Curved Balcony Design: FEA Simulation Weight Safety Check
I wanted to safety test this thing to make sure you could park a subcompact car on it before someone’s grandchildren stand on it.
I Got 95/100 Google PageSpeed Insights Score!?
The Omniscient Google hath looked upon yon WordPress Install and deemed it Clean and Righteous in the Eyes of PageSpeed (Desktop).
FEA-Driven Design Changes on Little League Dugout Bat Rack
Rack for baseball bats and helmets, installed in a little league dugout. Slot & Tab sheet metal and square tubing weldment construction, with updates driven by FEA simulation.
Custom Decorative Mailbox Post Designs
After my mailbox post got backed into and cracked, I made some new concepts out of steel plate and square tubing, with house numbers.
The Evolution of a Sump / Lift Station Cover Design
Watch a product design become more appropriate for its intent through iterations (lift station / sump hole lid assembly with flanges).
DIY Home Wiring Diagram & Simulation
I make obvious home wiring diagrams so experienced electricians on DIY forums can clearly see what I plan to do and fix my mistakes before they’re made.
School Jaguar Mascot Sign Design; 3-Ply Steel, Double-Sided Lettering
Here’s some renderings of a sign design created to help with a school’s districts merger and subsequent name and mascot change.
Nest Thermostat Not Connecting to WiFi? Try Router’s Security Settings
Nest Learning Thermostat: Installed, Fired right up, Used my router to download software, Then promptly updated itself into incompatibility with the wifi network. (Plus: Some Installation Info)
4.25″ Round Decorative Drain Cover Designs
See custom designs for small, outdoor drain covers that fit a standard PVC fitting. Plus: The harrowing story of a design failure that burnt up in the plate laser.
Motorcycle Luggage Rack – Harley Davidson Theme
A bent sheet metal luggage rack to be strapped onto the back fender of a motorcycle, Harley Davidson themed.
Steel Guard Rail for Stair Opening
Designed a steel guard rail for a 2nd story stair opening. Used stock raw materials (no need for expensive custom materials orders for this budget project).
Whimsical Ornament Hanger Stand Design
Created a table-top stand to display a Christmas ornament; 1/8th” & 1/4″ plate, Powder-coated.
4-Wheeler Bumpers; Monster Energy Drink and Kawasaki
I made these bumpers for a friend’s daughter’s 4-wheeler. Laser-cut 1/8th” plate, sand blasted and powder coated.
Progressive House Mix from 2005
I recorded this mix live from my mixer onto a HiMD MiniDisc recorder in 2005.
Steel Harley Davidson Eagle & Emblem; Signage Designs
These designs would be laser-cut from 20ga sheet steel, & powder-coated (foreground pc: black, background pc: silver).