Project list | Andrew Birkel

[07.31.19]A Simple Hacker Space Sign

: In my opinion a key component in setting the feel for a hacker space is the sign. I finally

[07.25.19] Blasting Away the Rust: Re-Seasoning Cast iron from Scratch

: Recently I came across some decent and rusty cast iron at a junk-yard and was able to pick it

[07.13.19] A Frame from Scratch – Custom Picture Frame Gift

: I wanted to create a personal gift for a friend, roughly from scratch, and I decided to create a

[7.06.19]We Don’t Need no Stinking Batteries: Wiring up a battery powered MITERS Saw

: When working on another project I came across an issue with the tooling at MITERS. Our only MITERS saw

[07.20.19]Inflate with MORE POWER: Upgrading hand-held tube inflate-or

: This project was centered around a junk-yard find, a battery powered Quick-fill device for inflating inflatables. The goal was

[05.2019]Look like a Pro, Be like a Pro: Custom Caliper Case

: Every professional has a high quality item related to their field of study or work. This item both holds

[3.24.19]Stop Dropping my Jackets: Upgraded Metal Coat Rack

: In this project my goal was to replicate a simple wooden coat rack into a more sturdy all metal

[01.05.19]Louis of the Creek: Custom Short-staff for Christmas present

: This projects objective is to create a short-staff based off of the staff of the main character from the

[03.09.18] Pushing Glass: A Custom Glass blowing tool set

: Creating a custom tool set for my friend who blows glass at MIT Glass Lab. The tools built are

[02.27.18]Heating the Wax: Wax Pot Version 2

: My first heat-cartridge wax pot died due to the solid metal wire getting pinched and sheered. This project is

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