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