In the first table list all the materials that you could use in your designs. e.g. Oak, Iroko, Beech, 6mm Plywood, Flexy ply, MDF, Acrylic sheet, HIPS, Aluminium, Brass, Mild Steel.

For each material describe its properties such as colour, strength, density (weight), easy to work, tough, hard, flexible transparent etc.

In the last column say what the possible use could be - such as making the carcase, handles, feet, lid, door etc.

In the Joints Box cut and paste or hand sketch pictures of any joints that could be used in your designs. Then at the bottom explain why these joints could be used in your project e.g.

• Strength - this is the main reason for using joints but some joints will be stronger than others - a dovetail joint is far stronger than a rebate because it locks together and also gives a much larger surface area for the glue. Parts which are stressed such as drawers should be well jointed with dovetails or finger joints. Explain in detail for all aspects of your designs.
• Decorative - joints when well cut look very effective suggesting good quality.
• Help in the assembly - joints lock together or help parts locate in the correct positions.

In the Fixings box again sketch or cut and paste a range of fixings and fastenings which could be used in your designs. Hinges, a range of wood screws, nuts and bolts, nails and pins.

You could mention available adhesives here such as PVA (for wood),Tensol cement (for acrylic) and Araldite(2 part epoxy resin can glue almost anything!).

Label everything and say what they could be used for. e.g panel pins can be used to fix the back panel on while the glue is setting.

You can add extra headings on these sheets to suit your project