Assignment 2 Forming Wood

There are two main forms of forming or shaping timber.  Both processes involve a former or jig that the wood is bent around.  The process that you will be following will include a male and female jig that will be clamped once the material has been laminated.

The Brief
(www.thelongsarms.com) has commissioned you to produce a gift that will be given to loyal customers following their 10th visit to the establishment.  The gift must be shaped in a form that requires timber to be shaped in an organic form and not cost more than £5 to manufacture.  The final design must also incorporate the client's identity.

The Task
You need to research possible products that could act as the gift to support you in the generation of ideas.  15 marks
You are required to produce a series of 2 point perspective sketches that show concepts for your proposals. 15 marks
You need to produce the CAD drawings to support the manufacture of the laminates and also the formers required. 20 marks
You need to manufacture the product and finish with an appropriate finish for the product.  50 marks

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