METAL FABRICATION

Custom design, welding, and fabrication built for longevity and utility. From a broadcast-grade equipment rack and modular shop furniture to problem-solving workspace upgrades, these projects focus on turning raw steel and thoughtful CAD concepts into rugged, professional-grade builds.

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The Transmitter Rack: A Lesson in Distortion Control

​Over a decade ago, I was tasked with fabricating a custom 19” metal equipment rack for a local high school radio station. Today, it’s still in active daily use. Here is a look at the design decisions and fabrication process that ensured everything stayed square, solid, and reliable over years of continuous service.

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Desktop Architecture: Custom Fabricating an Integrated Desk Shelf for Test Equipment

​By welding a custom steel frame, matching the finish with professional powder-coating, and integrating a modified desktop, I designed a seamless, factory-look desktop shelf that keeps my office test equipment organized and within arm's reach.

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Modular Heavy-Duty Steel Workbench: Custom Fabrication with a Replaceable Solid-Core Top​

Combining rugged durability with thoughtful modularity, I designed and fabricated a heavy-duty steel workbench featuring a removable 1.75-inch solid-core top, height-matching with existing shop furniture, heavy-duty casters, and finished with a custom powder coat to match my rolling tool chests.

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Guarding the Gait: Fabricating a Custom Garage Entry Shoe Rack

Tired of shoes falling victim to metal shavings, grinding dust, and opportunistic reptiles near the garage entrance, I finally brought a long-standing mental design to life. Here is how a quick CAD model and a targeted build process solved a persistent garage clutter problem.

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Rolling Out the Upgrade: Fabricating a Custom Multi-Tier Welder Cart

Tired of balancing my welder on a rickety plastic A/V cart and nearly tipping a gas cylinder over with a regulator hose, I finally built a dedicated shop cart. Here is a look at the design and fabrication process behind a heavy-duty, custom-tailored mobile station built to keep tools, welding gear, and gas secure.