Tag Archives: aluminum
Because I CAN
Redesigned Murphy Bed
A typical Murphy bed design is incredibly large, requires you to drill holes in the wall and floor, and operates with a number of large springs. I redesigned the Murphy bed in a sleek, modern package. It is entirely self contained- no holes to drill. There is a bench available when it is in the upright position. The lift assist is performed by gas shocks, leaving the area under the bench free for storage.
It is currently on display at GRMakers and will be attending Grand Rapids Makerfaire.
To be machined away…
This is some fairly complicated aluminum welding. There is a machined channel through each piece, so the weld is between a part that is an eighth of an inch thick, and almost three quarters. The weld goes completely around the part, including a really tight inside corner followed by a curve. It must have fantastic penetration because the reinforcement is machined away and the hinge must be seamless.
Fins
This is an in-progress shot.
A man broke a part from his boat and asked us to fabricate a new one. The fin itself was carefully sculpted with a milling machine, some creative fixturing, and a whole lot of sanding.
Shelves
Aluminum shelf design that I call “Fishbone.”
Death Trap
My attempt at making a tricycle. When designing, or modifying, a trike, the two complex problems you have to solve are steering or gearing. I chose to tackle steering. It’s a lot of fun to ride, but you’re also very aware of your own mortality the whole time.
Rexicorn 