Recently a new car entered the garage, a 1984 Porsche 944 with a lot of loose ends to tidy up. Before even being able to assess the car it needed a few things to even make it road worthy, number one on that list was to seal the cabin from excess fumes. The 944 like […]
Category: Transportation
Odyssey Electric Aircraft
The Odyssey is a lightweight composites electric aircraft from the brain of Russ Emanis. The Odyssey is intended to highlight lightweight composites and home built aircraft by being a technological showcase built through the Advanced Composite Infusions program with EAA Airventure Oshkosh. Background: Russell Emanis is composites process consultant who started with surfboards in his […]
Alterna Concept 1 Prototype
The Alterna Concept 1 Prototype is the general testing rig for motor, battery, and drivetrain components which are being tested for use in the Alterna Concept 3. The Concept 1 was built for short term use and made to allow for testing either mid drive or hub drive motors. Besides validating motor and battery packaging the […]
Alterna Cycles
Alterna Concept 3 Modular Carbon Frame Removable Battery Enclosure Mid Drive or Hub Motor 1500w – 7000w | 1hp – 8hp Bicycle or Moto Seat Flexible Geometry Commuter or Race Bred in one Package The Alterna Concept 3 is an electric cycle which can be built as a 1500w 55lb commuter or a 75lb 7000w […]
Funny Fork – FF-01/02
The Funny Fork project started as the simple desire to understand the handling characteristics of suspensions systems which were non telescopic in nature. Having few modern interpretations of linkage suspension systems available to test and tinker, I set about creating one. My goal was a prototype which would allow for a variety of setup options […]
Funny Fork – Public Introduction
The Funny Fork project started as the simple desire to understand the handling characteristics of suspensions systems which were non telescopic in nature. Having few modern interpretations of linkage suspension systems available to test and tinker, I set about creating one. My goal was a prototype which would allow for a variety of setup options […]
GORE KART P1
So the Gore Kart begins. I want to list some goals before diving in further. 1. Suspension sag and spring rates that allow some control over weight transfer. 2. Front and rear suspension without a jackshaft. 3. Composite Leaf Springs 4. Lower investment bodywork The area I have available to ride is rough, and untamed. […]
A Simple Seatpost Extension
Measure twice cut once, in this case I believe we measured 5 times, and cut 6; in the end things came together nicely. The customer needed a fit tube to reinforce a seat post which was also removable. A aluminum tube and 3D printed urethane/nylon ID expanding collet were fitted to the end.
Carbon Bicycle Stem
This stem was designed, and manufactured as a case study for understanding the application of low volume, rapid cycle time, soft tooling in producing high end bicycle components. The ability to have non uniform wall thickness allows for the creation fine details and engineered shapes such as internal ribbing or integrated components. Styling, Mold Design, Machine […]
Carbon Bicycle Brake Rotor
In 2011 while validating composite materials for use in Surgical Instrumentation JGW was introduced to SIOC materials and the process to produce green and cured carbon ceramic matrix materials. Carbon Ceramic Matrix materials have great strength to weight properties as well as the ability to maintain this strength while producing a suitable braking surface for friction […]
Formula Vee
In 2010 I acquired a Formula Vee project car which immediately became a ground up rebuild. Ignoring the fact that i’m the wrong size for the class I built a cage and car around me. I ditched the Z bar rear end and fabricated a simple aluminum body while doing my best to keep things […]