| Armoire: Wood Pros Wrap It Up / Final Scores (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) |
From "Warehouse Warriors"
episode WHW-211 |
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Red Team Activity Journal (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) - The Red Team staples the bench seat cover to the foam, then adds the covered seat cushion to the bench (figure A).
- Doors for the top sides are attached with hinges and crown molding is nailed to the top of the armoire.
- The team cuts shelves for the sides and adds atop shelf supports. Nail holes are covered with putty.
- Next, the team attaches knobs and magnetic fasteners to each door.
- The entire armoire is sanded, then clear polyurethane is sprayed over its surface (figure B).
- A mirror is attached inside the back surface -- just over the bench seat -- of the armoire.
Blue Team Activity Journal (3 p.m. - 5 p.m.) - The team creates three suspended shelves by attaching the cut plywood to rods (figure C).
- Arched sheet metal is attached to wood and galvanized sheet metal supports on top of the armoire.
- Doors are cut and sanded for the armoire, then attached with half overlay hinges.
- Next, the team applies polyurethane in a satin-finish to the entire armoire ( figure D).
- Decorative corner pieces are added to the top of the armoire, just under the metal arch.
- Handles are attached to all doors.
The Final Moment These teams are used to competing in the magazine world, but as warehouse competitors these teams tackled their respective projects with professional aplomb! Both teams utilized fine woodworking techniques to create sturdy, highly functional and creative armoires. Now it's time for scoring. Score Summary: The judges thought both armoires were near-perfection. The judges loved the hidden sink and refrigerator on the Blue Team's project; while equally praising the innovative use of materials and textures on the Red Team's finished piece. Both teams received perfect scores from at least one judge in every category, resulting in (drumroll, please) a tie! 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: 98 Judge 2
Total Points: 95 Judge 3
Total Points: 98
Blue Team Score Sheets: Judge 1
Total Points: 97 Judge 2
Total Points: 98 Judge 3
Total Points: 96 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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