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Maker Challenge

One-Board Invention

Design three useful ideas from one board and choose the safest, clearest one.

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One prepared board
Idea A: trayIdea B: hook rail
Sketch two different uses, then test the key size on paper.

Look for: Which idea fits the board you have?

What you need

  • Board dimensions
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Mentor feedback

Try it

  1. Write the board size at the top of the page.
  2. Sketch three possible objects.
  3. Mark where cuts would happen.
  4. Choose the idea with the fewest risky cuts and the clearest use.
Look closely

What changed?

The same material can become many projects, but constraints make the design better.

Make it easier

Use a board silhouette printed on paper.

Try another way

Add a hardware limit such as four screws or no hinges.