This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the iron badge in
Metal Working.
For this BB, you will convert a tractor or garden tractor to wood-based charcoal gasification !
Here is what one might look like:
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Minimum Requirements for this BB:
- Convert a tractor or garden tractor to wood-based charcoal gasification (joint project with Tool Care)
- Plus 5 points of Tool Care (Wood/Iron)
- Capable of 6 hrs run time (refueling allowed if engine can keep running)
To document your completion of the BB, provide the photos or video (<2 min) of the following:
- The supplies and tractor you're starting with
- Partway through the conversion
- The finished charcoal gasification powered tractor
- Demonstrate the tractor has 6 hours of run time