Task Analysis

Task Analysis

1. Equipment

   • Tools
     • Coping Saw
     • Hand Drill
     • Tenon Saw
     • Hand File
     • Flat File
     • Chisel
     • Tri-Square
     • Sash Clamp
   • Machines
     • Jigsaw
     • Circular Saw
     • Saw Bench
     • Band Saw
     • Pillar Drill

2. Style

   • Modern - The table has to be appealing and look modern to allow it to really fit in with to days modern society.
   • First Time Buyer - The table has to be attractive and convenient for the first time buyer who may have only recently purchased a house.

3. Cost

   • Making - The cost to make the product has to be fairly low but the materials have to be of good quality and of a high standard.
   • Selling - The selling price has to be suitable and low enough for a first time buyer who may be on a low budget.

4. Size

   • Ergonomic - The coffee table need to suit as many people as possible.
   • Small - The table has to be fairly small to be able to fit into the middle of a living room or up against a wall.
   • Compact - The coffee table as to be compact but also must offer plenty of usefukll features such as storing controllers and remotes.

5. Materials

   • Wood
     • Softwood
       • Pine
       • Cedar
     • Hardwoods
       • Oak
       • Beech
     • Manufactured Boards
       • Blockboard
       • Medium Density Fibreboard
       • Chipboard
   • Plastic
     • Acrylic
     • ABS - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
     • PP - Polypropylene
   • Metals
     • Steel
     • Aluminium

6. Safety

   • No sharp edges on materials.
   • No toxic or harmful materials.
   • No small detachable parts that could potentially be hazardous.
   • Equipment
     • Apron
     • Goggles
     • Heatproof Gloves
     • Painting Gloves
     • Face Mask
   • Handle waste material with care and dispose of properly.