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  • Potting Bench: Flower Power (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)
  • From "Warehouse Warriors"
    episode WHW-212
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    Figure A

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    Figure B . .

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    Figure C

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    Figure D

    Red Team Activity Journal (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)

    • The Red Team uses a sanding clock to "brush" the copper petals, taking away the shine and leaving an antique appearance.

    • The frame is nailed together with a nail gun (figure A).

    • Next, small leaf shelf templates are made and traced onto plywood remnants. The shapes are cut with a scroll saw.

    • Petals are painted with a yellow wash and the tops of the "pots" are nailed into their respective frame.

    • The countertop is cut and the sink is used to measure the opening that will be cut.

    • Semi-circles are cut from the supporting 2 x 4s to accommodate the addition of the sink.

    • Six circles are cut for the tops of the flowers, and the "stems" are painted with a green wash.

    • The countertop is nailed to the structure (figure B) and the sink and drain is installed.

    • Leaf shelves are painted with green wash, and the flower centers are painted red.

    • Petal supports are cut and painted with green wash.

    Blue Team Activity Journal (1 p.m. - 3 p.m.)

    • The Blue Team cuts a circle for the sink in the plywood countertop support, then adds the plywood support to the frame (figure C).

    • The intricate wheel pattern in polished on both wheels, then outer banding is applied.

    • Next, the team applied side braces and the flower stem handles to the cart.

    • Wheels are attached to the axle and tested on the cart for a secure fit (figure D).


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