The Racing Stripe - Design Tech Project

By

 Wyatt Quillin

Mr. Grisbee

Design Tech

19 May 2021


Design Tech Cutting Board


     What is My Project?

My project is a small cutting board made out of walnut, cherry, and maple woods. It is rounded at the edges and finished with oil. 

    How Did I Make It?

First, I drew the design on paper and calculated the measurements for the cuts. Next, I got my wood and did the initial cuts, and figured out which pieces of wood I could cut again to conserve the amount of wood I used. Next, I did the second round of cuts and glued the pieces together. The next step was to plane the board and use the router to round the edges. The last two steps were to thoroughly sand it and finish the piece with oil. 

    What Do I Like Most About My Project?

I really like how we were able to use different types of wood, which allowed for another design element. I really like the "racing stripe" on my board, and overall it was really fun and educational to make.

    What Was Challenging About The Project?

Getting all of the dimensions down and then making accurate cuts was probably the most challenging part of this project for me. Though, now that I have thoroughly experienced these steps, it will make it much easier to do them again in the future. 

    What Would I Change About The Project if I Did It Again?

If I had to do this project again, I would probably make my board bigger, and change up the design. I really like my board now, but I was afraid it would be too hard if it was any bigger. I was wrong about this, and the next time I make a cutting board, I'll make sure to make it at the size that I want.

    What is My Plan For It Now That It's Done?

Now that it's done, I'm most definitely going to use this cutting board a lot. I am very proud of my work in this class and I'm glad I have a way to show my hard work.



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