The packet must include a comprehensive set of drawings that allow someone else to build the project without asking questions.
Multiview Orthographic Projections: A complete set of front, top, and right-side views for each unique part. These must include hidden lines for joinery (like dadoes or rabbets).
Exploded View: A 3D isometric drawing showing how all components align and fit together. Each part should be clearly separated along its axis of assembly.
Section & Detail Views: At least one section view showing the internal construction or joinery profile, and a detail view (at a larger scale) for complex areas like a mitered corner or hardware installation.
Complete Dimensions: Every unique cut must be accounted for. Drawings should include overall length, width, and height, as well as specific locations for holes, or grooves.
Precision: Dimensions must be accurate to within 1/16".
Legibility: Use proper extension and dimension lines that do not cross each other, following the "Design and Dimensioning" standards practiced in earlier units.
Bill of Materials (BOM): A structured list including part names, quantities, exact dimensions, and material types (e.g., Pine, Plywood, or Sheet Metal).
Manufacturing Sequence: A brief written or numbered list of the order of operations. This should reflect the correct workflow, such as ensuring all boards are "chopped to square" before they are "chopped to length."
Joinery Variety: The design should incorporate at least two different types of joints (e.g., a miter joint and a pocket screw or biscuit joint).
Functional Partitioning: Similar to the "Mitered Box with Partitions" or "Three Drawer Cabinet" units, the project should include internal divisions or moving parts (drawers/lids).
Safety Integration: The build-packet must include a brief safety note regarding the specific power tools required for the build (e.g., Table Saw for ripping, Miter Saw for cross-cutting).