Anna's-projects

Here is my shelf project. Here is the model and Home Depot spreadsheet.

Here is the final design of the table. Here are the model and technical drawings. This table is the final version due to simple, but useful design. It offers three shelves for storage, and two working areas (one for working while lying on the ground, and one for working in a sitting position). It is assembled with struts, connectors and fasteners (see BOM). The use of struts allows for great flexibility in design. The boards are not fastened. They rest on the struts, and are pressed down by items on the table. Here are photos of the final table!

Here is my second design of the table. This table is made from square aluminum framing found on McMaster. The table is put together with connectors and fasteners (also from McMaster). The plank is not fastened to the table. It is meant to stay in place from the weight of items on the table.     The advantage of the aluminum framing is simplicity, and easy assembly. The disadvantage is limited design (can only position parts where the holes are). Later concept was made with struts to add flexibility to design.

Here are drawings and model of cart #2 (You said you needed to make a comment about my drawings. If you're reading this dad, please tell what I can need to correct so that I can upload the right drawings.) This cart is made from sheet metal and square tubes. The wheel is easy-turn polyurethane ( same as previous cart model ).

This practical project is designed to apply my knowledge in design, drafting, and hardware to build a new, custom table. Here is first design of the table. This table is meant to be easily assembled using minimal amount of tools (bolts, and nuts). It was intended to be made from slotted angles bought from HomeDepot, but because the size and distance of the slots was not specified, an accurate model  could not be made. Later table designs are made using parts from McMaster. McMaster provides drawings and 3D models of its products. This allows the design to be more accurate.

Here are the drawings and model of my metal cart. The cart is made from .5" thick cold rolled rods welded together. See drawings for more detailed cut list. This cart uses a clevis pin with a cotter as an axle for the wheel. The wheels are easy-turn polyurethane wheels with roller bearings. These wheels can be used on smooth or rough surfaces because the material is good at absorbing shock and will not wear out.