Quantity   Component name
1 × large pile of dirt This gets processed into bricks as described in the build logs.
10 × bucket, plastic, 5 gallons The more the merrier. These are used when processing the dirt.
12 × threaded rod, long 1/4"-20 threaded rod, 14 inches long, low strength steel, cut from McMaster 98790A054
4 × threaded rod, short 1/4"-20 threaded rod, 6 inches long, low strength steel, cut from McMaster 98790A054
16 × hex nut, 1/4"-20 McMaster 90490A029
1 × resistance wire, Nichrome 80, 16AWG, 50ft TEMCo RW0385 or equivalent
2 × Perlite (sold as soil ammendment in garden stores) 2 cubic feet bag from Home Depot or equivalent. Avoid anything with added fertilizer, etc.
1 × brick mold made of 5/8 dowel, a bit of 2X4, some 1X2, a few screws or other scraps. see build logs
64 × full size bricks, 9 X 4.5 X 1.5 inches made from the large pile of dirt, as described in build logs
8 × half size bricks, 4.5 X 4.5 X 1.5 inches made from the large pile of dirt, as described in build logs
16 × washer, 1/4"-20 McMaster 92141A029
5 × Low-carbon steel bar, 1/8" thick, 1" wide, 3 feet long McMaster 8910K395