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Make your own copy of the First Fleet Table [of sorts]!

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Critical & Creative ThinkingAustralian Curriculum General Capability: Critical & Creative Thinking

 

 

1. You need to be an advanced woodwork student to undertake this activity.

Read the following information about the First Fleet Table: Reading

The First Fleet Table was created by English cabinetmakers after John White, Surgeon-General, who came on the First Fleet, sent a plank of Australian grevillea or beefwood (as it resembled salted meat) to Sir Andrew Snape Hamond, Commissioner of the Navy. This table was created in the style of Thomas Sheraton and has a scrolled motif as the inlaid decoration.

First Fleet Table

Have a look at this article about Geoff Hannah and his Hannah Cabinet:

News about the Hannah Cabinet

Geoff Hannah spent over 5000 hours on this cabinet. It contains 34 fine timbers and veneers, 17 types of stone, four types of shell, and 23-carat gold leaf.

The predominant timber used is Brazilian mahogany.

2. While the First Fleet table contains many different woods including the Beefwood, you are to use any and only Australian wood in your design!

BUT... it is to be very simple! Not like the First Fleet Table or Geoff Hannah's creations!!! They are here to give you some ideas.

All you need to do is make a mock-up of your table and the different types of wood you would use......

3. Design the table top.

Will you have any special features? Will you have different inlays?

To decide on the wood(s) you will use, check out the following resources:

Forest Products Commission WA - Beefwood - this also links to numerous other types of wood and provides photos of the wood when it is polished.

Beefwood

Australian Timber Database

Australian Timber Database

Timber Types

Timber Types

4. Build your own "First Fleet Table" and display to your class. How did it make you feel building a beautiful piece of furniture?

Video

YouTube Staples Cabinet Makers - Old Workbench to Beautiful Table
https://youtu.be/LONu4pKxa2Y


 

Online

Copyright & Furniture: A school poster or infographic

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LiteracyAustralian Curriculum General Capability: Literacy

Critical & Creative ThinkingAustralian Curriculum General Capability: Critical & Creative Thinking

ICT Capability Australian Curriculum General Capability: ICT Capability

 

 

1. In pairs, you are to read the following article from The Conversation 4 September 2018 Reading

The Conversation

2. What did you learn from this article?

3. You are to convert this article into a poster or infographic so all the students in woodwork will understand what they need to do once they start creating beautiful pieces of furniture.

 

 

 

Websites, Games & Apps

Furniture and Cabinetmaking - App

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ICT Capability Australian Curriculum General Capability: ICT Capability

Cabinetmaking App - UK Magazine
Cost: $3.79

Developer: MagazineCloner.com Limited

 

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ID Wood - App

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ICT Capability
Australian Curriculum General Capability: ICT Capability


ID Wood


Cost: $6.49

Developer: Double Dog Studios

ID Wood Screenshots

 

 

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