Steam Engine Build
I just completed my steam engine project that I’ve been working on for the past few weeks. I machined 100% of parts myself from scratch. It operates by taking steam (or any sort of...
Category: Builds
Mechanical Combination Lock Design & Build
This is a fully functioning Combination Lock that I designed in CAD and machined for a grade 11 manufacturing project. It works by taking advantage of 3 interlocking pins and rings. After one complete...
Custom Gearbox Design & Build
Rather than purchase a prebuilt gearbox this year, the design team and I decided to create a custom one. There are many benefits to having a custom gearbox, such as the ability to set...
Undefeated VEX Robot Build – “Chip Man”
“Chip Man” is the first in a series of group engineering games designed for our robotics class. The objective is to design and build a robot out of VEX parts, which can effectively drive,...
Mechanical Lock and Key Design & Build
This is a Mechanical Lock and Key that I designed and machined for a grade 10 manufacturing project. It is fully functioning and incorporates a set of springs and pins for extra security.