Budget 

The budget for the project also remains a requirement. The budget is to be under $100 not including donations. Much of this project includes “free” resources as well as donated material. Out of pocket should always be under $100 which gives a little bit of wiggle room for any failures or bumps that occur during the manufacturing process. Any extra gives breathing room for any failed part during machining. Because machining wood is quite a delicate process and a normal CNC machine normally machines metal which requires oil or a lubricant for smooth cuts, there is a slight issue with the manufacturing process. Although not determined, material of choice for the pattern may actually be switched to ABS plastic which is popular in many foundries. With the possibility of material change, costs may or may not go up depending on the resource it comes from. During the manufacturing process, a donation from a local foundry is highly possible which replaces the cost for pattern material. However, if not donated, the project may go above the $100 budget. Due to a recent donation, the project’s cost has slightly gone down. Thanks to the CWU machining lab, the pattern for the adapter hub will be made from red board high density plastic. The components will still be made from wood except for the core box. Using wood for the gating system is a smart move because wood can easily have additions and subtractions of material. If more material is needed, more can be added because with the donations from CWU machine lab and AFS, the project costs are substantially.