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BOSCh XR 230

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DESIGN GOAL

a more intuitive, controlled domino joiner tool for novice woodworkers

TASK ANALYSIS

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ISOLATING PROBLEM AREAS

After taking a close look at interactions of students using the existing domino joiner, I noticed multiple reoccurring pain points.

VIEW-FINDING

leaning over on vertical cuts

GRIP ERGONOMICS

 awkward grab with no surface treatment

ACTIVATION

two-handed operation for vertical cuts

STABILIZATION

the fence doesn't grip the workpiece

ADJUSTMENTS

confusing, scattered, and finicky
 

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form + Proportion studies

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BOSCH VBL ANALYSIS

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Ideation

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FINAL DESIGN

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POSITIONING SPIKES

Height slider

DEPTH pin

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Contact me

614 - 935 - 4366

eppleyaw@mail.uc.edu

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