A french cleat hook design, from rough wooden prototype to final 3D printed object.
My first attempt to make a simple hook for my french cleat wall system. Relatively easy to make out of some scrap I had laying around. A little too bulky, and still too time consuming to make, but about the right size. They were useful when going into Fusion 360 to design the next attempt.
When my friend Justin told me he wanted to build a sauna under the stairs of his house I was a bit skeptical. However, once we got started it really came together.
The micro sauna is fully insulated and utilizes aluminum vapor barrier to prevent moisture affecting other parts of the house. The Sauna is made from 100% cedar, which while aromatic and rot resistant, is incredibly soft, which made it a challenge to store and work with.
Fitting everything into this small under stairs space was tricky, but in the end the sauna is both comfortable and effective.
Many tasks are either too messy or unwieldy to do inside the shop, so I decided to build a big, sturdy outdoor bench from construction grade redwood. Redwood is a good choice for projects like this, as it’s available in lots of dimensions, is relatively inexpensive, and is slightly rot resistant and insect repellent.
This was a build based on this design: Curbly Garage Workbench
It was a lot of fun building this simple bench that can be dismantled easily for storage or travel. Since I rent my home/studio, this is an important part of any project for me.
