Week 7

      Our goals this week were to get the pipe in the box and fit the acrylic sheet on the top. The pipe had to be cut down and then cut in half. We used horizontal and vertical band saws to accomplish this. Holes had to be cut in the wood, insulation, and steel in order to fit the pipe. Also, the acrylic was cut with a band saw in order to fit it to the top of the box. We used sheers to cut a hole the inner shell for the pipe which can be seen in Figure 7.2. The prototype after these steps were complete can be seen in Figures 7.1 and 7.3.

Figure 7.1: Box with Pipe and Acrylic 

Figure 7.2: Inner Shell Being Cut

Figure 7.3: Box with Pipe, Acrylic, and Inner Shell

      The wooden shell was spray painted and a second coat was applied to the inner shell. Before spray painting, we used silicone caulking to seal both shells. Figure 7.4 displays the outer shell after it had been painted. Handles were then added to the front and back of the box which makes it easier to carry.

Figure 7.4: Spray Painted Outer Wooden Shell