Projects

• Chainsaw Sawmill ~ 2020 & 2023

  During the peak of chaos, the pandemic in 2020, my family's property had a tragic turn of events. A large white pine tree, approximately 75 feet tall, broke in half mid way up left hanging precariously over a garden shed and our yard fence. The removal of this tree was a sight to see with the use of a 70 ton Liebherr crane boomed out 140 feet to remove the tree without damage to the surrounding property. more…

• Mechanically Switchable Magnet ~ 2021

  One common task in a machine shop is indicating parts or equipment to be aligned with the machine's working axis. While the indicator is the important tool, affixing the indicator in a rigid, yet accessible way can be a challenge. With that said, a saving grace is that most machines have readily available cast iron surfaces. more…

• Propane Gas Forge ~ 2019

  The need for this forge was to replace my existing charcoal forge. The charcoal forge worked very well, but struggled with setup time, clinkers, soot, and fire risk. This propane (LP Gas) design offers increased efficiency in burning the fuel, reaching a consistent operating temperature faster with less time and fuel consumption. more…

• Miscellaneous Projects

  A collection of smaller personal projects completed over the years. more…

• Charcoal Forge ~ 2012

  This forge was my introduction to metalworking. Armed with an outdoor life magazine and access to the internet, I gathered a plan to make a charcoal forge from mainly scrap materials. The local mechanic was kind enough to give me the brake rotor, and a matching hub. more…