Independent Projects
Congratulations! You've made it to your independent project portion of your rotation. This is a time for you to explore what truly interests you!
Considerations:
Considerations:
- This is a capstone project: The project should be the culmination of your experience here at Jockey Hollow. Please try to challenge yourself!
- Many projects are available at no cost to you. However, some projects have expensive parts (pens, clocks etc) and will require additional funding.
- "With great power comes great responsibility" -Voltaire. I will be assigning you a large amount of class time and freedom. With those liberties I'm trusting you to be mature enough to manage your time, behavior and work ethic. If I see a lack of those qualities, your grade and freedoms will be negatively affected.
- Consider our constraints: When thinking of a project to make think of our limitations. You might really want to build a half-pipe for your backyard, however I can't supply you with $200 worth of plywood, constant 1 on 1 help, 1 month worth of class time, etc.
- Consider your strengths and weaknesses: This is very important! If you are absolutely terrified of using power tools maybe consider making a digital project instead, or a woodworking project that will involve hand tools. Remember, you want to appropriately challenge yourself.
- At the end of the project- You will showcase what you've done to your classmates!
Make your own video game!
Have you ever wanted to make your OWN video game? Well here's your chance! Kodu is a free online video game creator. You can create a variety of different games and your only limited by your imagination. It's community based, with all the games being created by members. If you wish to join the community and create your own games, come see me!
You may of course go off and design your own games! I've had students make games on minecraft, unity, gamefroot and others! I'm open to any software you use as long as it's school appropriate- but keep in mind... I can only help you so much with other software....
Make your own Website
If your interested in creating a website, There are a million options to choose from. If this is a project you choose, just let me know what software you are going to use! Weebly was the classic that I know and love, however I'm a bit out of the loop.
Some ideas for a website:
http://www.webmastercourse.com/articles/101/personal/
http://www.markammay.com/100-creative-ideas-for-a-website/
Make a million dollars! This is internet history... A college student sells space on his website for 1$/pixel. He made 1 million dollars.
Some ideas for a website:
http://www.webmastercourse.com/articles/101/personal/
http://www.markammay.com/100-creative-ideas-for-a-website/
Make a million dollars! This is internet history... A college student sells space on his website for 1$/pixel. He made 1 million dollars.
Here is an amazing example!
*Internet Safety*
Although covered thoroughly in school and in my class, I cannot stress the importance of internet safety enough! Please be smart and you CANNOT publish your website without my permission!
Create a video
Do you spend more time watching Youtube than you do TV? Do you have a hilarious idea for a video? Want to show the world that you undeniably have the cutest cat. Well, this is a great option! Feel free to use your own technology, or use mine. An Iphone with a tripod is really all you need! However, If you wish to go high-end you can use my camera set-up.
For editing purposes- I recommend magisto. It's completely free and even has a free app for your phone!
Before posting any videos on the internet I have to approve it!
*Below is an example made by some awesome students....(the blooper reel is prettttty awesome to..if you can find it)*
For editing purposes- I recommend magisto. It's completely free and even has a free app for your phone!
Before posting any videos on the internet I have to approve it!
*Below is an example made by some awesome students....(the blooper reel is prettttty awesome to..if you can find it)*
Explore the world of 3D printing!
So as you know I just got a brand new 3D printer!!!- And I am in the early stages of testing it out! If you want to help me explore what we can make choose this option!
NOTE: This is NOT just an opportunity to create Iphone cases... There will be internet research and computer work involved! If you loved Autodesk Inventor, this will be a great project choice.
NOTE: This is NOT just an opportunity to create Iphone cases... There will be internet research and computer work involved! If you loved Autodesk Inventor, this will be a great project choice.
Explore my new CNC!
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New tool! New possibilities! Help me figure it out in the process! CNC machines are great at signs, custom carvings, inlays and much more!
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Explore my even newer laser engraver!
Boy howdy.. many hours were spent making this thing and boy is it sweet! This is a sweet tool, all you need to do is find the image you want, get the material you want, load the material into the machine, tweak the image for the best quality and press print!
(It's like the CNC machine but without the threat of a tool spinning 20,000 rpm and you wanted a sign carved .5" deep but forgot the . and now the machine is going to try and push this spinning death tool 5 inches through your workpiece and table and destroy everything)
Here's a video below to get you started- but there is a good amount of research before you start! (video coming soon!)
(It's like the CNC machine but without the threat of a tool spinning 20,000 rpm and you wanted a sign carved .5" deep but forgot the . and now the machine is going to try and push this spinning death tool 5 inches through your workpiece and table and destroy everything)
Here's a video below to get you started- but there is a good amount of research before you start! (video coming soon!)
Make a T-shirt!
Using Adobe Photoshop, or your own photo editing software you can design and create your own t-shirt graphics. We will then mirror your selected image, print it out and bond the image to your shirt.
Cost $2
Cost $2
Wood working projects
Below are some ideas and links to projects that are absolutely doable with our materials and tools. Feel free to browse around and look for inspiration. If you have some materials from home, feel free to bring it in!
The classic nameplate! This one was a Mr. Steeven's classic! Great scroll saw project, you can customize it to say your name or whatever word you'd like. These can be hung, or can stand on their own. Simply ask me for a handout for instructions
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Another classic. Make your own clock! These make great gifts, or simply great decoration to your room. Heck if they are good, you could even sell them at the strawberry festival ;).
They are easy to make, simply gather a piece of pine (available through me). Hop on the computer and print out a picture you like. Make necessary size changes (First step is to choose the image you want on Google. The best images to print out have more of a defining shape, than a defining drawing. Think Apple logo over the Mona Lisa, the Mona Lisa will involve a huge amount of difficult painting to look halfway close...While the Apple logo just needs a coat of white paint. Right click on the image and save to desktop. Then simply open the picture up in word and change the size. Keep in mind that for a clock with numbers- You should test the number layout on your piece of wood before you cut it out.
Cost: $4
They are easy to make, simply gather a piece of pine (available through me). Hop on the computer and print out a picture you like. Make necessary size changes (First step is to choose the image you want on Google. The best images to print out have more of a defining shape, than a defining drawing. Think Apple logo over the Mona Lisa, the Mona Lisa will involve a huge amount of difficult painting to look halfway close...While the Apple logo just needs a coat of white paint. Right click on the image and save to desktop. Then simply open the picture up in word and change the size. Keep in mind that for a clock with numbers- You should test the number layout on your piece of wood before you cut it out.
Cost: $4
Chaaaa Bro! Rad board duude. Click on: 'Make your own Indo Board.' This is an online step by step tutorial on how to make an Indo Board. The only difference is, we will be using pine board and our stoppers are a little different.
These are a lot of fun to use and make! If you have any questions, refer to the link above. Also I have the one I made in class, So if you need to see how it actually goes together I will show you my awesome one.
Cost: $4
These are a lot of fun to use and make! If you have any questions, refer to the link above. Also I have the one I made in class, So if you need to see how it actually goes together I will show you my awesome one.
Cost: $4
Another Steven's classic. This step stool is a little twist on his design. Click on: 'Make your own step stool'. The project build plans are here as well: 'Step stool plans'
The only difference with how we will build is, we wont be using pocket screws. But instead, we will glue and nails.
Feel free to come up with your own design for the sides and finish it how you would like!
Cost: $2 (for a big stool) $0 (for a small stool)
P.S. The image to your left was snagged from a site thats selling this very bench for 40$!
The only difference with how we will build is, we wont be using pocket screws. But instead, we will glue and nails.
Feel free to come up with your own design for the sides and finish it how you would like!
Cost: $2 (for a big stool) $0 (for a small stool)
P.S. The image to your left was snagged from a site thats selling this very bench for 40$!
'Scroll saw taxidermy.' This makes the vegetarian in me very happy. I just thought this was a cool scroll saw project. Make any animal you would like, just think about the side profile of the animal.
'Make your own Slimline pen'. This is one classy project! Makes a gift or keep it for yourself and wow your classmates! Follow the link above for a YouTube tutorial.
Cost: $5
Cost: $5
'Make your own wooden bracelet'. Who says bracelets don't grow on trees? Alright... nobody does. But if they did they would be wrong.
This makes a great gift, or a great keepsake. This is the only project that doesn't use our go-to pine, but uses my expensive fancy pants wood.
If you don't like the bracelet idea... How about you get creative and make a necklace?
This makes a great gift, or a great keepsake. This is the only project that doesn't use our go-to pine, but uses my expensive fancy pants wood.
If you don't like the bracelet idea... How about you get creative and make a necklace?
Make your own wooden Yo-Yo. Classy meets fun in this woodworking project. And if your Yo-Yo comes out great- I'll show you a trick or two. If it comes out splintery and sharp... I'll talk you through it.
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'Passive Iphone Speaker'. Ever want to crank up the volume of your smartphone? Here is an all natural way to do that! This speaker requires no electricity, no wires, no fuss and will always work! All you need is a smartphone, a can-do attitude, some basic tools and wood!
Cost: $2
Cost: $2
Jigsaw puzzles. Did you put the two together yet? Jigsaw puzzles were traditionally cut on a jigsaw!
Feel free to continue this tradition choose to make any of the below. Make sure your pattern is correctly sized for your work piece.
Feel free to continue this tradition choose to make any of the below. Make sure your pattern is correctly sized for your work piece.
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'Simple Bird House' This is a classic design, I made my first birdhouse when I was in middle school, and I still have birds nesting in it! A very great project that helps out the planet.
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Sewing Projects
Good Ol' faithful would love to sew your next project! While Mr. Demchak isn't the worlds best tailor, I can most certainly set up the machine for your project goals. There are a ton of options! Pillows! skirts! I might have a source for military backpacks that you can fix and later have.
Kit projects
Nothing grab your interest yet? Listed below are some kit options. These kits are packaged with all necessary parts and sometimes with included instructions!
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Make your own Mintyboost USB charger! Learn all about the world of electronics while assembling your own portable USB charger. Always running low on battery with your portable devices? With the Mintyboost you can charge your cellphone, headphones, kindle and more, anytime and anywhere!
Cost: $10 Instructions Video Note: Before you attempt to build the Mintyboost- You MUST complete soldering the "Blink" learn to solder kit. (Free) |
Make your own Co2 Cars. These are fantastically fun. What really makes it fun though is when you have someone to race against. Before you take them home, I want to have the ultimate showdown from all 4 quarters!
If you have no idea what a Co2 dragster does... check out the video below!
Cost: $5
If you have no idea what a Co2 dragster does... check out the video below!
Cost: $5
Make your own water rocket! This project is definitely more enjoyable when it's warm out!
This is an easy to do kit that produces a rocket powered by a Co2 cartridge, very fun. If they are made correctly, expect them to go about 100'+ in the air.
This is an easy to do kit that produces a rocket powered by a Co2 cartridge, very fun. If they are made correctly, expect them to go about 100'+ in the air.
Make your own Airplane.
These are called 'delta darts' and while they don't come with airline peanuts... the kit has pretty much everything else!
These fly best indoors, but calm days outside are great as well!
These are called 'delta darts' and while they don't come with airline peanuts... the kit has pretty much everything else!
These fly best indoors, but calm days outside are great as well!
Independently Independent project.
Want to make something truly unique? Something that I don't have listed above? Well, you are only limited by your imagination!... and skill... and materials... and tools.... and time. If you are interested in undertaking your own project, you HAVE TO hand in the form to me below.
The importance of this form is for me to understand what you are truly attempting to make. If your project is appropriate and possible, I will allow you to start working on it. If it needs some modification I will tell you, or if it's truly not possible.
Cost: will vary on your project
The importance of this form is for me to understand what you are truly attempting to make. If your project is appropriate and possible, I will allow you to start working on it. If it needs some modification I will tell you, or if it's truly not possible.
Cost: will vary on your project
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Remember I have to approve your project before you start!
Or you can be Jack C and go absolutely above and beyond to make a wooden go-cart!
If you are looking for even more ideas....
I'm a huge fan of a DIY website called instructables. It's a community based 'maker' community, that documents how to build practically anything from jewelry, to furniture, robots and even maggot farms. Check it out!
