ITF MAJOR WORK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Design and research...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3

Statement of intent...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
Limitations.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
Criteria for Success................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Areas of research relating to statemenet of intent...............................................................................................................................................................................................6
Existing designs......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Research...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Materials...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Resources.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Finishes............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17
Adhesives.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
Processes..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Joints................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
Technologies........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
Selection and justification........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Materials...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Processes..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................26
Resources.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Finishes............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Adhesives.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27
Cutting list............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
DESIGN AND RESEARCH

STATEMENT OF INTENT

I intend to design and construct a coffee table that will be practical and aesthetically pleasing. It will be designed to complement and match
any existing furniture in its designated room. I will achieve this by first identifying where my coffee table will sit and then adjusting materials,
shapes, angles, and colours to compliment and match its surrounding environment. I intend to implement my piece into a living room space.
In my current living room space, there are these small box tables that can be maneuvered around. They are unesthetic and are in dire need of
a replacement. A single prominent coffee table would undoubtedly connect the room together providing an accessible place for people to
place drinks, books, magazines, and your feet. This table will be accessible for anyone to use and will provide ample storage space for all the
living room essentials. 

This project provides me with an opportunity to compose an item of interest to me. It allows me to express myself through the creative
features of my item, and freely design an item that directly reflects my skills and interests. I aim to adopt new wood working techniques to
improve the overall quality of my item. Pushing myself to learn new woodworking techniques will force me to develop my skills as a
woodworker. Skills such as pouring and measuring epoxy, finishing processes, structural analysis, grain matching, and inclusion of strip
lighting will be necessary for me to learn prior to manufacturing. All these aspects will be considered to create an elegant piece of furniture
that is aesthetic and functional.
LIMITATIONS

Cost Different qualities and rarities of timber will affect the overall cost of my design. I would like to predominantly use
American walnut in my design. This material is very expensive due to its scarceness in Australia. Although this wood
is expensive budgeting is not an issue for me. My parents are willing to cover all cost, as this is a meaningful piece of
furniture that can be kept in the family for many years to come. They are willing to spend up to $5000 on material
Time I only have around 3 terms to complete the production of my table, so thorough planning and careful consideration
will need to happen to ensure I can complete my design on time. The process of pouring and waiting for the epoxy to
cure will take time and will need planning to ensure that the process goes smoothly. Jointing, cutting, and finishing
will also need to be considered when time.
Skill This project will force me to learn new skills such as mixing and pouring epoxy. I am also planning to incorporate
under glow lighting in the epoxy. I will need to learn the best way to include this into my design so it can be used
sustainably.
Equipment at school My school has all the relevant equipment the I require to manufacture my coffee table. I will need to consider the
maximum width of the thicknesser when designing the manufacturing process for my table. My table is around
800mm wide, but the thicknesser is around 500mm. This is a challenge that I will need to solve in the manufacturing
stage.
Materials available There are a range of materials available to me. This is due to the fact that all the costing for my table will be covered
by my parents. This gives me a lot of freedom in the choice of my materials. So, I will only be sourcing the highest
quality material. Some places that I have…Ask sir best placesto purchase wood
CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS
In successfully completing this major work, it will need to meet these requirements and features to be successful:

- Must be an aesthetically pleasing piece, that has a diverse grain structure to catch the eye
- Project must work well with surrounding pieces of furniture and connect the room together
- Must provide storage space for living room essentials, blankets, books, magazines, and drinks
- Needs to be a practical piece of furniture that can be used daily
- Project must be created with high quality materials that will increase the longevity of the piece
- This piece must give the effect/illusion that it is floating and is not connected in the middle
- Must have light strips underneath epoxy so it can be turned on and off

The criteria will be assessed through the following questions:

Yes Somewhat No
Does the piece give the illusion of
floating?
Is there sufficient storage for living
room essentials?
Is the piece robust enough to with
stand constant use?
Is there a complex gran flow that will
catch the eye?
Does the epoxy have any bubbles or
defects in it?
AREAS OF RESEARCH RELATING TO STATEMENET OF INTENT
Area of research
Pouring of epoxy
How:
Even before I started doing research for this
project I have always been interested in the
aesthetics of epoxy. I have used YouTube and
multitudes of websites to do my research for
epoxy. Accounts such as Matt Salomone, and
Blacktail Studio have great videos on the use
of epoxy.
Why:
I require this knowledge to properly
understand the process of pouring epoxy. This
understanding will allow me to develop my
ideas freely, and to identify any possible
challenges that I may face before they occur.
This is a vital skill that I must understand
thoroughly to achieve best results in my
project.
Installation of lighting
Area of research
Designing a piece that enhances its
surrounding environment
Grain matching
Adding lights into epoxy is easy enough, but
making the light spread out evenly throughout
is the difficult part. That is why I will be
consulting my teacher who is great with
problems such as these. I will also do my own
research on how other people have
incorporated lighting into epoxy. I will use an
array of techniques from different sources that
best the desires of my coffee table.
How:
I will individually assess each piece of furniture
in my living room, analysing the pros and cons
of each piece. This will give me a good basis to
design my table off. By only taking the
desirable aspects of each piece I can ensure
that my table will complement its
environment.
I will do extensive research on all the different
This knowledge will enable me to see the best
possible results in my coffee table. It will
permit me to construct an outstanding table
that bestows a luxurious ambience in the
room. By doing thorough research, I can find
the most effective way to incorporate this
feature into my design.
Why:
This understanding of the surrounding
furniture will enable me to create a functional
and aesthetic piece that will compliment the
room. This coffee table needs to look like it is
meant to be there, this will increase the
overall ambience of the room as well.
Grain matching is important because it makes
 methods of grain matching, analysing them to
see where, and how they are used. Then I will
select the method that I believe will work best
with my project.
Area of research How:
Finishing processes I am going to conduct thorough research into
existing finishes. I will start by looking at the
finishing techniques that are used on high end
furniture. From there I will do my own research
on the brands that are used looking at reviews
to see what attributes each finish has. Finally, I
will choose the finish that has the most
desirable attributes that I am looking for, for a
coffee table finish.
the joints of a material look seamless. This is
important because a seamless joint
contributes to a more aesthetic and overall
higher quality piece of furniture.
Why:
The finishing process can make or break a
piece of furniture. If there are defects in the
surface of your piece it will ruin the aesthetics
of your whole piece. Even though they may be
small, it will be extremely easy for even an
unexperienced woodworker to identify. If
done properly, it can enhance the natural
features and grains that are present in wood. I
plan on using American Walnut for most of my
project. American Walnut has a lot of
character and complexity in its grains
structure. That is why it is especially important
for me to get this perfect.
EXISTING DESIGNS
Existing design Analysis of features
Positive:
- The American Walnut really
compliments the matte finish of the legs
- Encased drawer design, how the drawer
has a lid on it
- Plenty of storage space
- Interesting spiral offset design
Negatives:
- Basic square shape
- The large drawers add a ‘top heavy’ look
- Drawer slides are visible (unesthetic)
Relation and Explanation
I intend to implement American Walnut into my
design. I believe that this material is extremely
aesthetic and there is a lot of creative
possibilities that come with it. Here they have
paired it with matte black legs. The dark contrast
of the legs amplifies the grain and character of
the Walnut. I intend to find my own way to
amplify the walnut in a more creative way.
This existing design relates to my project by the
pairing and complimenting of the walnut which I
intend to implement.
Positive:
- Simplistic ‘c’ shape
- Support is made from a contrasting
material, which adds depth to the design
- Slightly levitated base
Negatives:
- No designated storage spaces
- Decently light colour timber that would
not match my existing furniture
I intend to implement the sharp angles of the ‘c’
shape. This shape is simplistic in design, but
there are also so many ways that this can be
improved on.
Another aspect that I intend to implement is the
slightly levitated base. This base design allows
the ‘c’ shape to be utilised and it provides a
levitating effect that is especially aesthetic.

Positive: I intend to incorporate two separate parts just

like this design. The illusion that they are
- Two separate parts that give the illusion
floating, and defying gravity is extremely
that they are floating
appealing to me. This
- The use to two different materials
- Simplistic interlocking shapes
Negatives:
- Glossy white half looks tacky
- No storage spaces
- small design = less surface area = less
functional
Positive:
- raised section of table for computer
- surplus of storage
- the use of sharp angles creates an
aesthetic appeal
- use of walnut and a darker material
forms an appealing contrast
Negatives:
- storage compartment in the middle
could use a cover so the whole table can
be utilised
- Chunky and blocky design
- Drawers are down low and may not be
accessible by everyone
Positive:
- Live edge timber gives an organic feel
- Epoxy river is unique to most coffee
tables
- Contrast between the black epoxy, the
legs and the rich brown of the walnut
Negatives:
- No storage
- Basic design
- Tabletop is raised and at a high level
 Positive:
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Negative:
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RESEARCH
MATERIALS

Name: Description: American oak is a
native hardwood to Northern
Common name: American America. It’s colour ranges from a
oak pale to a medium golden-brown
Scientific name: Quercus tone. It has a distinctive grain
Workability: American Oak is a hardwood
that is also very heavy. American oak
machines well and can be easily glued,
nailed, or screwed. It can also hold a finish
well. Generally low number of small knots.
Availability: American Oak is a very
popular and highly demanded wood.
Even though it isn’t a native type of
wood it is readily available for all types
of people. It can come finished and
rubra pattern that consists of long rays
passing down the length of the
wood. It also has a rough and
coarse texture to it.
Name: Description: The American walnut
is a hardwood commonly found in
Common name: the eastern regions of north
American Walnut America. Its colour ranges from
golden rich chocolate brown to a
Common uses: American Oak is seen in a
wide variety of applications.
e.g. flooring, railway sleepers, timber
bridges and high-grade furniture.
Workability: American walnut is easily
machined both with hand tools and
machines. It is also great for carving,
turning and is suitable for steam bending.
This Walnut can also hold a high polish.
unfinished depending on your supplier.
Suppliers:
Allied Forest products
Britton timbers
Euroak Flooring
Greenigo
Availability: American walnut is a very
popular and highly demanded wood.
Even though it isn’t a native type of
wood it is readily available for all types
of people. It can come finished and
 darker brown colour. It has a
dense, tight grain structure that
Scientific name: runs parallel to the wood.
Juglans Nigra
Name: Description: Australian Cypress is
a native hardwood to Australia. Its
Common name: colour can range from a light
Australian Cypress pine brown to a darker brown, there can
be some darker, reddish-brown
Walnut generally has a low number of
small knots throughout.
Common uses:
- Cabinet making
- Furniture making
- Flooring
- Joinery
- turnings
Workability: Australian cypress is a
hardwood native to Australia. It can be
machined by both hand and machine but
can be brittle. So, when nailing care
should be taken. It’s common for there to
unfinished depending on your supplier.
Suppliers:
- Austim
- Greenigo
- Matilda Veneer
- Britton timbers
Availability: Australian Cypress is
naturally grown in Australia. This
means that there are excess amounts
of the material. This timber is also
sometimes dressed, and can be
 streaks running down the grain. be dark brown knots running through the acquired for certain suppliers
The grain runs along the timber, timber.
Scientific name: and the texture is uniform.
Callitris Columellaris Common uses: Suppliers:

- Flooring - Demak
- Abbey
- Cladding - AKD Softwoods
- Fencing - Boral timber
- Outdoor furniture
- Carving
Name: Description: Blackbutt is a native
Australian hardwood. It can range
Common name : from a tan colour to a bright
Blackbutt yellow. It has grain that runs
parallel to the wood, and there can
also be small streaks of black/dark
brown wood throughout the
Scientific name: timber. It has an even texture
throughout.
Eucalyptus Pilularis
Workability: Australian Blackbutt
behaves decently when machining. There
aren’t any major flaws when machining
this timber, but there are better options of
timber for your project. Blackbutt has very
few knots, these knots are very small and
not usually a problem when machining.
Common uses:
- Building/construction
- Flooring
- Railway sleepers
- Weatherboards
- pulp
Availability: Australian Blackbutt is
naturally grown in Australia. This
means that there are excess amounts
of the material. This timber is also
sometimes dressed, and can be
acquired for certain suppliers
Suppliers:
- Blacktown building supplies
- Coach house timbers
- Curvwood
RESOURCES

FINISHES

Name Descriptions Features Limitations Safety

Shellac Shellac is a resin - Tough natural - Dissolvable by - Some people are

secreted by the female primer alcohol allergic to the
lac bug on trees in the - Sanding sealant - When mixed shellac
forest of India and - Odour blocker with alcohol the - Inhalation may
Thailand. This finish is - Stain many shelf life is cause some
mainly used as colours limited to 6 irritation
varnishes for priming - Good insulation months
and finishing furniture, qualities
floors, and various - Can be brushed
wood articles and as an or padded on
intermediate in - Drying time of
nitrocellulose lacquers. 30 mins

Grapeseed Oil Grapeseed oil is a non- - Weather - Not very durable - Some people are
toxic finish. This is resistant - Not wear allergic to some
useful in the application - Drying time 2-12 resistant oils
of chopping boards, and days - Inhalation may
any other pieces that - Can be applied cause some
may come in contact using rag and irritation
with food. just wipe it on
ADHESIVES

Name Description Features Limitations Safety

PVA(polyvinyl PVA is a white synthetic It takes around 18-24 hours to dry fully. Can be broken Fairly safe
acetate) polymer used as an down by bacteria adhesive.
adhesive for porous Its a decently strong wood glue, with a
materials. shelf life of around a year. PVA is also Cannot be frozen Inhalation, and
chemically resistant, water soluble and swallowing will
biodegradable. Cannot varnish cause nausea,
over the top of it vomiting, and
Not fully irritation to the
waterproof digestive tract.

Epoxy resin Epoxy resin is a flexible, High strength. High cost Limited
usually thermosetting Low Shrinkage interaction can
resin made by Long drying time cause acute
copolymerization of an Excellent adhesion to various substrates contact
Handling
epoxide with another Effective electrical insulation difficulties dermatitis, but
compound having two Chemical and solvent resistance, and more repeated
hydroxyl groups and used interaction can
chiefly in coatings and Low cost and low toxicity cause chronic
adhesives. It can also be It takes around 7 days for epoxy to dry, contact
dyed any colour you want. and it has a shelf life of around 3 years. dermatitis.
PROCESSES
Name Why
Pouring of epoxy The epoxy is going to be the centrepiece of
my table, so I want to ensure that it is
textured and eye-catching. To achieve this I
am going to use a variation of shades and
colours in the epoxy. This will contribute to a
nifty affect when the lighting is installed.
Reinforced mitre joint My table will require mitred joints on most
edges because of their high aesthetic value.
My joints will be holding most of the weight
in some sections, and mitre joints are not the
strongest. So, I decided that it would be
beneficial to reinforce them, improving the
overall structural integrity of the table.
How
An epoxy river will be the main feature of my
coffee table. I am going to implement this by
cutting a groove with the CNC, and then
filling it up with epoxy of my choosing. I am
going to pair it with a slightly lighter colour
of epoxy to add the texture and variation.
I will do this by using dominos to reinforce
the mitre joints. By using dominos, I am
increasing the total surface area of the joint.
This vastly increases the forces that the joint
can withstand before failure.
Name Why
Domino I require the use of dominos to join my
timber together. My piece is 800 mm wide,
so I will have to use multiple smaller pieces
of timber and join them together. This large
piece of wood must be able to withstand
forces and break easily. That is why I am
implementing the use of dominos to ensure
that the structural integrity of my piece is
not compromised.
Installation of lighting I am going to install strip lighting under the
epoxy. This will enhance the features of the
epoxy and create a stimulating visual effect. I
plan for there to be different settings and
colour effects to increase the diversity of the
lights.
JOINTS
How
I will achieve this by using a domino machine
to create an aperture in the wood. Then I will
coat the domino and the aperture in wood
glue to ensure a strong joint. The purpose of
the domino is to increase the overall surface
area of the joint and to reduce movement in
the joint. This is the best way to join multiple
pieces of wood to form a large uniform
piece.
I will use the CNC to cut out a groove for my
strip lighting to lay in. I will need to
investigate the optimum distance to spread
the lighting strips to ensure uniform lighting.
After I have laid the lighting strips, I will then
pour the epoxy over the top.
Joint Diagram Common uses Advantages Disadvantages

Dovetail joint Dovetails are mainly used - Extremely - Difficult to

to join two pieces of wood strong design and cut
intersecting at 90 degrees - No metals - Leaves no
to one another. They are screws, nails, room for error
mainly seen in cabinetry, or fasteners - Gaps or
log buildings, furniture, needed mistreatments
and traditional timber - Will hold will reduce the
farming. without glue strength of the
joint

Rebate joint The rebate joint is a very - Basic joint - Time

simple joint that can be - Can easily add consuming
made when the wood is reinforcement - Weaker than
intersecting at 90 degrees. s to the joint most joints
It can also be reinforced
using glue, dowels, and
screws. This joint is most
seen in cabinet making,
and other carpentry
projects.

Joint Diagram Common uses Advantages Disadvantages

Butt joint The butt joint is - Simple - Weak
commonly used to join - Time effective - Unesthetic
two pieces of timber
together with glue,
nails, or screws. Its can
be used when making
cabinets, and toys

Dowel joint The dowel joint is - Simple - Unesthetic

similar to the butt joint - Time effective - Requires more
but with some more - Strong equipment than
reinforcement. This butt joint
joint can be used when
making furniture,

TECHNOLOGIES

Tool/equipment Use Safe Operation PPE

Domino This tool is used to reinforce Pre-Use: - Safety glasses
basic joints such as, butt joints, - Check the machine over and look for any damage - Apron
mitre joints, and used as a - Wear proper PPE gear - Enclosed
replacement for a mortise and - Have your cut marked out and ready to go footwear
tenon joint. This tool also helps - Ensure the correct stop gauges are set - Remove any
to maintain the alignment of loose clothing
the joint. The use of dominos During: such as tie,
negates any horizontal and - Maintain a constant pressure downward on the machine scarf, and tie
vertical movement. This to negate any movement back long hair
simplistic process increases the - Keep hands and fingers away from blade
overall surface area of the joint,
After:
resulting in a uniformly strong
joint that is resistant to - Ensure that the machine has not developed any defects
movement. - Turn machine off properly
- Place back into box and return where found

Table Saw This machine is used to cut Pre-Use: - Safety glasses

wood down to size. It can cut to - Wear proper PPE gear - Apron
the nearest 100th mm to allow - Check blade for any damage - Enclosed
you to have a perfectly cut footwear
pieces. The blade on this table is During: - Remove any
very versatile allowing you to - Push from behind the piece loose clothing
cut rebates, dados, and bevels. - Wait to clear waste timber until the blade stops such as tie,
This piece is where the majority - Keep piece steady when pushing, maintain speed scarf, and tie
of cuts will take place in a back long hair
After:
workshop.
- Ensure the machine is tuned off properly
- Clean machine so it’s ready to be used again

Tool / Machine Use Safe Operation PPE / Evaluation

CNC Router The CNC (computer numerical Pre-Use: - Safety
control) router is a great - Check the router bit for defects glasses
 machine in the workshop that - Ensure there are no damaged wires - Apron
is extremely versatile, and - Turn the dust extractor on - Enclosed
precise. This machine can be During: footwear
programmed to cut or carve - Remove any
any shape or design into a - Ensure the piece is securely held flat to the table loose clothing
piece of wood. It is best used - Do not obstruct the router while machining such as tie,
where there needs to be a - Do not leave the room when router is operating scarf, and tie
precise carving or groove cut After: back long hair
into a piece of wood.
- Isolate switches
- Leave machine clean for next person
Orbital sander The orbital sander is portable Pre-use: - Safety
hand-held sanding device. It is - Check the sanding paper for defects glasses
used to remove any defects in - Ensure there are no damaged wires - Apron
the timber, and some sanders - Familiarise yourself with correct use - Enclosed
can add a buffing pad to help footwear
with finishing. Orbital sanders During: - Remove any
work best on large pieces of - Keep fingers away from sanding bad while operational loose clothing
timber where hand sanding - Do not apply excessive force such as tie,
would be pointless. - Ensure the power cord is clear of the piece scarf, and tie
After: back long hair
- Earmuffs
- Ensure that the machine has not developed any defects
- Pack away and return to storage
- Leave space clean and tidy

Tool / Machine Use Safe Operation PPE / Evaluation

Band saw The band saw is a versatile Pre-Use: - Safety
machine that can be used for - Ensure all guards are fitted and set up properly glasses
 a range of processes. The - Start the dust extractor - Apron
blade on the bandsaw allows During: - Enclosed
the user to cut straight, footwear
curved, diagonals, and any - Use push stick if needed - Remove any
other irregular shape. - Keep fingers away from blade loose clothing
- Do not remove waste material while the blade is running such as tie,
After: scarf, and tie
back long hair
- Use brake to slow it down
- Clean surrounding area
MATERIALS
Drop saw The drop sawsoisfar
a machine Pre-Use: - Safety
The only material that I have chosen to use is American
walnut. The dark rich colour thatthat cuts straight
American Walnut through
provides - Ensure all guards are fitted and set up properly glasses
timber. This can be done
will match other furniture in my living room. Having a piece at a - Check blade for defects - Apron
range of angles with
that matches the other pieces of furniture in my room willease. The - Enclosed
During:
drop sawand
result in my project looking purposeful is the
as ifquick
it was mean to footwear
be there. Another reason why I alternative
have chosen toAmerican
a regular saw.
Walnut - Only make one cut at a time - Remove any
for my project is because of its eccentric grain. There is so - Keep hands and fingers away from blade loose clothing
much variation and character in grains structure and I believe - Back out frequently on deep cuts to clean and allow the blade such as tie,
to cool. scarf, and tie
that the correct finish will certainly enhance these features
making them stand out. After: back long hair
- Earmuffs
Although I have only selected one timber species to have in - Wait for blade to stop before removing material
my design, I am constantly looking for interesting way I can - Clean surrounding area
implement other wood types as well. I was thinking about
possibly adding a lighter colour trim out of Canadian Maple
around the top section of my piece. This would add some
variation and contrast into the piece where it really needs it.
To conclude I am going to use American Walnut because of its
amazing
character and SELECTION AND JUSTIFICATION
grain flow. I
am also
contemplating
using a lighter
coloured
material for a
trim to create
contrast
PROCESSES

JOINTS
My table is a very simplistic design that does not involve too many
complicated processes. That’s why I am only using two types of joints
in my design. The first joint I am using is the dominoed mitre joint. I
chose this joint because it has a very sleek design that will allow me to
continue the grain throughout the corner. The use of dominos creates
a more secure and strong joint.
The second joint that I will be using is the rebate joint. I will be
implementing this on the underside of my table. This joint will be used
to hold most of the weight. This joint only needs to hold the piece of
wood in place because the piece is sitting upright at 90 degrees.

OTHER PROCESSES
The installation of lighting into the epoxy is a technique that I think will
increase the aesthetic value of the epoxy. This lighting will be used as
soft mood lighting, rather then party lights. This coffee table will sit in
the main living room in my
house, that is why I have chosen
to use darker tones that create
mood lighting rather strobing
party lights. The soft mood
lighting that this produces, will
augment the intricate swirls and
spirals of the epoxy
RESOURCES

FINISHES
The finish that I am going to use is called Rubio monocoat. This is a hard wax finish and was designed to be a flooring finish. I am choosing to use this finish
because it is a heavy-duty finish that has great durability. This is a factor that I must consider because my coffee table will be the centre of the room and it
will be used every day. Another feature that I love about this finish is the way it enhances the timber. Unlike wood stains, this finish does not change the
colour of the timber but enhances what is already there. This will work well with the complex grains structure of my Walnut. To conclude this finish will be
used because of its great durability, and ability to enhance natural grain structure.

ADHESIVES
My table has many domino joints that will require the use of PVA glue. This glue is the most effective choice for me because I do not require extreme
amounts of strength in these joints. I will also be using glue in every joint so if I chose a more expensive glue then it would get costly very quick.
The next Adhesive that I am going to incorporate into my design is Epoxy resin. This resin is going to be utilised in the form of an epoxy river. This river will
run down the centre of my table and will act as the large feature of my table. I am still to choose a colour that will best work in my living room.

TECHNOLOGIES
I will be using a range of technologies to manufacture my table, these include the orbital sander, table saw, domino machine, and CNC router. I will be
using the orbital sander for most of my sanding. My table has a plentiful amount of surface area, this makes the orbital sander the perfect tool for the
job. I will also purchase a buffing pad that I will use on the orbital sander to help me apply my finish. The next crucial technology is the table saw. This is
the machine that I will be doing most of my cutting on. This machine removes a lot of the human error and enable perfect uniform cuts every time. This
is important if I want my table to be finished to a high standard. The Domino machine is also going to
be one of my most used tools. I will be reinforcing every joint with dominos to increase their overall
strength. I will be implementing them into every mitre joint and they will also be used to joint my
smaller pieces to make my tabletops. The final technology that I will be using is the CNC router. This
router will be used to carve out the river for my epoxy to lay in. I am using this method because I will be
able to make any shape I want carved in as my river. It also is extremely accurate and precise; this is
important to create a thorough piece that is finished to a high standard. To conclude I will be using a
range of technologies to ultimately achieve the most delightful quality table.
DEVELOPMENT OF IDEAS

SKETCHING AND IDEA GENERATION

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Week
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Part Description Qt T(mm) W(mm) L(mm) Material Notes

y
1 Base panel 4 30 200 950 American
Walnut
2 Vertical 4 30 200 470 American
panel Walnut
3 Top panel 4 30 200 720 American
Walnut
4 Supporting 2 30 150 240 American
piece Walnut
5 Base panel 4 30 200 180 American
Walnut
6 Vertical 4 30 200 300 American
panel Walnut
7 Middle 4 30 200 1050 American
panel Walnut