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For stability / low centre of gravity / to make it heavy / to stop it falling over / so that feet can be attached / ease of manufacture Lower melting point / does not rust / easier to cast / easier to cut and shape / does not need a finish To prevent it slipping / to prevent it marking surfaces / improves sound insulation / improves stability

Sand casting Crucible Runner Riser Drag

Anti skid – Rubber feet (also accept Wide - non-slip rubber treads) Supports up to 150kg 500mm height (top step) White, plastic dip-coated finish Folds to a compact size

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Oak, Ash etc. Available in wide sheets / no need to glue strips together / cheaper / has strength in two directions / no knots / won’t warp Cut one out then use it as a template / Cut both when clamped together / CNC

Jigsaw Power Sander / orbital sander / hand sander / sander Varnish / stain / wax / oil / linseed oil A scale model of a human

Three jaw chuck / chuck Tool post Tailstock

Guard down / remove chuck key / ensure tool post is clear of the chuck / ensure work is held tight / ensure tool is held securely Centre drill / slocombe drill / combination drill Facing off / facing Taper turning / chamfering / tapering

Parting off / parting Protection / can be hung on display / can see through the packaging / can add product information / easily moulded to shape / can be re-cycled / looks good / easy to carry etc. Thermo plastic

Vacuum forming Stage C Stage D

Pine etc. Housing joint / through housing joint Improved appearance / can’t see the joint from the front / joint can’t slide out

Forstner bit / forstner drill / forstner Any two from - Remove pencil marks / coarse then fine glasspaper / raise the grain / wipe with white spirit / wire wool / use filler / remove excess glue / remove dust / plane / use the scraper Wood lathe / lathe

Draw diagonals on the end faces of the blank Saw down one diagonal for the fork centre to fit into Plane the edges (corners) off the blank Parting tool

Countersink bit / rose bit / countersink rose To make the heads of the screws flush with the surface of the wood

Looks more interesting / more dynamic / less boring / less boxy / anything suggesting ‘looks The slope prevents CD’s falling forwards / the back stops CD’s falling backwards / folded down front eases access / can be screwed onto a wall Rounded corners and folded edges reduce the possibility of cuts

Marking out Folding Cutting to shape Drilling

Any two from - Corrosion protection / improved aesthetics / makes it look better / matches the environment