03 / PERSONAL PROJECTS
A collection of personal and customer projects, from custom part design and 3D printing to metal fabrication, vehicle refurbishment, and mechanical maintenance.
3D PRINTED PART / 01
A 3D printed mounting solution for attaching a light bar to a four-wheeler's front rack.
Mount the light bar to the existing front rack. The photos show the printed mount, installed assembly, and the light in use.
The printed mounts connect the light bar to the existing rack, as shown in the installed-part photos.
PART DESIGN / 02
I designed a lighter valve cover for an antique John Deere Model G pulling tractor, using an existing cast-iron cover as the reference. The project reduced weight while adapting the original part into a new design.
The original cast-iron valve cover provided the reference for developing the replacement design.
Reduce the weight of the valve cover for an antique pulling tractor.
CUSTOMER PROJECT / 03
A custom holder designed to keep a gun secure during driving in a Ranger. Starting with a drawing supplied by the customer, we worked through successive design iterations until we arrived at a solution that worked well for their needs.
The customer provided an initial drawing to communicate the concept and requirements for the holder.
I developed the design in CAD and refined it through multiple revisions with customer feedback, working toward a fit and arrangement that suited their Ranger.
The final holder was installed in the Ranger. The gallery follows the process from the original drawing through the CAD revisions to the installed part.
04 / SENIOR METALS PROJECT
I designed and built this bed frame from the ground up as my senior high school metals project. It was my first experience taking a project from the initial idea all the way to completion.
I took responsibility for the design and the build, following the project through to a finished bed frame.
The gallery documents the headboard, side rail, and footboard drawings, followed by steel frame fabrication, wood infill, and final assembly.
This project gave me my first experience connecting design decisions with the hands-on work needed to complete a useful finished product.
05 / FABRICATION PROJECT
I built a welding cart using scrap steel, turning available material into a practical addition to the shop.
I used scrap steel to create a cart for my welding equipment.
The photos follow the initial hand sketch, frame fabrication, and the assembled cart.
06 / HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT
I refurbished this go-kart in high school, gaining hands-on experience working with an existing vehicle and bringing its components back together.
This project focused on refurbishing a go-kart rather than building one from scratch.
The photos show the stripped red chassis and the repainted, reassembled kart.
07 / DESIGN & FABRICATION
I designed and fabricated this can crusher for my grandpa to use, taking a practical idea through design and into a finished project.
The project started with a specific user in mind: a can crusher for my grandpa.
I developed the design and fabricated the crusher. The image and demonstration video document the project.
08 / VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
I have maintained and revamped several four-wheelers, building hands-on mechanical experience through working on different vehicles.
This collection brings together work on several four-wheelers, from shop maintenance to time back on the trail.
Working with existing vehicles gave me practical experience taking components apart, understanding how they fit together, and carrying out repairs and improvements.
09 / WINTER BREAK PROJECT
Over winter break, I replaced the clutch in my car. This hands-on project gave me experience working on a major drivetrain repair.
I used winter break to tackle replacing the clutch in my car.
The photos document the car in the workshop and the removed transmission during the replacement.
10 / COMMUNITY FABRICATION PROJECT
I built this bench for Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation for use on a golf course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The project was completed through a local community college where I was enrolled during my senior year of high school.
This build connected my community-college coursework with a practical project for a local golf course.
The gallery follows the initial drawings, steel component layout, frame assembly, and preparation of the wood slats.
The completed bench combines a fabricated steel frame with wood seating and a wood backrest.
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