198: Block Stack Power Shack

Yesterday:
Moved 192 blocks, at 42.5 lbs each (19kg), that’s 8,160 pounds (3,648 kg) . . . or 4 tons.
Of concrete block. (288 total).

blockstackpowershack

Today:
Stacked 144 blocks for the last three rows.

foundationstackpowershack

Although it would have been rather humorous, I do not have any pictures of me trying to get back out of the center. My jeans were sticking to my thighs (sweaty), and I was having a hard time lifting my right leg over the wall with my jeans binding. (And I even left four blocks out of the way, so I was theoretically only vaulting five rows. (5 rows at 8″ each is 40″ wall, plus the foundation, plus uneven ground inside. My inseam is a nominal 29″ . . . I’m just glad the whole thing didn’t tumble down the outside with me).

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2 Responses to 198: Block Stack Power Shack

  1. Teresa says:

    I am impressed! First time I looked at these, and now I have a better idea of what you working on. Wow, maybe wear stretchy pants next time you have to hop in and out of this structure.

  2. Opa says:

    With the same 29″ inseam, I guess I’d be in the same predicament!
    Any progress since? If so, how about an update photo?

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