Lars Daniel Mansson

In this company, my main role is the construction of playgrounds, picnic tables and benches in non-for-profit venues such as orphanages and care facilities for children. Each build, includes teaching and supporting volunteers, as well as the children from the venue, who mostly have little or no woodworking and construction experience how to finalise projects. This includes giving specific instructions and supervising the use of power tools and materials.

As well as constructing, I have designed new models of tables and benches as well as the how-to manuals that are easily accessible for volunteers with no construction experience and often, who speak English as a second language.

Caring for materials, stocktaking and regular maintenance are also part of the process.

Interior fit-outs of motor yachts, installation of cabinetry, appliances, doors and floors.

Keeping a clean, organized workspace for safe operation during daily tasks.

Ensured boats met safety regulations by diligently following industry standards throughout the building process.

Produced small batch production runs of chairs, tables and cabinets as well as custom designs at a high-end.

Undertake complex projects while maintaining strict timeframes and high standards of quality.

Teaching apprentices the skills required for fine furniture making.

Assist customers in the gallery.

Full-time study of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) & Drafting Skills including:

• Solid Edge 3D parts modelling, including sheet metal design.
• Assembly and detail drafts including orthogonal and isometric views.
• AutoCAD 2D orthogonal views including aux and secondary aux views.
• Detailing of structural steel members, bolts and welds.
• Layout of floor plans using x-refs.
• Creating fully dimensioned and annotated detail drafts.
• Creating and using parts library.

Associate Degree in Furniture Making specialising in:

• Designed and created furniture in accordance with briefs.
• Volunteered as an Assistant Curator for exhibitions at the Academy Gallery.
• As part of a team, designed and made a large-scale wall feature for Questacon, Launceston.