Builds

I built all of these things with the goals of becoming a more skilled maker and to create something for myself or those around me that did not yet exist in the world. These creations are typically shared on my Instagram page: @thans_makes

Here’s to another year of making, learning, and creating Happy New Year everyone! #2024 #make
When I was little, my Grandpa used to build all sorts of stuff in his basement workshop, including a bookshelf and rocking airplane for me. This Christmas, I wanted to build something for him, so I made this large cribbage board. Cribbage has always
Not sure if this counts as art, but I certainly think it looks pretty cool on my wall #diy #maker #justaninchident
I’m calling this the EveryMallet 🔨 Several months ago now I had the idea for a mallet with easily-swappable heads depending on the material you’re hammering, so you can prevent damage to the mallet itself or the things you use it on.
Happy Halloween!
Been a minute or two since I posted since I've been really busy, but here's a headphone holder I 3D printed. I included a spot for the audio jack to plug into so the cord doesn't get tangled and took that as an opportunity to try to include some des
Making some solid progress on my mallet for @makerschallengecentral #malletchallenge2 . Stay tuned for the final product 👀 . I think its safe to say some of the ways I'm going about it are a bit unconventional as far as mallet making goes (i.e. 3D-p
Really happy with how this Y-Wing inspired lightsaber hilt for my little brother turned out . . . #diy #3dprinting #maker #makersgonnamake #collegemaker #merrychristmas
A few days late, but here's to a good and happy 2023! . Finally got some small issues ironed out on my new-to-me CNC from V1 Engineering that I used for the base on this . . . #happynewyear #2023 #diy #cnc #3dprinting #makersgonnamake #makeeveryday
Introducing: The Hercules Sled . This device is the culmination of a 10-week-long capstone design project with the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. The gym teacher there tasked us with designing something to help his students work the
Been working hard on a big capstone project for one of my classes... full post coming soon 👀 . . . #engineering #engineeringstudent #capstone #capstoneproject #artofmaking
Always fun getting to try a new tool @inventables @pitt_makerspace . . . #cnc #xcarve #diy #maker #makerspace #collegemaker
Some spooky props for the pumpkin choir 🎃 . . . #diy #diyhalloween #halloween #prop #props #propmaker #maker #makersgonnamake #makermovement #makersofpittsburgh
I am Ironman... or at least some semblance of Tony Stark . Really happy with how the arc reactor turned out. Happy Halloween! . . . #diy #diycostume #makersgonnamake #diyeverything #tonystark #3dprinting #electricalengineer #ledlights #ironman #iamir
Halloween project in the works... #diy #diyhalloween #halloween #halloweencostume #maker #marvel #iamironman #surprisebutnotreallyasurprise #makersgonnamake
This stool was one of my first woodworking projects ever, only after pinewood derby cars. I made it in my 7th grade Tech Ed class and it's still holding up today, though the joints are a little looser now . . . #woodworking #firstproject #firstwoodwo
My family and I did this super cool hand molding kit and I think it turned out really good... looks especially neat with some of the beach glass we've found over the years surrounding it . . . #diy #homedecor #homemade #handcrafted #lendahand #family
For a class project, my team and I came up with what we're calling The Early Bird, a natural alarm clock. About 30 minutes before the user wants to wake up, the sound of birds chirping will begin, along with a progressive LED display that mimics a su