Mentor
I chose to ask Deborah Lynn to be my mentor, as she is currently my Physics teacher and I know I'll be on track with her help.
Resources
Cayuga Lumber- a very good resource for cheap or free wood, along with experienced workers that would know about which wood to use for any project. This could also be a good hub for finding experienced wood workers in the community.
"A Short History of Desks" by Graham Blackburn- An online source, by far the best I have come across so far. It goes more in depth than any encyclopedia or novel written about the topic of woodworking, and gives a step by step on the process, along with different techniques one can use. \
Hands On
For the most part, this project will be entirely on me. With assistance from community members and my grandfather, I will be the one to go through the entire process of designing, building, and putting on the finishing touches.
Macro and Micro
On a small scale I'm determined to learn more about wood and the inner workings of the craft. I feel as though this project will be split. One end is to create a desk, something reachable by real hands instead of a virtual image. The other is connecting on a more personal level with my grandfather. For years now I've seen him working on his own projects, and I always wished I could build something with him. For this semester I may not be building directly with him, rather have him help me along the way when I get stuck.
One Goal
The first two weeks will be crucial. I need to understand everything I'm about to jump into so that I can begin designing ASAP. Research on the topic through online and hard copy sources along with the possibility of reaching out to community members with their input on my project will be the first step. As soon as my knowledge on the subject is good enough, I can use the skills I've developed through technical classes to design each individual part of the desk.
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