CNC Isogrids
In October 2022 I got a small CNC router. To test it out and push it’s limits I decided to try out Winston Moy’s isogrid coasters. I designed the coasters in Solidworks – very similar to Winston’s but adapted to the stock I had. I then used Solidwork’s built in CAM tools to generate tool […]
Custom V12 Intake Bells
Add 1.5K RPM to your Jaguar V12 XJ-S! Sounds too good to be true, right? In less than 10 hours I redesigned, manufactured and installed new trumpet intakes for our 1990 Jaguar XJS which increased airflow and made a quantifiable difference to the usable rev range. Before, the mighty V12 eagerly revved to 5000 RPM, […]
Custom Watercooling Loop
I happened across an old broken air conditioning unit, took it apart and thought “huh… I could use this to cool my computer!” I’d always wanted to water cool my PC, but it’s an expensive business and I was broke. So I had the idea to buy the bare minimum and use the evaporator from […]
Backyard Blacksmithing
When I was 16 I built a makeshift blacksmith forge in my parents back garden. By some miracle I’m still alive. Here are the photos!