CAD, CO2, FDM, SLA & other acronyms

Think it — Make it

I love waking up with an idea, jumping into Blender or Shapr3D, and firing up the FDM or SLA 3D printer—only to realize I’ve spent way too much on components for something that may or may not work! But hey, maybe plastic isn’t the answer. When speed is key, laser cutting and engraving crank out concepts in no time.

Animatronic talking pirate skull

Bambu Lab X-1 Carbon FDM 3D printer

50 watt CO2 laser

LoFi Loopuh tape looper with speed control, reverb, and feedback

"If you can dream it, you can do it."
—
Tom Fitzgerald

It’s an amazing time to be a maker—affordable tools and limitless information fuel my creative engine. 3D printing is a game-changer, turning the ideas bouncing around in my head into reality. Iteration is (relatively) fast and easy, and print quality is often good enough for the final part. Pair it with a laser cutter for quick, precise fabrication, and suddenly, making complex things feels almost effortless.

It starts here...

Before anything heads to the printer, it has to be designed. For precision work that demands decimal-level accuracy, I turn to Shapr3D—it’s perfect for mechanical parts, enclosures, and anything that needs to fit together just right. When I’m crafting more organic, freeform shapes, Blender is my go-to, offering the flexibility to sculpt, refine, and experiment.

At my core, I’m a hard-surface modeler. I love the challenge of designing functional, intricate, and visually striking objects—whether it’s a detailed enclosure, a futuristic prop, or a mechanical assembly. The process of bringing an idea from concept to a physical object is what keeps me hooked.

It's practically magic!

As a kid, I never could have imagined that I’d live to see 3D printing technology evolve into something as accurate, accessible, and affordable as today’s FDM and SLA printers. Back then, the idea of creating a fully functional object from a digital design seemed like pure science fiction. Now, with just a few clicks, I can bring complex ideas to life in my own workshop—something that would have been unthinkable not too long ago. The rapid progress in 3D printing has completely transformed how we design and create, turning what was once a futuristic dream into a powerful tool that’s accessible to anyone with a bit of curiosity and the right resources.