Monday 11 July 2011

Overview.

This week we are doing sketches of our lights and also doing solidworks practice.

Reflection for week 11 term two.

This week I would like to start my light box and also learn how to do more solidwork.

Monday 4 July 2011

Fijian kauri research.

FIJIAN KAURI Agathis Vitiensis

Island Kauri grows widely in many parts of Fiji. The colour ranges from pale cream to a golden brown and has innumerable small rays, which give the wood a dappled or flecked appearance.
Fijian Kauri is available in most sizes and good long lengths.
The timber seasons well and can be kiln dried easily with very little shrinkage. Strength properties increase considerably on drying.
It has a regular, straight grain and a close, fine, uniform texture. It seasons well and although it is moderately hard for a softwood, it is easy to work. It saws easily, works readily with hand tools, machines and turns beautifully. It finishes with a silky smoothness that will take both natural finishes and paint well.

Typical physical properties

Density at 12% moisture content: Modulus of rupture when green:
Modulus of rupture at 12% moisture content:
Radial shrinkage from green to 12%:
Tangential shrinkage from green to 12%:
Durability
529 kg per cubic metre 56.6 Megapascals
84.3 Megapascals
2.8%
4.0%
Moderately durable

Overview.

Tuesday we are doing research on our materials and also learn some solidwork.
Thursday we are doing solidwork and also a solder pratical.