Sarah Murphy , Hook Line and Storage (Entry way unit) (STUDENT 2023)

Student:

Secondary student

Name of school or tertiary institution, and name of woodworking teacher (if you have one):

Northern Beaches Christian School - Christopher Bannister

Video tour:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dlIAUtD9Nu-DprEI5SNzX1D5NKBhfVyK/view?usp=drive_link

My Year 12 major work, 'The Hook Line and Storage Unit,' was designed to meet my family's need for a new entryway unit. Instead of constructing a stereotypical rectangular table-style unit, I aimed to add depth and complexity to the design by drawing inspiration from the coastal surroundings of my home while maintaining the functional aspects of a typical entryway unit. 'The Hook Line and Storage Unit' is constructed using natural hardwoods, specifically mahogany and walnut. The curved spine of the piece was inspired by the shape of a hook. To achieve this effect, I cut the mahogany planks into 3mm thick strips and laminated nine of them together in a custom jig using epoxy. Each component was constructed individually, with the top piece being the key hooks, each hand-turned individually on the lathe before being attached to the support for the hooks, which accommodates both the key hooks and the coat hooks on the back. The tray at the base was constructed using a mix of domino and mitred domino joints, similar to the drawer frame, which also utilised the same joints. The drawer is constructed using locking and housing joints, featuring a walnut drawer front engraved with a rope knot pattern created using a CNC machine. The base grid was constructed using handmade halving joints, surrounded by a walnut frame. The feet were also turned on the lathe, with a walnut plug at either end of the feet to continue the contrasting theme of the two timbers throughout the piece. One of the main components of the piece is the continual walnut inlay throughout the spine and each component. This was a component that was considered at every step of the design, as it was vital not only for its strength but also for portraying a clear contrast between the two timbers and creating a smooth, ongoing connection between each component as they follow the curve of the spine. The piece was then finished using rubiomonocoat, as this finish is well known for it's compatibility with epoxy and nicely highlighted the details within the timber, which resulted in a clean and visually stunning finish on the piece.

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