| Computer Workstation: Finishing Touches / Final Scores (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) |
From "Warehouse Warriors"
episode WHW-204 |
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Red Team Activity Journal (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) - The dental pros work to polish their project with only a few hours left. First, the Red Team assembles the computer and arranges it in the workstation's cabinet.
- A printer shelf is measured, cut and added to the cabinet. L-brackets are used to secure the shelf in place.
- Trim molding is added to monitor shelf, and wire fasteners are added to hold the computer wires.
- Silver polish is used to buff the surface of the sheet metal sides.
- Next, the team constructs a rectangular bases for the mini-fridge (figure A). The fridge is placed on the base, and the microwave is placed atop the refrigerator.
- Finally, as an extra touch, a folder rack (figure B) is formed from angle brackets that the team glues to a tile sheet. A pen holder is constructed from a piece of curved metal piping. Both are added to the top surface of the workstation.
Blue Team Activity Journal (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) - All that's left for the Blue Team to complete are a few cosmetic touches. First, the team paints the beadboard sides panels with cream-colored paint and the desktop is lightly sanded.
- A wood piece is added for the base of the top shelf, and putty is added to the seams where the sections meet.
- The base of the top shelf is secured from the underside with screws, glue and clamps.
- The shelf is cut at an angle to match the desktop, then the team applies beadboard to the cabinet sides and stains the desktop (figure C)
- Next, the team drills holes for the cables and wires into the back of the CPU and printer cabinets.
- Veneer is adhered to desktop edges with the help of a hot iron, and is also applied along the seams where desktop sections meet (figure D).
- A new front is attached to the printer drawer , and all the drawers are replaced.
- A shelf is attached to the left side of the outer cabinets, and a final hole for cables is added toward the back top surface of the desktop.
Score Summary: The judges -- a group consisting of a construction manager, ergonomic specialist and furniture designer -- felt both teams excelled in design and craftsmanship. The judges also agreed both teams approached the project creatively. It was the blue team's modification of the cabinets -- to standard desk height -- that earned the extra points. The "Mighty Molars" of the Blue Team is declared the winner! Base scores are determined using a 1-10 scale, 10 being the highest. For complete details on the judging/scoring process, click here. Red Team Score Sheets: Judge 1
Total Points: 77 Judge 2
Total Points: 73 Judge 3
Total Points: 68 Blue Team Score Sheets: Judge 1
Total Points: 70 Judge 2
Total Points: 80 Judge 3
Total Points: 75 Projects are tested for structural safety and local code requirements before being donated to charity. Want to know more about the products used on Warehouse Warriors? Click here for a complete list of tools, materials and supplies available to our teams. Want to experience the excitement of battle? Click here to apply for Warehouse Warriors!
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