For the last couple of months I have been rearranging my workshop, this time with a focus on leatherworking. I’ve spent a lot of time on creating the best possible lighting setup for the projects I do: I need spotlights on the table for the small details while doing leatherworking, but those must still be…
Christmas gift for the wife – Small phone bag
I wanted to make something special for my wife for Christmas. She had hinted multiple times that she could really use a tiny bag that only holds her phone, wallet, and keys, so I knew exactly what to make. The only problem was that I couldn’t decide how to make it… I have been reluctant…
Bandolier -style crossbody bag
After making my first leather project, the unnecessary case for my AirPods, I decided that it was time to go big! I’m not a big fan of carrying all my stuff in my pockets, so I often carry a crossbody fanny bag where I can keep my wallet, keys, phone, and so on. I thought…
The Ultimate Workshop Chair
I’ve been pulled in to the wonderful world of leatherworking, and to accommodate it in my workshop I’ve made some changes. The most important change is the introduction of a new chair! I’m usually not sitting down while working, but now it is much more important to be comfortable while sewing or tooling leather. I…
Silfer Works Racing Team – Introducing a new Soapbox Car!
My neighbour told me that there is a soapbox car race planned for the neighbourhood kids in three weeks. I of course loved the idea! Just one problem: We don’t have a soapbox car… It would be pretty tight with only three weeks to the race, but I was sure that I was able to…
Narrow John – A reborn classic from 1963
This is a project that started over 10 years ago, and now I finally had a perfect reason to finish it: my youngest child learned how to ride a bike and I needed a new bike for our adventures. I could have of course used my expensive mountain bike, but that wouldn’t have been fitting…
Triple Bunk Bed – Build
I made a design for a Triple Bunk Bed in January 2023. Since then my kids have been asking when the bed will be done as they really look forward to it. As the kids were growing out of their current smaller sized beds, I decided that it was time to get it over and…
“Mesla” – an electric trike with two seats – Part 1
I’ve been thinking about building an electric trike for some time already, but I never pulled the trigger on buying the motor and other components as I couldn’t find a reasonable battery pack which didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Also, as the trike is meant for the kids, it would need to be…
Sauna thermometer – Living room module
The dual level sauna thermometer worked like a dream, so now was the time to make the slave module for my living room. The design was pretty straightforward as I was able to re-use a lot of the code, and the enclosure just needed a slightly different design so it was able to stand on…
Dual level sauna thermometer with wireless connectivity
I have always wondered what the actual temperature difference is between the head and feet level of my sauna. I’ve also been considering to alter the ventilation to make this difference lower, but how would I know if I actually improve it? The answer is a dual level thermometer! It is of course not enough…