Portfolio
Work that left the bench.
Every project below started as a brief, a sketch or a broken part — most dropped off here in Cumbria, a few sent by post. Each card shows the problem it solved, what it took to get there and the material used.
PETG, multicolour · FDM
Canary Perches
- Problem
- Plain wooden perches tied to the cage bars blocked the door and looked dull.
- Solution
- Cantilevered from the back, so nothing is in the way — personalised with the customer's initials.
PETG · FDM
Travel Cage Brackets
- Problem
- Moving a canary between its home cage and a travel cage is stressful.
- Solution
- A quick, repeatable mounting bracket, refined over six to eight versions — made in two versions for two customer groups.
TPU · FDM
Flexible Bonnet Catch Covers
- Problem
- Kit cars need sharp edges covered for UK IVA testing.
- Solution
- Flexible covers held by hidden hooks that stay on at speed and come off easily for maintenance.
PETG · FDM
Thumbturn Tool
- Problem
- A locksmith's remote thumbturn tool was awkward to use and kept breaking.
- Solution
- Strengthened and refined over several iterations until it held up in daily use.
Professional tool, for lawful locksmith use.