This document outlines a self-paced fabrication curriculum using basic hand tools. It’s created by Ajay Path, if you have any questions, let me know.

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Goal: Learn how to use basic power tools and fabricate parts.

Date Started: May 24, 2025

Date to go through til: December 1, 2025

Status

Currently putting together an outline of what you should learn throughout then next few months. By completing this course you will be capable of fabricating basic parts seen on the robot, such as bumpers.

To Do

• [ ] Complete Stage 0: Basics of Fabrication
  • [ ] Complete How to Measure
  • [ ] Complete How to Drill
  • [ ] Complete How to Tap
  • [ ] Complete Exercise 1: Fasteners in a HDPE Block
• [ ] Complete Stage 1: Power Tools
  • [ ] Complete How to use a Miter Saw
  • [ ] Complete How to use a Drill Press
  • [ ] Complete Exercise 2: Line Pattern
  • [ ] Complete How to use a Jigsaw
  • [ ] Complete Exercise 3: Tracing a circle in MDF
• [ ] Complete Final Project: Swerve Bumpers

Notes

Stage 0: Basics of Fabrication

Stage 1: Power Tools

Final Project: Swerve Bumpers

Curriculum Outline

What and why you’ll be going through to learn how to use basic fabrication techniques.