Background
The Full Belly Project is a nonprofit organization based in Wilmington,North Carolina. Founded by Jock Brandis in November of 2003, The Full Belly Project designs and distributes income-generating agricultural devices to improve life in developing countries. These devices are simple and inexpensive in their design, and are intended to be build on location for the people using them. In August of 2004, Brandis traveled to Haiti to work with Peace Corp. volunteers. Later, in August of 2007, Brandis and Executive Director Jeff Rose returned to Haiti. While in Haiti, Rose noted that waste plastic was widespread. He recognised that this waste plastic could serve as a resource for Haitians. Thusly, this project to form waste plastic into a usable resource was launched.
Abstract
Our objective was to create a process in which waste plastic can be reused to form molds for peanut shellers, which in turn can provide a way for Haitians to build an enterprise around these devices, ultimately improving their quality of life. Keywords:
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Tools
It is necessary to construct a rudimentary mechanical press and procure a large durable vessel for melting plastic. Simple woodworking tools are required for the construction of wooden blanks. A saw, hammer, chisel and rasp are the most basic requirements. More advanced tools such as a bandsaw, lathe and router, will each lend a new level of sophistication to the manufacture of blanks. Increased sophistication of the blanks will enable the manufacture of more complex parts.
Skills needed
Expertise in the fields of woodworking, metalworking, masonry or baking will all bring valuable experience needed to successfully implement this process. Repeated use of this process will
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Specifications
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Construction instructions
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Melting of plastic can be accomplished over an open fire.
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Plastic must be kneaded to force out all air pockets and irregularities.
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A simple mechanical press can be fabricated in a variety of different ways.
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Resulting material can be readily cut to desired dimensions.
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This material is durable enough to machine in a variety of ways.
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