Graham Coffman's log
June 30, 2014
- Left FeF.
June 27, 2014
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Primary Arms Module Assembly Instructions.
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Overall Machine Assembly Instructions.
- Applied second coat of white paint to interior of both FeF solar huts.
- Collaborated on Best Practices document.
June 26, 2014
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Primary Arms Module Assembly Instructions.
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Overall Machine Assembly Instructions.
- Installed trim and caulk to interior of left FeF solar hut. Applied first coat of white paint to interior of both FeF solar huts.
June 25, 2014
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Primary Arms Module Assembly Instructions.
- Installed new joists and OSB flooring in left FeF solar hut. Installed trim and caulk to interior of right FeF solar hut.
- Hoed and weeded FeF agricultural field.
June 24, 2014
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Primary Arms Module Assembly Instructions.
- Installed plywood to interior walls and ceiling of right FeF solar hut.
- Weeded HabLab raised agricultural beds.
June 23, 2014
- Debriefed CEB Press 6 Design and Build Workshop.
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Primary Arms Module Assembly Instructions.
- Hoed and weeded FeF agricultural field.
- Cleared out and cleaned interior of FeF solar huts. Installed new joists and OSB flooring in right FeF solar hut.
June 22, 2014
- Packed up tents at MREA camping site.
- Drove back to FeF.
June 21, 2014
- Made final adjustments on CEB Press 6 at Midwest Renewable Energy Fair. Continued to experiment with different soil compositions--found mix of 45% dry clay, 45% dry sand, and 10% dry cement to work best. Pressed eight sound bricks.
June 20, 2014
- Finished assembling CEB Press 6 at Midwest Renewable Energy Fair. Tested several soil compositions with different amounts of clay, sand, and cement, as well as different levels of moisture. Pressed one sound brick.
June 19, 2014
- Attended third day of CEB Press 6 Design and Build Workshop. Welded together and ground down compression chamber spacer of Frame Module. Helped to assemble other CEB Press 6 modules. Cleaned and organized MSTC workshop. Began assembling CEB Press 6. Assisted in transporting CEB Press 6 to Midwest Renewable Energy Fair.
June 18, 2014
- Attended second day of CEB Press 6 Design and Build Workshop. Practiced welding with 1/4" steel scraps. Finished assembling and documenting primary arms of Arms Module. (See photos here.) Suggested a few more improvements for primary arms of Arms Module Assembly Instructions on CEB Press 6 Improvements Form. Divided Arms Module into two different modules: CEB Press 6 Primary Arms Module Assembly Instructions and CEB Press 6 Secondary Arms Module Assembly Instructions. Worked on CEB Press 6 Primary Arms Module Assembly Instructions. Made some suggested improvements to CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
June 17, 2014
- Attended first day of CEB Press 6 Design and Build Workshop. Supervised, documented and helped with assembly of primary arms of Arms Module. (See photos here.) Suggested several improvements for primary arms of 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
June 14, 2014
- Practiced welding. Taught fellow intern Gabriel how to weld.
- Inventoried materials in workshop for FeF meal bell.
June 13, 2014
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
- Re-paneled exterior of FeF solar huts.
- Learned and practiced welding.
June 12, 2014
- Worked on CEB Press 6 Hopper Module Assembly Instructions.
- Helped to assemble and install parts for FeF pool.
June 11, 2014
- Worked on 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
- Worked on 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
- Worked on 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 FeF 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 FeF workshop.
- Planted sweet corn in FeF 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 FeF agricultural field. Transplanted soybeans and tomatoes. Planted green beans, jalapeño peppers, soybeans, and tomatoes.
June 1, 2014
- Arrived at Factor e Farm (FeF).