Graham Coffman's log
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June 17, 2014
- Attended first day of CEB Press 6 Design and Build Workshop. Supervised, documented and helped with assembly of Primary Arms Module. (See photos here.) Suggested several improvements for Primary Arms Module Assembly Instructions on CEB Press 6 Improvements Form.
- Set up tents at MREA camping site.
June 16, 2014
- Traveled with Marcin and fellow OSE interns to 3-day CEB Press 6 Design and Build Workshop at Mid-State Technical College in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Arrived at 3:00 AM and spent night at Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) office in Custer, WI.
June 15, 2014
- Re-completed CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
June 14, 2014
- Practiced welding.
- Taught fellow intern Gabriel how to weld.
- Inventoried materials in workshop for FeF meal bell.
June 13, 2014
- Updated CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
- Re-paneled exterior of FeF solar huts.
- Learned and practiced welding.
June 12, 2014
- Updated CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
- Helped to assemble and install parts for FeF pool.
June 11, 2014
- Updated CEB Press Hopper 6 Module Assembly Instructions.
- Continued building FeF gazebo. Stopped building FeF gazebo due to structural problems in roof of old hexa-yurt that was to be reused.
- Helped to assemble parts for FeF pool.
June 10, 2014
- Embedded CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions in CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Build Instructions.
- Weed-whacked grass in front of HabLab.
- Mixed and poured concrete into six 5-gallon buckets for base of FeF gazebo.
June 9, 2014
- Updated CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
- Disassembled and disemboweled old prototype of PowerCube.
- Assessed framework, modularity, and assembly of PowerCube 7 using scrap 4 x 4 metal tubing and FreeCAD.
June 8, 2014
- Began building HabLab cob oven.
June 6, 2014
- Completed CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
- Assisted in constructing frame for CNC Torch Table 2.
- Replaced washers and nuts on bearings of LifeTrac 6.
- Finished installing HabLab raised agricultural beds. Transplanted tomatoes and chives. Planted kale, carrots, lettuce, watermelon radishes, spinach, beets, and coriander.
June 5, 2014
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
- Cleaned and organized workshop.
- Made and applied cob to bases of HabLab raised agricultural beds. Filled beds with layers of wood, straw, greens, and soil.
June 4, 2014
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
- Assembled and began installing HabLab raised agricultural beds.
June 3, 2014
- Cleaned and organized workshop.
- Planted sweet corn in agricultural field.
- Cut and painted wooden frames for HabLab raised agricultural beds.
June 2, 2014
- Collaborated on 3 Month Plan for Summer 2014.
- Toured FeF.
- Disassembled old prototype of CEB Press.
- Participated in extension cord repair lesson.
- Installed drip irrigation system on agricultural field. Transplanted soybeans and tomatoes. Planted green beans, jalapeño peppers, soybeans, and tomatoes.
June 1, 2014
- Arrived at Factor e Farm (FeF).