Construction platforms and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA): unlocking the future of construction using digital, data and manufacturing

19)Marshmallows.

We started out by putting together a basic frame with four roof-support legs and some two-by-fours.We made the whole thing 36 inches tall (standard counter height), and about 5 feet wide.

Construction platforms and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA): unlocking the future of construction using digital, data and manufacturing

The counter top is about 22 inches deep, which is a bit less than a standard kitchen counter.I really had no reason for that other than the fact that it felt right.When you design your own DIY project, you get to make calls like that.

Construction platforms and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA): unlocking the future of construction using digital, data and manufacturing

Next, we had to create our counter top out of barn wood, as well as the lower shelf, which is made from new pine..The top is actually made from three barn wood siding pieces held together with wood glue and dowels.

Construction platforms and Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA): unlocking the future of construction using digital, data and manufacturing

We held everything together with clamps in every direction to make sure things would dry to be straight and strong.

After a couple of hours, we removed the clamps and we were good to go!.Kennedy’s away at camp this week so I’m excited to maybe be able to get a few more things done in here!

I’ll keep ya posted.I whipped this big hook board up last week in no time flat.It got me thinking: Why do we ever buy those teeny, overpriced, bland-looking, pre-made hook boards?

If I can make one of these, then anyone can!.I started out with this extra piece of barn wood that I found in the garage.