​Engineering Applications (Level 3)

4 Second Semester Projects (Link to Slide Show) 

Introduction Slide Show Explaining the Four Second Semester Projects

Children's Theater Boxes

We have been asked to design and build wooden boxes for a children's theater. Child actors will be moving around on a raised stage.

What's the difference with these box types? 

• Laser Cut Friction Boxes (Link)
• Rehersal Boxes
  • Link to Video1
• Cross-Fit Boxes
  • Break It Yourself Version 2 Video
  • Kirk Earl's (Less supported) Box Link
  • Bexar CrossFit Box Link
  • Crave Craft Cross Fit Boxes with Dowels Link
  • Green Light Notched Box, Routered Handles Link
  • Sam Macey Plyometric Boxes using Dado Blade on Table Saw LINK   
    • Sam Macey Plans LINK

Stage Boxes are generaly lighter weight, because plywood is NOT 3/4" like Cross-Fit boxes. State boxes are typically open on one end, to reduce weight. Internal supports are solid wood, not plywood. The plywood in a stage box is 1/4" thick. Crossfit boxes are usually unpainted. Stage boxes are typically painted flat-black.