TESSERACT
MODULAR FURNITURE FORM
Woodworking Skills
Mortiser (Precise Hole Placement for floating tenons)
Vacuum Router (Shaping Flaps & Chamfering)
Jig Making
Dado Groove Jig (Shoulders for Cylinder bases)
Negative Shape (Straightening edges)
Circle Jig (Cylinder bases)
Table Saw (Dados)
Project Overview
In Wood II, I was introduced to woodworking machinery operation, joinery techniques, and material exploration. This 1 week project challenged me to combine various techniques learned in the course to create a moderate size shop-built object. From wood selection to joinery and finishing, I focused on precision, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. The project reflects my growth in understanding wood as both a material and a design tool, showcasing my dedication to mastery in woodworking.
Design Process
Shape & Form Exploration
Plywood Template Planning for Routing
Sliding Bar
Repurposed Finger Joint Jig+ Center Pivot Drill bit + Sacrificial back
Vacuum holds both jig and wooden piece together for quick repetitive shape forming
Pivot Dowel
Dado Groove Template
FINISHING
Vertically shifted Mortiser as clamping the cylinder vertically would have been unstable
Stacked Two for Efficiency
Negative Shape for Safe Cuts
Circle Jig & Dado Templates
Disk-Sander Jig Guide That I have tailored for my use
Router-ed Chamfers
Chamfered edge to create floating tenons
Vacuum Router Template with Weather tape for suction
