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Rammed Earth Formwork

 
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Does anyone have any links to share or other kinds of information on instructions for making rammed earth formwork?  I want to start making small models and learn about the whole process that's involved in DIY vs buying concrete formwork or something else.
 
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Here is a manual on the subject
rammed earth manual
 
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Thanks!! There is a lot of good information in there, and I saw on their website they also have info on Solar Electricity among other subjects.  Very helpful!
 
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