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\r\n A brief video of a classmate pouring aluminum for our casts in Metallic Processes class. All of us made a cast, but only myself and a couple others actually had the chance to pour the aluminum.
\r\n\r\n I was part of a crew contracted to build an 1800 square foot deck. From the ground up we poured concrete, set up a frame, and started laying decking material. Later we added a 160 square foot roof in the center, as well as a hot tub pad.\r\n
\r\n\r\n A walkaround of the entire deck. We had already laid decking around most of the house, and were working on the large section at the back.\r\n
\r\n \r\n\r\n Placing the beams for the patio roof in the middle of the main portion of the deck. Each beam was approximately 120 lbs.\r\n
\r\n\r\n My primary job at Safeway is Customer Service. I also am tasked with ensuring a safe environment for Safeway customers and employees, among many other things.\r\n
\r\n\r\n Provided exceptional customer service to an average of 30+ customers a day. I greeted customers, listened to their needs, suggested solutions, invoiced work, and ensured satisfaction.\r\n
\r\n\r\n I aided in the development of 30 student’s 3D CAD (computer automated design) skills. I answered questions, developed future lesson plans, edited current lesson plans,\r\n repaired the classroom’s three 3D printers. For the Maker Bot Replicator, I diagnosed printer issues, identified replacement parts, and replaced broken/worn components\r\n
\r\n- Built and Tuned Anet A8 3D printer from kit
\r\n- Designed and Printed a filament case, filament tube, brackets for a dehydrator to work with my 3D printer for TPU material, brackets for the 3D printer
\r\n- Designed Custom Vice Jaws in Solidworks, 3D printed at home
\r\n- Dog Collar Tag, Purse Hanger for my wife
\r\n- Woodworking Compass
\r\n\r\n\r\nMy wife has been working from home since the covid-19 pandemic, and mentioned that it was difficult for her to get up\r\n from her chair to let our two dogs outside all the time without getting distracted from work. I came up with this sliding door handle. I measured the door with \r\n a caliper and drafted it up in SolidWorks, then 3D printed it at home.
\r\n \r\nThe print fits perfectly on our sliding back door, and it works better than expected. My wife can open the door from her office desk\r\n without getting too off-task from her work. It's fascinating how such a quick project can make such a huge difference in time-efficiency with the right design.
\r\nDesigned in SolidWorks to figure out shapes and jointery.
\r\n \r\nColor coded sketch to set up a cut list for the frames.
\r\nThese benches turned out fantastic. I planned the height so that they work as outfeed tables for my table saw, as well as supports for my miter station. I have been using these benches for 2+ years and absolutely love them.
\r\nThe finished desk in place. Loving how it turned out. I started with scrap pine and 2\"x4\" studs.
\r\n \r\nThis desk frame is the first time I've tried half lap joints. They are simple enough, look great, and are very sturdy.
\r\nOur mud room had no sense of organization for the longest time and it frustrated me. I saw a problem, and came up with a solution. This was the first project I have ever done with the goal of being \"pretty\" and not just functional, and it checks both boxes well.
\r\nA custom shift knob I designed in high school.
\r\n \r\nI cast this shift knob in aluminum at a later time.
\r\nI learned a lot making this sheet metal tool box from scratch.
\r\n \r\nA metal scribe I made in my Metallic Processes class.
\r\nMade this drill station for my dad for Christmas.
\r\n \r\nMy first woodworking project ever. A shadow box.
\r\nI didn't like having all my pens and pencils loose in my backpack and on my desk, so I designed and 3D printed this magnetic case for them.
\r\n \r\nI made this floating picture frame for my wife. Had to start over several times as the acrylic shatters easily when drilling.
\r\nThis dog bed turned out way too big, but I got a lot of great experience making it.
\r\nA dog breeder was in search of some small stairs she could train her puppies on. She and I discussed some design ideas, and this is what came of it. That's my big puppy Leonidas testing them out.
\r\nThis was another case of a quick solution to an annoying problem. I like my ratchet straps rolled up, and there wasn't a quick way to do it. Now there is.
\r\nA few highlights. I have many, many more designs.
\r\nA bedframe with concealed drawers and a slot for a dog bed.
\r\n \r\nMy design for a simple lift top coffee table. I did not design in the mechanism, but did add rods so the assembly can move in Solidworks.
\r\nA V8 engine sketched up for a class project.
\r\n \r\nDemonstrating some movement.
\r\nA \"Catio\" so our cats can sunbathe.
\r\n \r\nI planned on building this cat tree for our apartment, but then we bought a house, where I can just put shelves on the walls.
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