Budget
The final project budget was $411.99 which was about $90 under the $500 budget. The following table shows an itemized list of all materials that were purchased throughout the semester. All items that were actually used in the final foal manikin total $336.11.
|
Item (Part #) |
Description |
Supplier |
Quantity |
Price |
|
Flex n’ Fix® Joints (#26614) |
Joints between horse legs |
Lowe’s |
11 |
$3.76/joint |
|
1.25”x 5’ PVC plain pipe (#23982) |
Lower legs |
Lowe’s |
3 |
$2.97/pipe |
|
1x6x1/2 wall tube insulation (#21377) |
Soft covering for legs |
Lowe’s |
2 |
$5.77/piece |
|
PVC connectors (#24615) |
Shoulder joints |
Lowe’s |
4 |
$2.75/connector |
|
Foam insulation (#15634) |
Expanding foam to provide definition |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$6.75/can |
|
PVC cement (#23464) |
To bond PVC piping |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$1.94/can |
|
1.88” x 55 yd All-Purpose Duct Tape (#110164) |
Reinforcement Agent |
Lowe’s |
2 |
$4.98/roll |
|
Black rural poly mailbox (#92642) |
To fill the body cavity, not for structural support |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$6.77 |
|
Riser PVC Pipe 6” x 2’ (#110875) |
To provide structural support for body (inside mailbox), connects all legs |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$12.84 |
|
Solid liner 12” x 10’ (#223760) |
Liner for skin |
Lowe’s |
3 |
$1.98/roll |
|
Sand bag 50 lbs. (#10392) |
To add weight to the body of the foal |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$3.35/bag |
|
Flex-Elbow® (#137534) |
Neck alternative, pliable plastic tube |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$1.99 |
|
Nylon Stockings (multiple sizes) (#025060112) |
Adherent mesh for the Dragon Skin |
Target |
5 |
$8.18 |
|
Dragon Skin – Trial Size (#82541) |
Water-Resistant Skin for the Foal |
Smooth-On |
1 |
$26.00 |
|
Dragon Skin – Gallon Size (#82561) |
Water-Resistant Skin for the Foal |
Smooth-On |
1 |
$158.70 |
|
Canister Set (#002031020) |
Mixing Dragon Skin Components |
Target |
1 |
$10.89 |
|
Thi-Vex (thickening agent) (#83940B) |
Provides strength and durability to the Dragon Skin |
Smooth-On |
1 |
$13.39 |
|
Ultra-high Molecular Weight Polyethylene (#6509A14) |
Material for CNC manufacturing of hooves |
McMaster |
1 |
$26.42 |
|
Poultry Netting Wire (#92307) |
Framework for head |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$3.97 |
|
1.5” PVC Elbow Joint (#23894) |
Body to neck connection |
Lowe’s |
4 |
$0.98/joint |
|
1.5” PVC Tee Joint (#402015) |
Body Interior |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$2.24/joint |
|
1.5” PVC Cross Joint (#22729) |
Body Interior |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$2.72/joint |
|
Black Spray Rubber Coating (#42849) |
Outer Skin |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$4.87 |
|
5/16” x 600’ Solid Braid Nylon (#66430) |
Head to Body Connection |
Lowe’s |
8 |
$0.29/piece |
|
3” x 1.5” PVC coupling 10 (#23319) |
Neck Structure |
Lowe’s |
6 |
$2.97/piece |
|
11 oz White Lacquer Spray (#132882) |
Head Covering |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$3.97 |
|
Flex-Elbow (#137534) |
Alternative Neck Design |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$1.99 |
|
1.5” Schedule 40 PVC Tee Joint (22908) |
Alternative for interior support for leg PVC connection |
Lowe’s |
1 |
$2.24 |
|
Total: |
$411.99 |
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