In another chapter of the Desk project for Diamond School Districts, Perry created a desk design in Fusion 360 based on design features from some tables he has also designed and made. These are made from plywood on his CNC router. The initial desk concept he provided can be seen on the A360 viewer using this link: https://a360.co/3t2lyyx
There seems to be a lot of interest in CNC on this SIG, so we discussed it and decided to take this design a bit further. We had some file sharing challenges using Perry’s original concept, so I built a design which is a start to this desk. It is missing the side boxes. But it is very parametric (maybe I got carried away, again). I’m sharing it as a challenge to the group, in fact, several different challenges to give you some options per your personal interests. Here is the link: https://a360.co/3cWVbEA
Challenge #1:
Download the design and play with it to see what happens when you change parameters. What parameters seem most useful? Which ones don’t seem to make sense? How can you “break” the model? What would you suggest to improve it or make it more attractive?
Challenge #2: Can you find a good way to panelize the design for a CNC?
Challenge #3: Can you generate toolpaths in Fusion 360 to build it?
Challenge #4: Can you add boxes like Perry did, or in some different way? Assume that the boxes will be laser cut instead of CNC router, so include finger joints. Extra points if it can be assembled in the desk without need for glue.
See you Monday if you dare! We’ll critique the design, get lots of feedback, see what others do with it, and have a virtual happy hour.
