“I keep hearing about it but I don’t think it’s happening” It is happening! 
The plan with Dates. We should aim to get as much done as we can safely get done in a day. The dates below are more for checkpoints. We need as many volunteers as we can possibly get. Phase 2,3, and 4 especially (teardown, setup, testing and cleanup).
Friday, Feb 20th
Phase 0: Physical Preparations. This includes moving the Panel Saw and making space for the Felder Rl350 footprint as well as space for a forklift to safely maneuver. The panel saw will be unavailable for the duration of the operation. This will also include shifting the breaker panel and the big CNC dust collector, as well as electrical requirements for the new DC. We will need assistance with moving things, cleaning things, and electrical work. This may happen the same day or day prior to Phase 1, but must happen before phase 1.
Phase 1: Felder Setup. Felder Machine will be delivered through one of Sarah’s contacts. We will have a forklift on-site to help offload. This same day we’ll need to assemble the machine where the Panel Saw currently sits. Once the machine is assembled and shows working, we begin phase 2. We need someone trained to use a forklift on-site for this day (Art Zamorano). Time for delivery TBD.
Saturday, Feb 21st
Phase 2: Disassemble Current Setup. This will begin a full day event, starting at 0700. First task is to Uninstall the T-Flux, break it down, and stage it near the garage door. Art Zamorano will deliver this to Felder in Dallas. It is not clear if this can happen on a Saturday or will need to wait until Monday. At the same we’ll be disassembling all of the existing ductwork. Some pieces will be reused in the new setup. Masks are recommended as there is likely a lot of fine dust settled on pipes. We need folks comfortable with heights, folks to help keep pieces organized on the floor, and volunteers who are able and willing to help clean as we go. We will also need someone trained to use a forklift just in case it will help uninstalling any pipes. Once uninstallation is complete (or complete enough and accounted for), we can begin Phase 3.
Sunday, Feb 22nd
Phase 3: Assembly. This will involve assembling and installing new duct work for the pipes. Nearly all pipes, fittings, and connectors will be new from Centex Spiral Pipes. We need people comfortable with heights as well as people able to keep pieces organized on the floor. This setup will also include GRIT blast gates that will be installed lower in the branches, closer to the tools (for easier maintenance in the future). Al Watson will be on site to help ensure parts are organized to the pipe layout plan. Someone trained to use a forklift would be great in case it is helpful to lift pipes in the sky. Once pipes are in, we can begin phase 4.
At the same time this is going on, @morrism14 will be around to help ensure the CNC pipes are re-connected properly to the CNC dust collector with any new positioning the CNC requires.
Phase 4: Testing and Cleanup. As much fun as testing in production is, we should give the system a health check on all branches, blast gates, and ensure we have adequate spacing for dust bin removal. Unused pipes and materials need to be organized behind the loft or elsewhere. When room is available, we can setup the Panel Saw again. Once we have signed off here, we can reopen the shop and move to Phase 5.
Monday, Feb 23rd
Phase 5. Workshop reopening and cleanup. Close monitoring of the woodshop by me, Sarah, and other volunteers to report or remedy any issues that may show up.
Other Dates and Details
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The machine is set to arrive at Felder’s Facility on Jan 21st where they will begin their op-checks. It is supposed to take up-to a week, which gives our Feb 20th pickup date plenty of room.
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I will be coordinating with JJs to swap our dumpster from an 8yrd to a 4yrd with a (3) three 95 gallon trash carts (like residential trash carts). Anticipated swap will be Feb 16th-19th. We will still have Wast Management’s 8yrd dumpster until mid-march. This will help with overlap in case we need to make any adjustments to JJs. The other option is a 174 gallon cart, but that may be very difficult for one person to manage.
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Future updates. Build a transparent wall around where the dust shoot is to help contain any fine dust that may spread.