OSE Apprenticeship Wall Module Build Instructions

Build detail doc - [1]. Doc has link to the design in FreeCAD if you want to take a look in more detail. This document has build instructions - and Quality Control directions which instruct you to take pictures and submit them as part of the application.

1. Video the build from setup to finish in a time lapse set for 5 second interval, to document full time of build for collaborative learning about the Extreme Manufacturing process. Don't worry about going slow or messing up. In fact, we encourage you to mess up and learn, and document so we can all learn about the reality of learning. To do the time lapse, please take numerous clips, and ideally document the work scene as you are setting up. This is because a lot of time can go into this - and it is all the 'edge times' of events around the actual build that contribute to the overall build process. This information is useful to capture, so that we truly understand the ergonomics and economics of any build. This is particularly important when we are trying to redesign civilization for efficient operation.
2. If mulitple clips - combined them and upload to a video sharing site. Paste the link on your Log.
3. Take the quality control points - document with pictures. Aim for +/- 1/8" accuracy on cut lengths.
4. Share pictures using a link from a picture sharing site - past the link at your Log. Along with link, embed this video in your log.
5. Let Marcin know that you are done by email whenever you are done, and based on the duration of your video - calculate your builld time. Use the Time Lapse Calculator, For example - a clip with 5 second shooting interval would be 30 seconds long for a 1 hour duration. In your video, please leave a comment stating the time lapse interval and actual time shown in the video. Then also comment, based on your experience - how quickly would you be able to do this build once you master the build procedure? Also comment - if you were to set up production of this wall module - how would you set up a real workshop to do this? Such as, where would the materials be located, what work surface you would use - and what tools you would use? This helps us to evaluate apprentice skill acquisition and its rate - so this is valuable data regarding overall build cost.

This is the wall module that we will use to build a structure during the 'on-site interview' and swarm build with all the other applicants. OSE will reimburse you for your materials.

You can do it all with nails, hammer, and hand saw, but it will take longer than using screws and a screw gun, or using a nail gun, or a circular saw. You can purchase or borrow a drill or nail gun, but OSE will not reimburse you for that. You will be required to have a small core tool set of your own during the apprenticeship. These tools include those which we use most often: a Dewalt cordless drill and 6.5" cordless saw, and some other tools - so if you buy the specific Dewalt tools, they are admissible for use during the Apprenticeship. The idea is that everyone uses the same tools for simplicity (logistics and uniformity). As time goes on, we will develop and produce our own tools, in which case purchasing tools will not be necessary. The specific tools OSE uses are:

1. Cordless impact driver - [2]
2. Cordless saw - [3]

Quality Control Points

Once you bring the module on site, we will verify the following. The purpose is to determine the uniformity with which applicants can produce modules and if that depends on the build experience of the applicant:

1. Fastener schedule - 12" in the field (mid stud), 6" on the four edges
2. Total number of fasteners used
3. How much does the OSB stick out at maximum on each edge?
4. Actual dimensions of the wall module - based on your documented measurements. This evaluates the inaccuracy of dimensional lumber when sourced in different locations - or whether the module has expanded/contracted due to moisture or shipping. This helps us to adjust for any necessary quality control based on irregularities of lumber sourcing.
5. Actual dimensions of the OSB