With winter coming on it’s hard to imagine what to record. We’ve got a few ideas, just have to put them together.

I was building our PBB2N today (full size, using PIP mics) and at about the 95% mark one of the leads came disconnected from the right microphone. Not sure if it was a bad solder or what, oddly enough it’s not my solder connection that failed. It’s the factory one.

I will attempt to solder it back on tomorrow and hopefully it works. These things are sensitive to high heat so this will be no easy feat.

[Photo Credit: Morgue File]

Posted from Winfield, Illinois, United States.

A new project is underway, stay “tuned”…

We’ve got to make some space upgrades to the site and are working with the host now.

This design by Joseph Sandy brings a lot of Wright’s work into it.

Beautiful design, flow and simplicity. I can’t wait to see the finished plan! This has really gotten me thinking!

At just under 350 sq. ft. this design is compact, yet still provides all of the necessary spaces. The kitchen is not small for a 350 sq. ft. house, and the table can easily be used for extra space when cooking. The half-booth dining table provides space for up to seven people. A queen size bed fits in the sleeping nook. There is a 25 sq. ft. closet for clothing and storage needs. The 5 ft. desk is a good place for studying and computer use. The living area has an L shaped couch that provides plenty of comfortable seating.

It was driving me nuts in some ways that we sold our teardrop to P&P so I was looking for something to do that wouldn’t take a lot of time, was easily built (and hence easy on my back) and unique.

While researching my dad’s side of the family a few weeks back I stumbled (once again) across the families original name on a site about Romnichels (gypsies). Hmm, serendipity?

The Gypsy Vardo is the project! Timothy Lemke (and crew) have put together a great book and plan set to build one.

More soon!

http://www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/abeng/plans/index.htm

Building and Facility Plans from the Extension Ag & Biosystems Engineering of North Dakota State University

Cool Stuff!