Machining

I took a machine shop class to enhance my experimental physics skills and instantly fell in love with machining. I found the methodical, precise process satisfying. After finishing the introductory course, the head of the machine shop took me under his wing. He taught me new skills and walked me through his advanced projects. I began to spend every extra hour between classes in the machine shop working on projects. I would sometimes show up to my next class with my hands covered in machining oil and aluminum chips speckled on my clothes because I would use every extra minute working. I couldn’t get enough of it. There is something so special about creating a part from blanks with precision and care.

Air Engine

This air engine was my first big machining project. I gifted it to my father for Christmas that year. It carries a lot of sentimental value.

Lego Box

This is the first project that I designed myself. I began to learn Solidworks and how to use CNC machines in the shop. The box now seamlessly conceals a fleet of gum-wrapper paper airplanes.

Kaleidoscope

This project was quite an endeavor. It includes custom machined optical threads and 3-axis CNC parts.

Brass Napkin Rings

This was the first project I designed and made as a Mechanical engineering major at Thayer (Dartmouth College). The set made a wonderful house (re)warming gift.

Ornaments

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. When brass blanks give you beautiful chips, make Christmas ornaments.