Andrew Birkel

[Description]: Making decent modular shelves and side tables using cheap home depot boards, threaded rod, washers, and nuts.  [Processes Applied]: Wood Working Horizontal Bandsaw  Or hacksaw 3D printing Tap and Die Re-threading using a die Tapping 3D printed components [Summary]: The goal of this project was to create shelving that …

[Description]: Creating a experimental setup designed around a Chinese induction heater which allows for the insertion of alumina crucibles.  [Processes Applied]: Solidworks (CAD) Laser Cutting Soldering [Summary]: For an experiment I needed a setup that allowed me to slowly slide an aluminum crucible through the center of the coil of …

[Description]: Creating components for a group electric bike trip up the white mountains. 3D Go-Pro Cube that allows you to take 360 video with multiple go-pros. Bike Phone Holders for data logging.  [Processes Applied]: Solidworks Welding Waterjet-ing 3D Printing [Summary]: The Go-Pro cube was a simple design which takes a …

[Description]: One of our friends and MITERS members was heading off to the great big California Tech Region, so Dane and I decided to bake him a cake… with science.  [Processes Applied]: Baking Lights Insulation Eye Protection [Summary]: Initially we started out with (2x) 500 watt halogen work lamps and a …

[Description]: To create a better way to melt enough wax to create a wax seal with my custom bronze seal.  [Processes Applied]: Machining Electronics Re-purposing Wood Working [Summary]: The aim of this project is to create a method to melt enough wax to create a wax seal quickly and with …

[Description]: Manufacturing scintillation material into specific shapes for a diagnostic package run at The Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) Omega Facility. [Processes Applied]: Machining CNC [Summary]: This project was difficult due to the fragile nature of the plastic scintillation material I was working with. The issues for this material; (1) …

[Description]: A friend is moving into a new space where he setup a few machines, and every shop space needs a door bell. So I decided to refurbish a working xylophone door bell, with a bit of customization.  [Processes Applied]: Waterjet Laser Cutter [Summary]: This project took more patience than …