Eustis Conway's Homestead Challenges

Eustis Conway is determined to protect his homestead from developers by raising money through blacksmithing and selling vintage equipment. He collaborates with Raleigh to produce knives from recycled materials and sells a pony cart. Eustis also assists his neighbors, Ashley and Harrison, by teaching them survival skills, building a cob chimney, and setting up a water supply system. Throughout, Eustis emphasizes sustainable living and resource management.

What is the main challenge Eustis faces in making knives from railroad spikes?

• Finding enough railroad spikes

• Finding buyers for the knives

• Ensuring the metal has high carbon content

• Selling the knives at a high price

What technique is used to fuse the metal pieces together in knife making?

• Riveting

• Brazing

• Forge welding

• Soldering

Why does Eustis decide to sell his vintage farm equipment?

• To start a new business

• To help a friend in need

• To raise money for a land payment

• To make space for new equipment

What does Eustis need to repair on the pony cart before selling it?

• The paint

• The wheels

• The seat

• The shaft

What material does Eustis use to build the chimney for Ashley and Harrison's cabin?

• Concrete

• Bricks

• Cob

• Wood

What is the purpose of using cob in the chimney construction?

• To reduce construction costs

• To make it waterproof

• To insulate against heat

• To make it more durable

How does the ram pump help Ashley and Harrison?

• It helps them cook food

• It heats their cabin

• It supplies water to their cabin

• It provides electricity

What is the main benefit of the ram pump for the homesteaders?

• It reduces their electricity bill

• It improves their heating system

• It provides a constant water supply

• It helps them grow crops

What does Eustis teach Ashley and Harrison about the forest?

• How to plant new trees

• How to build a treehouse

• How to protect trees from pests

• How to identify valuable trees for harvesting

What does Eustis do to protect his hay supply after the storm?

• Sells it quickly

• Repairs the roof

• Covers it with a tarp

• Moves it to a new location