[Cob] Rototiller mixed cob verses cinder blocks

[Henry Raduazo]

Damon: I do that when I am mixing on concrete. I can do huge batches  
because there is no danger that I will pick up too much clay however,  
when I am mining and mixing on earth surface, I find I have better  
quality control when I stick to small batches.
Ed
On May 18, 2009, at 11:36 AM, Damon Howell wrote:

> Raduazo,
> 	I agree with the speed of laying block, it is most definitely
> faster. But at the same time you've got to think about cement block
> mostly being air and only 8 inches thick. You don't get the mass with
> them as you do with cob. If you're looking for speed, try mixing your
> cob all at once with a rototiller and keeping it covered with a tarp
> until you need it. A tiller gets the job done fast as does a bobcat.
>
> Damon in GA
>
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