larger projects, the top view
may have to be drawn on the third page.
Unit I: Project Preparation
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