During the expo the Wine Knife was displayed, and the comments were generally positive, there were some sharp corners and potentially hazardous edges that will round out with use, as…
Tested some more handle patterns this weekend, finally got a good method for producing a random patterning in the handle material which will allow me to avoid cutting too deep…
Not much has improved since last week, I countersunk the mount holes for the main pivots and started test sanding the handle material, I was initially planning on a complex…
As far as design movements go I seem to be pulling heavily toward a modern aesthetic, due to the crisp clean lines and matching repeated geometric shapes, the materials may…
Busy week, machined three parts so far, four if you count the failed aluminum spring bent during milling. Surprisingly the parts which I though were tiny are good sized by a machinist point…
First off the Wine Knife is taking shape quite well, however with all design this project has a few constraints which I will detail below. Having spent a fair amount…
The final project I have chosen is to re-imagine a tool I use often, the server’s wine key. The classic server’s wine key (shown in the title image) has a…
Being an outdoorsman I like the simplistic style and ruggedness of outdoor gear and gadgets, especially when it comes to camp tools, climbing gear, off-road equipment etc. There is some feel…
Currently my aspirations for this semester are to gain a good bit of working experience in manufacturing, 3-d printing, laser cutter, and Arduino skills are all up for grabs at…
Having a strong background in mechanics I am extremely handy with many tools and materials and have worked with everything from fabric to wood, acrylic, and metals. Gas motors are…
Sketch based upon can wheel side and photo Here it is the #16 PBR racer, complete with rolling wheels, rear suspension, and movable steering. The motorcycle is designed as a…
1969 Norton Commando Cafe Racer Born in the UK during the 1960’s the Cafe Racer was the answer for British petrol heads, these stripped down and heavily modified bikes were…