We made the pillars, and front using the thinner balsa wood. We used the thicker, bigger pieces of wood for the main building structure. We traced the paper model onto the pieces. The outlines weren't 100% accurate due to some inaccuracies with measurement, so we had to redraw a few lines. Cutting the wood was more difficult. Because the wood was pretty thick, it would be really difficult to use a regular cutter to cut it. So, we used c-clamps and a thin saw to cut the wood. We would use the c-clamps to keep the board steady on the table by screwing it tightly. Then, we would use the saw and move in an up and down motion to cut the wood. It was a interesting experience. I've never used a saw before. As beginners, we started off cutting lines that weren't very straight. But by the time we got to the third or fourth piece, we were better at controlling the saw. A problem we encountered was that the saw "broke". It didn't really break, but the pieces came apart. So, it took us some time to put it back together.
We originally wanted to have windows on the side of the main structure. That means that we would have to cut a hole inside the wood. With the wood being this thick, it would be very difficult to use a cutter. So, Mr. Swinehart proposed that we can drill a hole and use the saw to cut a bigger hole. We're still trying to figure out what to do.
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