Kahsir Jones Capstone

Posted by Kahsir Jones in Capstone on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 10:34 pm

For my capstone (Senior Project) I chose do something with my hands. I wanted to build something that I knew the school would use years after I graduate. In our school we transport a lot of stuff around. Either it is equipment and supplies for the school workshop, or its furniture for the classroom. It is a lot of work transporting that stuff around our school. To make it easier we use these flatbed carts to transport a large variety of supplies and equipment around the school. The problem is that we only have about two or three of those carts in the school and we all have to share them. So I chose build another one for the school. First I had to create the design of my cart. I needed to know how high up I wanted it to be and how long it should be. The measurements were important because the cart would need to be able to get around the school easily and fit into the elevator. After working on the design I created the blueprint on what it would look like. I did this by using graph paper, isometric and grid type. Isometric was used to create a 3d blueprint and the grid was used for 2d. I drew the blueprint from three angles front, side, and top view. After I was finished with blueprints and design I was ready to start the final product. The first thing I did was build the frame for the handlebar of the cart. Then I cut out the platform for the flatbed of the cart. After that I created the handlebar by using a short piece of wood that I smoothed all around with a palm sander. After all the pieces were done being built I put everything together and I had a final product. I learned that building something is not as easy as it seems. In the process of it all a lot of things happens. Sometimes the measurements are off, or the supplies or damaged or lost. It is a long process and even longer when you run into problems, but once you finish your final product it is a proud achievement.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpentry

This source provides information on carpentry. Carpentry is a skilled trade in which a person makes or repairs things in wood. I selected this source because it explains the concept of creating things out of wood. I found this source useful because it explains the history and training of carpentry.

Thisoldhouse. "How to Build a Utility Cart - This Old House." YouTube. YouTube, 21 Sept. 2014. Web. 17 May 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxDqsyNwT9I

This source provides information on how to build a utility cart. A utility cart is similar to a flatbed cart except that it is smaller and has a multi platform. I selected this source because it gave me an idea on how I would build my cart. I found the source useful because it showed me the tools and supplies I needed to start building my cart.

"D.I.Y Floor Dolly For $8." YouTube. YouTube, 09 Apr. 2015. Web. 17 May 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vx8KkNmhbc

This source provides information on how to build a floor dolly. The concept of a floor dolly is to sit heavy things on top it so they are able to be pushed around. I selected this source because the same wheels the person used for the floor dolly is same wheels I am using for my cart. I found this source useful because it showed me how to put the castor wheels on the bottom of my cart.

"5'' Thermoplastic Rubber Tread Swivel Caster W/ Brake - 350 Lbs."Www.servicecaster.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 17 May 2017.

http://shop.servicecaster.com/5-Swivel-Caster-w-BrakeThermoplastic-Tread-p/scc-30cs520-tprr-f-tlb.htm

This source provides information on caster wheels. Caster wheels is a wheeled device that is often put at the bottom of large objects to make it easier to move around. I selected this source because it gave me the info I needed on how caster wheels work. I found it useful because it gave measurements and the weight capacity of the caster wheels.

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http://www.minwax.com/how-to-finish-wood/wood-preparation/

This source provides information on wood preparation. I selected this source because it explains how to prepare wood. I found it useful because it gave tips on how to exactly prepare the wood and what tools you needed to do so.

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http://www.wikihow.com/Cut-Wood-Using-Various-Power-Tools

This source provides information on how to cut wood using power tools. I selected this source because it gave an understanding on the correct way of cutting wood. I found this source useful because it explained how to cut the wood in detail and by using pictures so anyone could understand and learn how to do it.

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