Tools and Machine Tools

Electrical/ Electronic Engineering

design of a random-noise signal source using a PC, LabView and specialty boards. This generator specifically creates noise between an upper and lower set-point. Harmonics are not limited.
Broad-band Class-A amplifier for use in the range of 1.0 MHz to 30 MHz. Uses vacuum-tube technology. Delivers 100W into 50 Ωload.
Development of a Barkhausen Detector to determine residual-stress in iron.

Design and construction of an digitally-controlled HV power supply delivering 25kV at 10mA.
Pump to inject nano-aliquots of liquid into fish-eqqs
Thermoelectric-cooler for lab-samples

Can sketch projects by hand, utilize draughting tools or CAD to plan construction or renovation projects
Skilled with with woodworking machine and hand tools. For example designed and built Acoustic Reproducers to act as "hi-fi speakers" requiring me to learn luthier techniques.
Built small structures such as sheds and out-buildings
Plumbing. Soldering of copper, drains, pumps, wastes, septic-systems, hot water, autometic controls.
Mason's work: Concrete pillars, brick walls, small foundations.

Manual machines and techniques using the lathe, vertical mill, grinder, drill-press. Hand-tools asscoiated with the well-equiped shop.
Welding (gas, inert-gas and spot), soldering and brazing of metals in the prototype-shop environment. Brazing steel panels on automobile restorations.
Sheet-metal techniques (bending, rolling and splicing) basic duct-work and bending of chassis for projects.