Framing Clamps

CTE Competencies met during this project:

1. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
   
2. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
   
3. Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
   
4. Demonstrate integrity.
   
5. Demonstrate work ethic.  
   

10.Collaborate with team members.
52. Describe the engineering design process.
53. Employ different problem-solving techniques.
54. Communicate ideas through sketching, technical drawing, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), or storyboarding.

Instructions:

You may work in groups of two to design and build a picture frame clamp. You both will construct your own frame for a grade as well.

Part 1: Plan (300 points): You must have a drawing with measurements, and list of supplies (a hardware list). You must also write 100+ words on how you plan to make the clamp and how you use the clamp.

Part 2: Frame Clamp Construction (500 points): You must build a functioning frame clamp. You do not have to make a traditional frame that has 45 degree miters. You are welcome to be creative. Example photos below.

Part 3: Frame (500 points): Each member of the group will construct a frame using the clamps you designed and built. Example frame joints below.