WOODWORKING
Develop the Cutting List and Schedule: The cutting list includes every piece of lumber you will
use to build your project and the exact finished cut size of that lumber. The cutting schedule is a
drawing of the lumber in its purchased form, such as a 4x8 sheet of plywood, and how it will be
cut to maximize use and guarantee proper grain direction (see chapter 5).Envision the end product
Draw your pictorial: Your pictorial is a three
dimensional drawing of the finished product. It
should clearly communicate what the final
product will look like. Different types of
pictorials will be discussed in chapter two.
Portfolio
Get it together: Your portfolio will include:
Cover: Include on the cover page your logo, the name of your business, your name and city,
a catchphrase, and a list of machine certifications. You may also want to include
your work ethic.
Section 1 : Title page (T1) – Include on the title page the name of your project and an isometric
or pictorial drawing of the project. The title page shall have a title block. The title
block shall be the same for every page of your portfolio.
Section 2 : Drafting plans (D1, D2, D3) – Provide a complete set of plans with all necessary
dimensions and notes. A stranger should be able to build your project by using the
plans you have drawn. All pages shall have a title block. For smaller projects, all
views will be on same page. For larger projects, or projects with multiple
assemblies (i.e. cabinet, drawers, mirror holder, etc.), a page for each will be
required.
Section 3 : List of Materials (F1) – Provide a list of all materials required to build and finish
your project, the quantity of the material needed, the individual cost of each item,
and the total cost of materials. Also, include a fictitious hourly amount for your
labor (be realistic), how many hours you think it will take you to finish, and the
total labor cost (or profit) you would make. Finally, combine the two amounts. Be
sure your logo, your name, the date, and the name of your project are included.
Section 4 : Work Agreement (F2) – Information of client and yourself, the estimated cost of the
project including your labor cost, necessary clarification notes, estimated time to
complete the project, your work ethic agreement (i.e. how you will work in the
VOCS woodshop), your logo, and the signatures of both you and the client (the
teacher and a parent/guardian).
Section 5 : Cutting List and Cutting Schedule (F3) - List of every piece of lumber required to
build the project and the exact finished cut size of that lumber. The cutting
schedule drawings of lumber in its purchased form, such as a 4x8 sheet of
plywood, and how it will be cut to maximize use and guarantee proper grain
direction.
Section 6: Picture of the finished project.A sample portfolio is provided in the appendix.
Unit I: Project Preparation