In the metal shop I made a safe and a lock, this project helped me learn how to problem solve and use my skills in the shop to their fullest. The lock was arc welded together made perfectly squared and welded then grinded down. the pieces/walls and lid of the safe was cut on the CNC router. The lock pieces were also all cut on the CNC router then welded together. a few problems arose while making the lock. For example when I was trying to make the locking mechanism inside the lock I couldn’t find a spring to fit the socket then came an idea, I thought about mechanical pencils and how they have springs in them. It was a perfect fit. this is a photo of my lock/safe.

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