{"product_id":"c-purlin-steel-picnic-table-plans-6-welding-project-with-lesson-plan-rubric-ag-mechanics","title":"C-Purlin Steel Picnic Table Plans: 6' Welding Project with Lesson Plan \u0026 Rubric (Ag Mechanics)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e📦 Instant digital download • PDF files • Licensed for classroom\/personal use, not for resale\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eGive your advanced students a welding project they’ll be proud to carry out of the shop. This full-size, 6-foot steel picnic table is built from 1 ½\" x 3\" x 14ga rectangular tubing and 4\" C-purlin, the same framing used in metal buildings. Formed 1\/8\" flat-strap end straps cover the purlin ends for a clean, finished look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003eStudents cut 82° (8°) parallel and opposing angles, lay out and tack two matching A-frame end frames, check for square with diagonal measurements, MIG weld thin-wall steel, and form strap to fit 45° purlin ends. The finished picnic table is a real, usable product, a good fit for chapter fundraisers, shop furniture, or a build-off competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6-sheet dimensioned drawing set (isometric, overall, side, front, and top views)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step project instructions (16 steps) with cut list, tools, safety reminders, and “Check Yourself” checkpoints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTEKS-aligned lesson plan (§127.43, §127.41, and General Employability Skills, PEIMS N1270153)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e100-point project rubric with student self-reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudent reflection questions for exit tickets or a project summary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eProject Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinished size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6'-0 ¼\" long x 4'-11 9\/16\" wide x 2'-8\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 class periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 ½\" x 3\" x 14ga steel tubing, 4\" x 1 ½\" x 14ga C-purlin, 1\/8\" flat strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e chop saw, MIG welder, angle grinder, bench vise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e instant digital download\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eWhy Teachers Love This Project\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTeaches angle layout and fit-up skills that carry over to trailers, gates, and equipment frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in checkpoints make it easy to manage multiple teams in the shop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA popular build for FFA and booster fundraisers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully TEKS-aligned paperwork saves prep time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.5em;\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis resource is an independent classroom resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the National FFA Organization. \"FFA\" is used only to describe the agricultural education programs this resource supports. No official FFA emblems are used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TradeCraft Educational Services","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68297087058031,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/6920\/5871\/files\/c-purlin-steel-picnic-table-plans-welding-project.png?v=1794334378","url":"https:\/\/www.tradecrafteducation.com\/products\/c-purlin-steel-picnic-table-plans-6-welding-project-with-lesson-plan-rubric-ag-mechanics","provider":"TradeCraft Educational Services","version":"1.0","type":"link"}