Ag Mechanics Curriculum Project
Projects

The introductory projects below are presented in a standardized form that provides:

  • Materials and Tool ID
  • Project Directions
  • Project Plans
  • Student Worksheets
  • Grading Rubric
  • Teacher Notes with:
    • standards
    • objectives
    • options for the project construction
    • safety review
    • project time
    • demonstration notes
    • Bill of Materials Worksheet

Introductory projects are designed to be used in a class where all students build the same projects to achieve overall student outcomes. 

The Small SAE Projects are being developed as a resource for projects that can be used in classes as optional projects or Ag Mechanics SAE.   These plans provide less direction and guide the student toward building a portfolio of skills.  Small SAE projects are designed to be built by students with some basic skills as individual projects.  Worksheets are designed to help the student document the project.  Sample Completed Worksheet.

Miscellaneous Plans | Additional Projects (scanned plans only) | More Project Ideas

  Lesson Plans Photo Skills
Introduction to Ag Mechanics Projects Word PDF AutoCAD PDF JPG   Weld Wood Metal Elec Plumb Concrete
Boot Scraper DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG X   X      
Gate Latch DOC PDF DWG PDF PDF NA X   X      
Hitch Pin DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG X   X      
Arc Welding Project  - Butt DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA X          
Arc Welding Project  - Cow Bell DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA X          
Arc Welding Project  - Lap DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA X          
Arc Welding Project  - MIG DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA X          
Arc Welding Project  - Pipe to Plate DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA X          
Arc Welding Project  - SMAW DOC PDF NA PDF JPG NA X          
Arc Welding Project  - Tee DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA X          
OXy-Acetylene Cutting DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG X          
Pencil Holder DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA X          
Welding Rod Holder DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA X          
Bird House DOC PDF NA NA 1 2 JPG   X        
Bookend DOC PDF DWG PDF 1 2 3 JPG   X        
Book Holder DOC PDF DWG PDF 1 2 JPG   X        
Boot Jack DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Bunny Kindle Box DOC PDF NA NA NA NA   X        
Clay Pot Hanger DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Cutting Board DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG   X        
Feed Scoop - Round DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X X      
Feed Scoop - Square DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X X      
Flower Pot DOC PDF DWG NA 1 2 JPG   X        
Herb Planter Box 1 - one of 4 variations DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Herb Planter Box 2 - one of 4 variations DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Herb Planter Box 3 - one of 4 variations DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Herb Planter Box 4 - one of 4 variations DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Knife Holder DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG   X        
Meat Hook DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG   X X      
Paper Towel Holder DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Push Stick DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Rafter DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG   X        
Sawhorse 1 DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG   X        
Sawhorse 2 DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Sheet Metal Tool Box DOC PDF DWG PDF 1  2 JPG   X X      
Small Wood Tool and Supply Tote DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG X
Spice Rack DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Step Stool 2 step, Chico DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Step Stool 2 step, Fresno DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Step Stool 2 Straight Leg, Gusset DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Step Stool 3 Straight Leg DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Step Stool 4 Slanted Leg DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Swedish Bookend DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Swedish Bookend Variation No 45o N/A N/A DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Tool Box 2 DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA   X        
Wine Bottle Stand DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Wood Tool Tote DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Wood Tool Tote 1X6 (no ripping) DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG   X        
Battery Terminal Puller DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
BBQ Spatula DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
Bolt Bin DOC PDF 1  2  3 1  2  3 JPG JPG     X      
Chaining Pin DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
Dinner Bell Triangle DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
Dustpan 1 DOC PDF DWG 1  2 1  2 JPG     X      
Dustpan 2 DOC PDF DWG 1  2  3 NA NA     X      
Fence Wire Bender DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
Hose Hanger DOC PDF DWG PDF 1 2 JPG     X      
Nail Bin DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
Note Pad Holder DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG     X      
Note Paper Tray DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG  JPG     X      
Plant Hanger DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA     X      
Saw Guide and Square DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
Sheet Metal Tray DOC PDF DWG 1  2 1 2 JPG     X      
Tool Chest Tray DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
Tool Sharpening Template DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG     X      
Electrical - CDE Board DOC PDF NA NA NA NA       X    
Electrical - NM Cable DOC PDF NA NA NA NA       X    
Electrical - NM Cable 2 DOC PDF NA NA NA NA       X    
Electrical - NM Cable Simple DOC PDF NA NA NA NA       X    
Electrical - Wiring Board DOC PDF NA NA NA NA       X    
Electrical Wiring Problems NA 1 2 3 NA NA NA NA       X    
Multi-Meter DOC PDF NA NA NA NA       X    
Ladder Ball (Game) DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG         X  
Lawn-Garden Sprinkler DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG NA         X  
PCV Cord Reel DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG         X  
PCV Cord Reel with Cut List DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG         X  
PEX Plumbing Project DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG         X  
Plumbing Project 2 DOC PDF NA NA NA JPG         X  
Sprinkler Stand DOC PDF NA NA JPG JPG         X  
Sprinkler Stand (PVC, H) DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG         X  
Water Wand DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG         X  
Stepping Stone 1 DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG           X
Stepping Stone 2 DOC PDF NA NA NA NA           X
Rope Work & Securing Loads DOC PDF NA NA NA NA            

 

  Lesson Plans Photo

Skills
Small SAE Projects Word PDF AutoCAD PDF JPG   Weld Wood Metal Elec Plumb Concrete
Receiver Hitch DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG   X   X      
Receiver Hitch Cover DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG   X   X      
Receiver Hitch Cargo Carrier DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG   X   X      
Lumber Rack DOC PDF   PDF JPG   X   X      
Sprinkler Guard DOC PDF         X          
Fishing Rod Holder DOC PDF         X          
Firepit - Geometric DOC PDF DWG PDF     X          
Firepit - Round DOC PDF DWG PDF     X          
Garden Planter DOC PDF           X        
Simple Garden Bench DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG     X        
Garden Bench DOC PDF           X        
Picnic Table DOC PDF           X        
Garden Bench Wood-Metal DOC PDF DWG PDF     X X X      
6 X 10 Storage Building DOC PDF DWG PDF       X        
Storage Building Resource Page               X        
Salt BoX DOC PDF DWG PDF       X        
Garden Trellis DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG     X        
Show Box DOC PDF DWG PDF       X        
Receiver Hitch Bed Extender DOC PDF DWG PDF     X   X      
Shipping Container Shelf Bracket DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG X   X      
Raised Bed DOC PDF DWG PDF   JPG   X        
Garden Tool Rack DOC           X   X      
Sheet Metal Tool Holder (plasma cut) DOC PDF DWG DWG
DXF(zip)		           X      
Wood Workbench (2'X4') DOC PDF           X        
Owl Box DOC PDF           X        
Owl Box 2 DOC PDF           X        
Owl Box 3 NA NA DWG 1  2 1  2 JPG   X        
Receiver Hitch Adjustable DOC PDF         X   X      
Sheep Stand DOC PDF         X   X      
Clay Pot Hanger DOC PDF       JPG   X        
Corn Hole Game DOC PDF DWG PDF JPG JPG            

Credits

Project ideas for this site came from various sources and are attributed where known.  Students in the Chico State AGED 421 class created the lessons for many of these projects and the final editing was done by Michael Spiess (CSU, Chico) and Dick Piersma (Hilmar High School).  

Miscellaneous Plans

These plans may just be a drawing but contain some great ideas.  Source is attributed when known.   Some of these plans are old projects.   Consider using the idea but replacing old fasteners as needed with modern fasteners (e.g. rivets with pop rivets, or wood screws with deck screws).  

Plan File Skills Notes
    Weld Wood Metal Concrete  
Steel sawhorse PDF X   X   Plan has wood top, but this can be omitted to support metal projects or machinery.
Wood sawhorses PDF   X     Several plans including one made from plywood.
Sheet metal brake PDF X   X   Bench top brake suitable for small projects.
Key caddy with white board PDF   X     Cool wood project.  Could be made with pine (less cost). 
Cutting Table PDF X   X   For oXy-fuel or plasma.  Disk blade stand.
Trailer Dolly Web X   X   Cool project for moving boats and small trailers.
Picnic Table JPG JPG JPG   X     Classic design. 
Oxy-Acetylene Tank Cart PDF X   X   Design can be adapted for any size bottles.
Hose Caddy DOC DWG X   X X A great project with steel and concrete.  (From Arbuckle.)
Short Sawhorse PDF   X     Short sawhorse made from 2X materials. (From Petaluma.)
CP Plan Books PDF X X X A set of three plan books published by CP and no longer available.  Many plans from sawhorses to trailers. 
Sm Livestock Panel JPG X   X   A small panel design from square tubing. (From Winters?)
             

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