Saturday, March 21, 2015

Bring your Hammers

8 weeks from today I will be a college graduate. 5 months from now I start graduate school.  Do you see where I am going with this?  That is my window, just a little over three months to complete the MC&SLC.

I have some new ideas . . . . to which, if there is anyone out there, I can hear the chorus of "that will never work."  Ha! You could be right.  On the other hand, in combination, if 90% of the design is functional; than the redundancy and complexity is high-tech simplicity. 




So, bring your hammers and let's hope for sunshine!

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Climate Change II Part 2 - 1¢, 5¢, 10¢ - Tiny House

After conducting my research, the findings are in!


Climate Change II Part 1 - 1¢, 5¢, 10¢ - Tiny House

This is part Two of my constant attempt to finance my Micro Learning & Sustainable Housing Unit (Tiny House).  Sometimes even I doubt "Climate Change", especially when it is just comprised of pennies, nickles, and dimes.


Sunday, May 4, 2014


Jeez, what is that bright thing up in the sky?

Sorry about the color balance, it was just so bright I couldn't see.  Anyway . . .  let's assemble some junk!

1. PEX pipe 10': $4 
2. Submersible 1.2L/min 12V pump: $$3.50
3. 10' flexible hose: $7
4. Black spray paint: $3
5. Storm Window: Free
6. Fittings: $1.50
7. Solenoid: $3.27




Wait for it . . . . Strange that it needed to get above atmospheric temp before the results would climb to acceptable levels.  I like it.  A feasible model.

Monday, March 10, 2014

Climate "Change"

A little tongue in cheek, but not far from reality.  Much more to come on this topic . . .

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Frame Design

A very common trend in the tiny house community is to build upon  a stock trailer. Obviously this allows for great mobility.  Unfortunately these simple frames are not cheap.  An 8 foot by 20 foot trailer will cost about $3,000.  Although it is very important for my design to be mobile, my budget does not allow for this luxury.  After a little research into Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) laws, I believe I have come up with an alternative design. 

Although, I'm just being funny with this picture, I have consulted a number of tow truck drivers to learn the capacity of this style of flatbed.  


Basically, to conform with DOT laws as well as the dimensions of the flatbed, this simple frame will be 8 foot by 16'.  Two skids will be utilized, and as long as the entire structure is approximately the weight of a regular car (2,000 lbs.) the tilt of the bed and the power of the winch will be sufficient to easily load and unload.  The actual power of the winch is capable of pulling 5,000 lbs., but this is not necessarily "dead" weight. 


Suggest by the tow drivers, two heavy-duty eye hooks would be mounted to the skids for loading and unloading.


Naturally, I am very open to comments and suggestions.  Any ideas?