1. Design Integration (The "Reference" Phase)
Original Reference: Students must use the "Basic Box" (5/8" material, dado joints, 1/4" bottom) as the structural foundation.
Design Modifications: Students must clearly modify the overall length, width, and Height of the overall project size from the original and make 1 additional change(e.g., changing dimensions, adding a partition, altering the lid style, or adding filleted/rounded corners as practiced in Wood Tech 1).
Material Constraints: All designs must be within the standard shop material sizes we have been using (typically 5/8" for sides and 1/4" for bottoms).
2. Technical Drawing Requirements
Every student must produce a complete drawing set, including:
Multi-View (Orthographic): A standard 3-view drawing (Front, Top, Right Side).
Isometric View: A 3D pictorial view showing the box in its assembled state to provide a visual "goal" for the build.
Exploded View: A 3D view showing all parts pulled apart but aligned. Each unique part must be labeled (e.g., Part A, Part B).
Section View: At least one "cut-through" view to show the internal joinery (the dado/rabbet depth and the fit of the bottom panel).
3. Dimensioning Standards
Accuracy: Dimensions must be provided to the nearest 1/16" (or decimal equivalent if using CAD).
Clarity: Use extension lines and dimension lines properly. Do not "over-dimension" (don't repeat the same measurement in multiple views).
Overall vs. Detail: Include overall "Length, Width, Height" dimensions for the assembled box, as well as specific "cut-to" dimensions for every individual part.
4. Documentation & Portfolio
Bill of Materials (BOM): A table listing the Part Letter, Quantity, Name (e.g., "Long Side"), and Final Dimensions (Length x Width x Thickness(Height)).
Weekly Portfolio Update: As per the Wood Tech 1 & 2 standard, these drawings must be scanned/uploaded to the student's Google Site portfolio by the weekly deadline.
5. Quality Benchmarks (Grading Criteria)
Alignment: Orthographic views must align perfectly (Top view directly above Front view, etc.).
Proportion: While sketches, the drawings should be "to scale".
Readability: If a shop mate cannot build the box using only your drawing, the design is incomplete.