[Cob] Re: cob as cordwood mortar

[Quinn]

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> The cob mix I used (after shake testing) was 
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>I'm such a newbie that I did not know that lime putty would NOT stick to poly earthbags, and AE would stick to CD's. Thanks again. 
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> Pack           www.owlswamp.com

Would someone please explain what shake testing is?  I've never heard of it.  How is it done?  Also, I've seen AE and CD's mentioned before----  ????  What do these acronyms stand for, please?

thanks,
Quinn