PROJECT #3 – FLATS

WHAT I LEARN?

In project # 3 – Flats, I learned many aspects about Technical Direction.

Prototype and sample materials. In our project, we select to make curve flat in 3’-0″ radius and 4’-0” Height. The test was great. I learned that when I make a 3’-0″ radius curve flat, the frame need to have different dimensions. For example, an inside curve flat, the radius of the frame need to be 3’-0 ¼”, with this radius, we can attach the Lauan or wiggle on it and make 3′-0″ radius.

The wiggle, is a bending plywood that is flexible for making curve walls. Short barrel wiggle can be bended in both directions according to the needs. But, more stable is ¼ Lauan because it is a firm material, and the curve flat is more stable. We used Lauan with a grain in horizontal direction.

Jacks. To solve the problem in how the flat can be stand up firm, we decided to build two 12’-0” jacks, three 8’-0” jacks, and four 4’-0” jacks. 12’-0” and 8’-0” jacks will be join in the floor of the flats. But, the 4’-0” jack will be installed in the top of the door flat to allow people walk inside the door. Also, to join the flats with the jacks, we decided to add 2×4 lumber pieces in the frame of the flats. Also as a team, we decided to build all 4’-0” jack in 2×2 mechanical square metal tube, and join it with angles iron for better installation with the flats.

Slammed door. We decided to build an entire piece of 12’-0” H x 5’-0” W flat that contain a 6 panel 30 x 80 prehung door. To make the drawings, we saw a Home Depot video where it teach us how to make and install a prehung door. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Builders-Choice-30-in-x-80-in-6-Panel-Solid-Core-Unfinished-Clear-Pine-Single-Prehung-Interior-Door-HDCP6626R/202523949

The frame of the flat for install this door need to be 2×4 lumber material. Also, for installation purpose, we need to have ¼ of empty space in each side of the door.

Moulding. I visited Dykes in order to have a quote of the five molding that the drawing has. They gave us the quote in flat moulding and flexible moulding. For the crown moulding, we propose to use a model #611, which is the biggest crown moulding that the company has. For install #611 moulding we will to add a small piece of wood in the back in order to support the moulding. In my visit to Dykes company, I learned that they can make any curve moulding. They only request a template with the real dimensions. This dimensions can be given to them in regular paper.

 

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