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*  Mount the pegboards to the wall behind the throwing wheels
*  Mount the pegboards to the wall behind the throwing wheels
* Build plywood tool stands for the wheels
* <s>Build plywood tool stands for the wheels</s>  help volunteered 2/1/25, check in if over a month later
* Teach Ursula how to use the laminator - I’m hoping to make a few binders for reference and safety signs around the area but I’ve never used a laminator before
* Teach Ursula how to use the laminator - I’m hoping to make a few binders for reference and safety signs around the area but I’ve never used a laminator before
* Help Alan mount metal shelves above the wedging/work table - get in touch with Alan about when and how you can best help
* Make some clay paddles (hardwood hand tools of various shapes- check in if you would like to try!
* Help Alan and Thomas install clay trap under sink - Check in with one or both about when and how you can best help
* Create a new, clean plywood worktop for the wedging table - check in with Ursula about the table, dimensions, details
* Create a new, clean plywood worktop for the wedging table - check in with Ursula about the table, dimensions, details
* Make 3-5 wareboards- check in with Ursula about the use case/dimensions
* Make 3-5 wareboards- check in with Ursula about the use case/dimensions
* Research compatible bat systems for our wheels - Check in with Ursula if you find a good option that we can readily replace over time as bats need replacing
* <s>Collaborate to make cnc assets which can cut mdf bats for the wheels on an as needed basis.</s>  Help offered, 2/8/25, check in if over a month later
* Make a kiln god - little figurine friends that sit on top of kilns with ceramic firings. we appease them so things don’t crack, craze, or otherwise fail in our firings (repeatable 😁)
* Make a kiln god - little figurine friends that sit on top of kilns with ceramic firings. We appease them so things don’t crack, craze, or otherwise fail in our firings (repeatable 😁)
 
==== COMPLETED PROJECTS 🎉 ====
* <s>Help Alan mount metal shelves above the wedging/work table</s>
* <s>Help Alan and Thomas install clay trap under sink</s>


== Group Contribution Opportunities ==
== Group Contribution Opportunities ==
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** Once we receive the materials, help organize, set up reclaim, store clay, finish existing infrastructure projects, and otherwise get ceramics fully functional and ready for auths.
** Once we receive the materials, help organize, set up reclaim, store clay, finish existing infrastructure projects, and otherwise get ceramics fully functional and ready for auths.


== Pre-Introduction Must Haves ==
== First Wave Roadmap ==


* [x] Select clay sources, order it.
* [x] Select clay sources, order it.