CNC router projects for high school students

[kenalb]

We are buying a 4x8 shopbot
and I am looking for project ideas for my high school class
We have the full Autodesk collection.
Just trying to get a few projects ideas after they make all the car logos they can think of.


Thanks

[CNCadmin]

Tool boxes, animal silhouettes etc

[Kipper]

How about a monocoque CNC router?

[High Seas]

Tool Cabinets, trophey cases -- always nice when the "Shop-Kids" give something to the school - but they probably already thought of that
Cheers - Jim

[dielectric]

How about a small piece of furniture? Design a table that comes together with no fasteners, or a collapsable chair. See who can make the most complete set from a 4x8 sheet of 3/4" plywood, so you can teach something about minimizing waste.

Some of the scroll saw plan books might have some interesting puzzles or models as well.

[EdTeacher]

We have just gotten a 2' x 2', so much smaller than yours. However one idea I am going to be doing is cutting boards with them. It is a simple, introductory one, but a real-life, usable piece.

The students will create butcher block cutting boards in shop class, then cut the outside dimensions with the CNC router, and then create a juice groove. Students who are having problems can do a simple juice groove around the edge, while more advance students can do extra cuts with different bits to create a series of grooves to an outside groove, and maybe a well in one corner of the cutting board. This could also be done with a solid piece of wood (more expensive) or even starting with cutting board plastic material.

Hope this helps.