HOW TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN PROFESSIONAL LOOKING

							    HOW TO CREATE YOUR VERY OWN PROFESSIONAL
                    LOOKING
               TRAVEL BOARD GAME
STEP 1: Sketch ideas of what you would like your game to look like.

STEP 2: Create 4-view drawing of game board top, front, side, and 3-D oblique.
           Remember the proper format, including your heading

STEP 3: Create a drill template and cut out.

STEP 4: Have sketch and drill template checked off.

STEP 5: Go into lab !!!

STEP 6: Choose what type of wood you would like to use:
          ash, oak, birch, alder, mahogany

STEP 7: Tape drill template to wood.

STEP 8: Use awl to mark your holes.

STEP 9: Use combination square to mark your chamfers.

STEP 10: Use drill press to drill your holes.
           Use clamp to secure your wood from spinning.
           Determine proper drill bit size.
           Use chuck key to tighten drill bit in chuck.
           REMOVE CHUCK KEY!
           Use depth stop to create a consistent hole depth.

STEP 11: Use disc sander to create your chamfers.
           Adjust table to 45 degrees.
           Place wood flat on the table.
           DO NOT PUT WOOD ON RED SIDE OF TABLE!
           Lightly push wood into sander, moving it slowly side to side.
                o Keep fingers at least two inches away from disc.

STEP 12: Use sand paper to smooth out your wood.
           Start with 100 grit until you have removed all the tool marks
           Continue with each grit until you get desired texture, going up through
             120, 150, 180, and 220. Do not skip any grits.

STEP 13: Apply finish.
           Use generous, yet moderate amount of finish.
              Apply to entire board.
              Wipe away all excess finish.
              Let dry.
              Apply again, this time use 600 grit sand paper.
              Repeat as desired. Be sure to let dry between each coat.

STEP 14: Create rules.
            Objective – what is the final goal of the game?
            Equipment – what do you need to play?
            Set-up – what should the equipment look like before game play begins?
            How to play.
            Rules – at least 3-5 rules to the game. This is different from how to
              play the game.
            Diagram – graphic that helps visually show some detail about your
              game.

STEP 15: Design box.
           Box should have your name and name of game.
           Use 7x7 or 7x8 template.
                o Recommend using 7x8 unless you created score four.
                o 7x8 allows room for game pieces to fit in box.
           Use color and graphics to make your box attractive.

STEP 16: Construct box.
           Cut exterior of box design.
           Cut tabs on the corners.
           Fold sides down along the lines.
           Use rubber cement to attach corners.
           Secure corners with a paper clip to ensure adhesion.
           Repeat for bottom of box.
                o Remember to fold bottom approx 1/16” smaller so the top and
                    bottom fit together.
           Make sure creases are clean and crisp.
           There should be no staples or tape used.

STEP 17: Place all parts inside box.
           Make sure everything fits.

STEP 18: ENJOY!!!
           Have fun.
           You have now created your very own professional looking travel board
            game.