hygienic dark retreat

Here is my quick bid for the direct costs of building the sphere.

• body and awning:
  • 1/4″ BCX plywood, 15 sheets @ 18.50 = 277.50
  • 130 machine screws, nuts, fender washers, = 5.00
  • linseed oil, 1 gal = 20.00
  • turpentine = 15.00
• stand
  • 2x4x8′, 8 boards @ 2.50 = 20.00
  • metal stakes, 5 @ 2.00 = 10.00
• floor
  • 1/2″ CDX plywood, 3 sheets @ 13 = 39.00
  • 2x4x10′, 8 boards @ 3 = 24.00
  • deck screws = 5.00
• door:
  • 1/2″ CDX plywood, 1 sheet @ 13 = 13.00
  • 2x4x8′, 1 board @2.50 = 2.50
  • deck screws = 2.00
• tools:
  • circular plywood blade = 10.00
  • bits = 15.00
  • misc tools & supplies = 20.00
• total: $478.00
• time to completion: 3 weeks
• other necessary components, cheap or free:
  • humanure composting toilet
  • convection ventilation system
  • food cooler
  • water dispenser
  • bed
  • inversion swing
  • chin-up bar

If you feel moved to contribute in any way to the purchase of materials, the fabrication, assembly, outfitting, and occupation of the sphere, please write me.