Graham Robertson Contract

Work Plan

A. Workshop

• a. First Week-

• • i. Learn how to use shop tools

***1.	Oxy torch
2.	CNC torch table
3.	Lathe
4.	Plasma cutter
5.	Drill Press
6.	Iron worker
7.	CNC mill
8.	Grinder
9.	Cold saw

ii. Help with whatever I am able. I assume I will have a more concrete plan as I get situated.

b. CEB

i.	Fabrication and production process
ii.	Assist at first, will help with odds and ends, and learn about shop tools in the process

c. Power cube

i.	Assist with fabrication and production 

d. Lifetrac production

B. Construction

a.	Microhouse
 i.	Help certain aspects of construction of Microhouse
  1.	Brick laying
  2.	Strawbale laying
  3.	Roof Insulation
  4. 	Help with stucco mixing and application

C. Wiki Documentation

a.	Become proficient in editing wiki pages and inputting pictures, videos, text, etc
b.	I can work on this somewhat before coming to FeF

D. Microtractor Design

a.	Collaborate with Lifetrac fabricators, designers, etc to refine current design, increasing 
     interchangeability between LT and MT parts, while retaining small size, maneuverability, 
      general ease of use and maintenance of MT

E. Prototyping

a.	Become familiar with Lifetrac ecology, research modularity and interchangeability with Microtrac
b.	Apply newly gained shop skills in fabricating first MT frame, quick connect wheels, loader arms, etc with  help of shop team

F. Field Testing

a.	Can farming team use this tool in growing operations? 
b.	Shop team feedback
i.	How can we decrease cost of materials while retaining sufficiency?
ii.	Document solutions on wiki

c. Farm team feedback

i.	Document problems and suggested improvements in maneuverability, traction, ergonomics on the MT wiki page
ii.	Implement solutions
iii.	Document progress on the wiki weekly